It’s time for nominations for Animal Planet's Hero of the Year! If you love pandas then please take a moment to recognize the hard work of Suzanne Braden, Director or Pandas International, by nominating her for Hero of the Year. We need your vote! As the winner, Suzanne will receive $10,000 to donate to her favorite animal welfare organization, which of course is Pandas International. Plus, a 30 second Public Service Announcement will be produced to highlight the work of Pandas International.

Animal Planet will choose the most compelling nomination for Hero of the Year and the person who wrote it will receive $1,000. Visit their website at http://animal.discovery.com/sweepstakes/hero/2009/ and tell them in 250 words why Suzanne is clearly the ONLY and BEST choice for Hero of the Year.