CNN Heroes

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CNN Heroes
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Also known asCNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons15
Production
Executive producers
Running time120 minutes
Original release
Network CNN
ReleaseDecember 6, 2007 (2007-12-06) –
present

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute is a television special created by CNN to honor individuals who make extraordinary contributions to humanitarian aid and make a difference in their communities. The program was started in 2007. Since 2016, the program was hosted by Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa. Honorees are introduced during the fall of each year and the audience is encouraged to vote online for the CNN Hero of the Year. Ten recipients are honored and each receive US$10,000. The top recipient is chosen as the CNN Hero of the Year and receives an additional US$100,000 to continue their work. During the broadcast celebrating their achievements, the honorees are introduced by celebrities who actively support their charity work. [1] To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the 2016 edition had an additional segment where five previous Hero of the Year winners were chosen as candidates for the Superhero of the Year award, which was decided with an online poll. [2]

Contents

Heroes

2007

The 18 CNN Heroes finalists for 2007 were (in alphabetical order):

2008

The Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008 were (in alphabetical order):

2009

The Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2009 were (in alphabetical order):

2010

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010 (in alphabetical order):

Also all of the 33 Chilean Miners came on the show to be honored after the 2010 Copiapó mining accident before awards were given out to the list of heroes shown above. Kareem Taylor is the promotional voice for the commercial campaign leading up to the show.

2011

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2011 (in alphabetical order): [6]

2012

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 (in alphabetical order): [8]

The 3 Young Wonders of 2012 (in alphabetical order): [9]

2013

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 (in alphabetical order): [10]

2014

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2014 (in alphabetical order): [1]

The 3 Young Wonders of 2014 (in alphabetical order): [9]

2015

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2015: [12]

2016

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2016: [13]

2017

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2017: [16]

2018

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2018: [17]

2019

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 each received US$10,000. The 2019 CNN Hero of the Year received an additional US$100,000. The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019: [18]

The 4 Young Wonders of 2019 (in alphabetical order): [19]

2020

The 14th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute focused solely on inspirational heroes from the biggest stories of the year—the fight against coronavirus and the battle for racial equity and social justice. Frontline workers, advocates, scientists, Young Wonders and everyday people were saluted and 8 nonprofit organizations working to tackle these issues were highlighted. Each organization received $10,000 and viewers were encouraged to donate to these vetted, trusted organizations. [20]

In lieu of the traditional Top 10 and CNN Hero of the Year, the 2020 edition saw viewers selecting the year's Most Inspirational Moments. [21]

The nonprofit organizations highlighted included:

The 3 Young Wonders of 2020 (in alphabetical order):

2021

The 15th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute returned to the long-running shows' traditional format honoring the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021 with viewers voting online for the CNN Hero of the Year. Shirley Raines was selected as the 2021 CNN Hero of the Year.

Honorees included:

Young Wonders recognized included:

2022

The 16th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute premiered live on Sunday December 11, 2022. Nelly Cheboi was selected by viewers as the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year.

Honorees included:

Young Wonders recognized included:

2023

The 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute premiered live on Sunday December 10, 2023. Dr. Kwan Stewart was selected by viewers as the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year.

Winner: Kwane Stewart (veterinarian who treats the pets of the homeless for free, helping the pets and the humans who love them dearly) [22]

Awards

In 2022, the program was honored with the News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Live News Special for its 2021 15th Annual Show. The program's director Brett Kelly was also nominated for Outstanding Direction and the original full-length CNN Heroes segment on Shirley Raines of Beauty 2 The Streetz was nominated for Outstanding Soft Feature Story: Short Form.

In 2020, the program's director, Brett Kelly, received the inaugural Outstanding Direction News & Documentary Emmy Award for its 2019 13th Annual Show. In 2019, the program was nominated for the News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding News Special for its 2018 12th Annual show.

In 2017, the program received a News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design its 2016 10th Annual show. In 2012, the program received a Peabody Award for its 2011 campaign and show. CNN Heroes has also been nominated for additional News & Documentary Emmy Awards and is the winner of 3 Gracies and multiple National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Awards.

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