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MANILA, Philippines?Do you know an everyday hero?
CNN today renewed its call for entries to CNN Heroes, the network?s annual award that honors the everyday citizens from around the globe who are changing the world.
Until today, August 1, people can visit www.CNNHeroes.com to submit their nominations for the people they think are the heroes in their communities.
CNN is inviting nominations for individuals who have done inspiring work in any of the following categories:
? Championing Children ? commitment to the welfare of young people
? Community Crusader ? commitment to those creating solutions to a local problem or social issue
? Defending the Planet ? commitment to those whose innovative ideas are helping preserve and protect the environment
? Medical Marvel ? commitment to those dedicated to enhancing human health
? Protecting the Powerless ? commitment to those advancing the cause of human or equal rights
? Young Wonder ? under 25s who have achieved outstanding charitable work
Significant Asian Heroes honored in past years include 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida from the Philippines, who won the award with more than three million votes cast on www.CNNHeroes.com for him. Peñaflorida established the Dynamic Teen Company which gives Filipino youth an alternative to gang membership through education.
"CNN Heroes gave me a voice much louder than what I used to have and it has contributed much to our cause. The level of awareness to do good for others became so inspirational too as many organizations even in the government here and abroad wanted to adapt the pushcart system to cater to street children and those displaced by war," said Peñaflorida.
Another 2009 Top 10 CNN Hero was Budi Soehardi from Indonesia, founder of the Roslin Orphanage in West Timor, one of the poorest areas of the country, providing children with food, shelter, and education.
Do you know a Hero? Go to www.CNNHeroes.com now and make your nomination.
The CNN Heroes initiative began in 2007 to recognize ordinary people making extraordinary changes to the lives of others. Individuals are nominated on CNNHeroes.com by those who witnessed or experienced the good deeds and feel compelled to share these stories through CNN.
A Blue Ribbon Panel, consisting of cultural luminaries and humanitarians, selects the Top 10 CNN Heroes of the year. From these 10 viewers vote at CNN.com for the Hero who most inspires them. This year?s panel will be announced in September. Past panelists have included Retired General Colin Powell, Sir Elton John, Mariane Pearl, Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong, Shakira, Sir Richard Branson, Deepak Chopra, Jane Goodall, Earvin ?Magic? Johnson, Jeffrey Sachs, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Each of the ten honorees receives $25,000 for their projects, with the CNN Hero of the Year receiving an additional $100,000 financial support.
It is the CNN audience that picks the overall winner. After the Top Ten Heroes have been announced, viewers can vote online at CNNHeroes.com for the individual who they think deserves the prestigious accolade for 2010.
Last year, CNN Heroes received more than 9,000 submissions from viewers in m re than 100 countries.
The year-long campaign culminates in ?CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,? where celebrities honor the Top Ten CNN Heroes in a red carpet evening of acknowledgment. Last year?s Top Ten Heroes were honored by Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Dwayne Johnson, Eva Mendes, Randy Jackson, and Greg Kinnear.
The special event, hosted by CNN?s Anderson Cooper, is broadcast to CNN?s global audience.
