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Dr. Kwane Stewart, who cares for the pets of those experiencing homelessness, is CNN’s Hero of the Year

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CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: CNN Hero of the Year Dr. Kwane Stewart speaks onstage during the 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at The American Museum of Natural History on December 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN)

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Video ‘AND THE 2023 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR IS…’ 3:50

Tribute Show moments

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CNN Heroes Legacy Award: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter 6:15

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Aloe Blacc performs ‘My Way’ 3:31

Young Wonders

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Alexa Swinton introduces Young Wonder Steven Hoffen 2:59

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Josie Totah introduces Young Wonder Emily Bhatnagar 3:17

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Learn more and get involved with Simone Biles, Jeff Gordon, Kristi Yamaguchi, Alex Morgan, and Tony Hawk

What it’s like to learn you’re a Top 10 CNN Hero 1:55

Honoring the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2023

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Danielle Brooks introduces Yasmine Arrington Brooks 5:18

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Iman Vellani introduces Osei Boateng 4:25

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Brooke Shields introduces Stacey Buckner 5:22

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau introduces Mike Goldberg 4:34

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Edie Falco introduces Tescha Hawley 4:44

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Jeffrey Wright introduces Alvin Irby 4:41

Joe Manganiello introduces Adam Pearce 4:35

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Rachel Zegler introduces Estefanía Rebellón 4:44

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Sterling K. Brown introduces Mama Shu 5:06

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Amanda Seyfried introduces Dr. Kwane Stewart 4:38

Top 10 CNN Heroes

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• Yasmine Arrington Brooks Yasmine Arrington Brooks

This CNN Hero’s nonprofit offers scholarships and support to make college more accessible to children of incarcerated parents

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• Osei Boateng Osei Boateng

He converted a van into a mobile medical clinic. Now, he’s bringing care to thousands in rural Ghana

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• Stacey Buckner Stacey Buckner

Serving those who served our country: Meet the North Carolina woman who found her purpose in helping homeless vets

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• Mike Goldberg Mike Goldberg

This CNN Hero is recruiting recreational divers to help rebuild reefs in Florida one coral at a time

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• Tescha Hawley Tescha Hawley

This CNN Hero’s battle with cancer inspired her lifesaving work helping families in her Native American community

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• Alvin Irby Alvin Irby

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Where barbershops are a community hub, he’s filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading

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• Adam Pearce Adam Pearce

A yoga retreat with a higher purpose: Helping people living with brain injuries

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• Estefanía Rebellón Estefanía Rebellón

For hundreds of migrant children living in shelters at the border, this CNN Hero’s mobile classrooms offer education and stability

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• Mama Shu Mama Shu

Turning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity

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• Dr. Kwane Stewart Dr. Kwane Stewart

This CNN Hero offers judgment-free veterinary care for the pets of those experiencing homelessness

Elevate Prize Foundation

CNN Heroes is collaborating with the Elevate Prize Foundation to support the 2023 Top 10 CNN Heroes

More 2023 CNN Heroes

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• Mike Ball Mike Ball

‘Bring their voices out’: This CNN Hero is using music to help kids process trauma

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• Kelli Ritschel Boehle Kelli Ritschel Boehle

The Wish Maker: She makes dreams come true for hundreds of young adults battling cancer

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• Brenda Lemus Brenda Lemus

This CNN Hero paid tribute to her late father by transforming a library into a center for feeding, teaching, and nurturing her community

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• Brandi Tuck Brandi Tuck

This could be the most beautiful homeless shelter you have ever seen, and it’s getting results

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• John Watson John Watson

More than just a workout: CNN Hero helps athletes with intellectual disabilities get fit and build connections

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More CNN Heroes Stories

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Passing the torch to the next Top 10 CNN Heroes 2:23

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Hundreds of young people with disabilities are learning at a new university founded by CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal

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Some 60,000 people return from prison each year. Her program is now a nationwide model for providing second chances

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Tragedy in Philadelphia does not stop this CNN Hero from providing for his community

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Do you know the next CNN Hero of the Year?

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‘It’s iron sharpening iron’: CNN Heroes join forces in Miami to take their work to the next level

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‘You’re not alone’: CNN Heroes share advice for Mental Health Awareness Month

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These Ukrainian veterinarians are risking their lives to care for dogs and cats in the war zone

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Don’t give up on milestones: A CNN Hero’s message for Autism Awareness Month

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This CNN Hero traveled 5,500 miles to deliver care to Turkey’s earthquake survivors

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'Hero of the Year' Updates

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2022: Nelly Cheboi

2021: Shirley Raines

2019: Freweini Mebrahtu

2018: Ricardo Pun-Chong

2017: Amy Wright

2016: Jeison Aristizábal

2013: Chad Pregracke

2012: Pushpa Basnet

2011: Robin Lim

2009: Efren Peñaflorida

2008: Liz McCartney

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