Dr. Kwane Stewart

Founder of Project Street Pet, Veterinarian & CNN's Hero of the Year 2023

CNN Hero of the Year makes surprise announcement

Dr. Vernard L. Hodges

Veterinarian & Host, Known for National Geographic's "Critter Fixers: Country Vets"

C. Annie Peters

President & CEO of Pet Partners; Therapy Animal Advocate

Collette Bunton

CEO of Whistle Labs

Sumit Singh

CEO of Chewy

Jonathan Balcombe

Author, scientist, and leading animal advocate

Ryan Cohen

Founder and Former CEO, Chewy

Dr. Jan Pol

Veterinarian; Star of Nat Geo Wild's "The Incredible Dr. Pol"

Leland Melvin

Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

Simon Lovell

English Comedy Magician, Card Shark Actor and Con Man

Danny Trejo

Actor, Author, Activist & Restaurateur; Recovery & Intervention Counselor for Troubled Youth

Neko Case

Neko Case is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers

Ashley Borden

Ashley Borden is a fitness and lifestyle consultant to some of Hollywood's most recognizable faces and world-class athletes.

Tamron Hall

Award-Winning Journalist; Former National News Anchor for NBC News; Host of the "Tamron Hall Show"

Watch Where They Hide

Sophia Bush

Actress, Humanitarian & Author

Lauren Shuler Donner

Producer; Best Known for the X-Men Series

Sarah McLachlan

Singer-Songwriter & Activist

Dyan deNapoli

Penguin Expert, TED Speaker & Award-Winning Author of "The Great Penguin Rescue"

Ashley Madekwe

Actress & Personal Style Blogger ; Best known for her role on ABC's "Revenge"

Jessie James Decker

Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Reality TV Star, Author & Designer