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Inspiration

Most Inspiring Nominees of 2009

Who inspired you in 2009? Beliefnet shares their nominees for the Most Inspiring Person of 2009, from Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, hero of the Hudson, to Jill and Kevin, the YouTube wedding dance couple, to Michael J. Fox, the incurable optimist despite having Parkinson's.
And the Winner Is...

Zach Bonner

Beliefnet is proud to announce that Zach Bonner is the Most Inspiring Person of 2009.

He was nominated for living his conviction that no one is ever too young to change the world. He was selected for his compassionate, selfless service to homeless children. Not only has he made it his mission to call attention to their plight, he literally walks his talk--last year he made a 1200-mile "My House to the White House" walk to raise money to house homeless youth. Next year he will help with a project through Variety Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles.

Zach began at age 6 to show his penchant for humanitarian service, hauling his Radio Flyer through his hometown of Tampa, Florida, collecting bottled water for hurricane victims. But his greatest concern, even at that age, was the plight of homeless children.

At 12, he is the youngest winner in the 10-year history of this award.

Zach received the most votes and he won the hearts of Beliefnet readers and editors.

• See an interview with Zach about his work.

• Read Kimberly Winston's profiles of our other nominees.

Captain Sully Sullenberger
Danny Cottrell
Kaleb Eulls
Zach Bonner
Jill and Kevin Wedding Dance
Jorge Munoz
Air Force Maj. Tobin Griffeth and AF Capt. Katie Illingworth
Paul Levy
Michael J. Fox
Iranian Protesters
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