CNN opens nominations for 2025 Heroes program recognizing community changemakers

CNN is inviting nominations for its 2025 CNN Heroes program, which recognizes individuals making a positive impact in their communities. Nominations can be submitted at CNNHeroes.com, highlighting the nominee's unique achievements and their impact on others. Eligible nominees must be at least 18 years old, and their work should have occurred on or after December 8, 2024. Nominations must be for individuals only; groups and self-nominations are not accepted. Nominators should provide detailed contact information for the nominee and can include links to additional supportive materials. All nominations must be submitted online, and CNN will not respond to each submission individually.