David
Nguyen brings local community stories to life as a producer
and videographer for Jane-Finch.com. In 2013, he was elected
as the Ward 8 representative on the City Youth Council of
Toronto.
David is passionate about promoting science
education and environmental sustainability. He graduated with
a Bachelor of Arts in the Biological Anthropology program at
the University of Toronto.
As a 6-year-old, he starred
in one of the top ten national winning entries for the 1999
Racism. Stop It! video competition. The commercial was
produced by Paul Nguyen and Chris Williams and aired across
Canada on Much Music.
David is a recipient of the 2011
Volunteer Service Youth Award from the Ontario Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration, 2012 Equity and Diversity Award
from the Toronto Youth Cabinet, 2013 Aroni Image Award and the
York West Centennial Citation Medal.
In 2015, David
was presented with the National Ethnic Press and Media Council
of Canada Award by Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell at
Queen's Park. In 2025, he received the 15 year Ontario
Volunteer Service Award. In 2026, he received the Canadian
Forces' Decoration.
David
receives the 2015 National Ethnic Press Award from
Lieutenant Governor
Elizabeth Dowdeswell
David
with Ontario Human Rights Commissioner Barbara Hall at the
Journalism and Business Seminar
David receives the 2012 Ontario Volunteer Service Youth Award
David
receives the 2012 Equity and Diversity Award
David covering the 2012 Jane's Walk
David covering the 2011
York-West Federal Election
