Vote for Tim Woodward: Animal Rescue Corps Executive Director Nominated for CNN Hero of the Year 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Tim Woodward, Executive Director and co-founding member of Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), has been named a 2025 CNN Hero of the Year finalist! This prestigious honor recognizes everyday heroes whose selfless actions and inspiring work change the world.

Tim’s nomination highlights the lifesaving work of ARC, an organization dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned animals across North America. From large-scale rescues to emergency interventions, ARC gives animals a second chance at life, love, and safety—thanks to Tim’s leadership and the support of our passionate community.

Why Voting Matters

CNN Heroes allows the public to vote for the finalist whose story, impact, and accomplishments best exemplify a CNN Hero. Voting is now open and continues until Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.

Here’s why your vote is critical:

  1. Help ARC win $100,000 to support abused and neglected animals. This prize will directly fund rescues, medical care, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
  2. Votes must be submitted with a verifiable email.
  3. Limit of 10 votes per day, with an opportunity to earn extra votes daily by sharing via Facebook or X.
  4. Only votes within the limit will count toward the official tally.

Even if a finalist appears to be leading online, the official winner will be announced at the CNN Heroes Awards Ceremony — keep voting!

See ARC in Action

Watch the inspiring CNN Heroes video to see Tim Woodward and the ARC team in action, rescuing animals in crisis and transforming their lives: https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/05/us/tim-woodward-animal-rescue-corps-cnnheroes

How You Can Make a Difference

  1. Vote for Tim Woodward today: cnn.com/world/heroes/vote
  2. Share with friends, family, and colleagues—every vote helps expand our reach.
  3. Spread the word on social media using hashtags #CNNHeroes #VoteForTim #AnimalRescueCorps.

Your vote doesn’t just support Tim—it helps thousands of animals who have suffered neglect and cruelty get a second chance. This nomination is a recognition of our entire ARC family: volunteers, staff, supporters, and every person who believes compassion changes everything.

Let’s show the world what compassion looks like. Vote for Tim Woodward and help ARC win $100,000 to save more lives!