This means everything. I represent so much here. I represent the recovery community. The dog rescue community…This is going to be able to take us to the next level.

Stephen Knight, 2024 CNN Hero of the Year

December 8, 2024

Tonight at the 18^th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, Stephen Knight was named the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates, the global broadcast honored everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others.

Read the full press release here.