The Cox Conserves Heroes nominations are in, and Freeda Cathcart from Roanoke is a finalist.
With more than 250 nominations this year, Cathcart is among an impressive group of volunteers and organizations taking action to create a healthier planet.
As a top-three finalist, Cathcart will receive either $5,000, $15,000, or $30,000 for her nonprofit of choice - Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and its Educational Foundation - depending upon how many votes she receives.
You can help her bring home the top prize by visiting coxconservesheroes.com/vote and voting for Freeda Cathcart.
Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. on October 10 and one vote per email address is allowed.
All finalists are profiled on the Cox Conserves Heroes sitewith a video sharing their stories.
Here is the full list of finalists:
Groundbreaker Award (volunteers 18+)
- Freeda Cathcart (Roanoke, Va.)
- Julia Chambers (Ludington, Mich.)
- Shirley Nichols (Atlanta, Ga.)
Planet Protector Award (volunteers under 18)
- Madhvi Chittoor (Arvada, Colo.)
- Myroslava Fisun (Albany, Calif.)
- Ryan Hickman (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Jim Kennedy Award (nonprofit organization)
- Arizona Sustainability Alliance (Phoenix, Ariz.)
- We Are Neutral (Gainesville, Fla.)
- Youth Environmental Alliance (North Lauderdale, Fla.)
Winners will be announced during the final34 by 34 Act to Impact Roadshowstop in Atlanta on Oct. 18.