AMY WRIGHT: 2017 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR
Amy Wright employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at her coffee shop, Bitty & Beau's, in Wilmington, NC
2017 ARCHIVE
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
Wright: "My children are not broken"
Watch Amy's big moment
Tribute Show highlights
A gallery of photos from the 2017 gala in New York CIty Also: On the red carpet
One year later: Dreaming is worth it
By Jeison Aristizábal, Special to CNN
What's ahead for the Top 10?
The sky's the limit for their nonprofit organizations, thanks to the Annenberg Foundation
2017's Top 10 Heroes
CNN Heroes: Top 10 revealed
These remarkable individuals were honored during the 11th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. FULL STORY
And the Top 10 are ...
"Congratulations! You're a Top 10 Hero!"
Other 2017 CNN Heroes
Young Wonders
Meet five young people making a difference
What they lack in age, they make up for in ambition, proving you're never too young to change the world.
Campbell Remess
Campbell, 13, spreads kindness and comfort to children battling illnesses. Through his Project 365, he creates and delivers custom-made teddy bears.
Haile Thomas
Haile, 16, is leading the next generation toward a healthier future. Her HAPPY Organization brings cooking lessons and nutrition education to kids.
Ryan Hickman
Ryan, 8, is on a mission to keep debris out of the ocean and save marine life through his thriving Ryan's Recycling Company.
Sidney Keys III
At 11 years old, Sidney encourages a love of reading by helping boys see themselves in books through his monthly book club, Books n Bros.
Christina Li
Christina, 19, is helping close the gender gap in the tech world. In 2015, she created Hello World, a computer science camp for middle school girls.
