This summer, GQ asked you to nominate a man who strives every day for the betterment of society through charitable work, volunteerism, and community involvement. You answered the call with truly inspiring stories.

GQ selected the five best submissions as finalists and asked you help determine the potential winner, along with the GQ judges, through an online vote. The 2011 winner will be formally announced and honored at The Gentlemen’s Ball.

  • Eric Greitens

    CEO, The Mission Continues

    Eric Greitens is a humanitarian volunteer, documentary photographer, researcher, Navy SEAL, and founder and CEO of The Mission Continues.

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  • Tim King

    Founder & CEO, Urban Prep Academies

    Tim King has made a better world by dedicating his life to empowering boys from the inner-city to achieve success.

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  • Deogratias Niyizonkiza

    Founder & Vice President, Village Health Works

    Deo is proving every day that one person can change the world; by providing health, he is providing hope.

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  • Laren Poole

    Co-Founder & Filmmaker, Invisible Children

    Laren empowers youth to stand up against injustice by following his motto: "jump first, fear later."

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  • Jake Wood

    President, Team Rubicon

    A visionary who realized that skilled combat veterans could reach and save victims of worldwide disasters before other organizations mobilized.

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