Los Angeles, California – Five INCREDIBLE young men and women were introduced as semi finalists for the $100,000 annual prize to help their charity or organization. But, while these youths are certainly impressive, it was less about recognizing a small group of people and more about building an incredible community of doers. Bands like One Republic and Wilson Phillips rocked the mic, Jane Lynch was hysterical, and celebrities like skater Tony Hawk and Will Farrell made their presences known during this incredible evening of inspiration and selflessness.
Demi Lovato performed her hit single, Skyscraper. Kim Kardashian and Nick Cannon presented. It was truly an amazing night of special people willing to make a change. Even the commercials were centered around charitable organizations!
While Sarah Cronk took home the $100,000 2011 Do Something Award, the other 4 contestants received $10,000 from DoSomething.org, and EVERYONE who participated in any way came out winners. We feel great just writing about it! Hey, maybe 2012 will include a Do Something Magazine award! *Wink Wink*
Below are the 2011 “Do Something Awards” Winners
Twitter Award– Sophia Bush
Comedian Award– Will Ferrell
Style Award– Tyra Bank
Charity Song Award– “Make A Wave” Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas
Concert Award– Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour to Benefit Tornado Victims
Athlete Award– David Beckham
TV Show Award– Glee
Couple Award– Jimmy Falon and Steven Colbert
Movie Star Award– Olivia Wilde
Facebook Award– Lady Gaga
Music Artist Award– Justin Bieber
2011 Do Something Award– Sarah Cronk from Bettendorf, Iowa of the Sparkle Effect
Below are all of the 2011 Do Something Award Finalists:
Do Something Movie Star:
Kristen Bell
Orlando Bloom
Kathy Griffin
Scarlett Johansson
Daniel Radcliffe
WINNER: Olivia Wilde
Do Something Comedian:
Russell Brand
WINNER: Will Ferrell
Josh Duhamel
Chelsea Handler
George Lopez
Chris Rock
Do Something Athlete:
WINNER: David Beckham
Jeff Gordon
Bethany Hamilton
Rafael Nadal
Ryan Sheckler
Do Something Music Artist:
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Nick Jonas
Lady Gaga
Adam Lambert
Linkin Park
AnnaLynne McCord
Do Something Style:
WINNER: Tyra Banks
Nigel Barker
Gisele Bundchen
Fergie
Christy Turlington
Do Something Charity Song:
“Born This Way” Lady Gaga
“God Bless America” Beyonce
WINNER: “Make A Wave” Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas
“Sing” My Chemical Romance
“Thank You” CeeLo Green
Do Something Twitter:
WINNER: Sophia Bush
Ashley Greene
Kim Kardashian
Ashton Kutcher
Eva Longoria
Do Something Concert:
CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live From the Gulf Coast Featuring Kenny Chesney & The Zac Brown Band
Kokua For Japan Benefit Concert Featuring Willie Nelson & Jack Johnson
Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert Featuring Keith Urban & Alan Jackson
Oklahoma Tornado Relief Concert Featuring Reba McEntire & Blake Shelton
WINNER: Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour to Benefit Tornado Victims
Final 5 “Do-er” finalists eligible for the $100,000 prize are:
Taryn Guerrero Davis from Buda, Texas of the American Widow Project
David Schwartz from Providence, Rhode Island of The Real Food Challenge
WINNER: Sarah Cronk from Bettendorf, Iowa of the Sparkle Effect
Adam Lowy from Neptune, New Jersey of Move for Hunger
Mark Kabban from San Diego, California of Youth Leaders Living Actively
Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best world-changers, ages 25 and under. The Do Something Award is the premiere national award for social action. Nominees and winners represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue.
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps youth rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to get two million young people involved by 2011. By utilizing the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: young people who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and take action. Plug in at www.DoSomething.org
