Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes . The top ten CNN Heroes of 2014 each receive $ 25,000 for their efforts to help change the world . They will also be honored at the annual awards show , which airs Sunday , December 31 . The Hero of the Year , chosen by CNN 's global audience , receives an additional $ 100,000 .
The top ten CNN Heroes of 2014 each receive $ 25,000 for their efforts to help change the world . They will also be honored at the annual awards show , which airs Sunday , December 31 . The Hero of the Year , chosen by CNN 's global audience , receives an additional $ 100,000 .