#for visionaries

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Brian D. 

Very excited to nominate Brian for the Men of Character award.  He's a visual artist (and new father to twin boys) working in the fine art world as well as the streets - whether his medium is cut paper or aerosol cans his work depicting both the everyday and the imaginary always strands out from everyone else. 

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Tyler R.

This man is recklessly determined to make an impact through art.  Tyler R. is an inspiration to us all…he has become a well known artist not by focusing on himself but rather putting all his energy into helping the world. Just about every other painting he creates, he donates the work or profit to non-profits and focuses on amplifying their voice in communities. He has helped girls in Liberia escape brothels, orphaned children in India, moms needing diapers in Los Angeles, homeless on skid row, poverty stricken families in Panama and the list goes on and on. By doing so, he has gained the attention of art collectors such as UN Ban Ki Moon, Bill Clinton, Prime Minister of Tibet, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Surlief, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, TOMS Tyler Ramsey Line, etc. He truly embodies energy and passion that is “more than himself” and only in doing so he has found success.

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Beau F.

When I get up in the morning, the chickens are clucking, the bees are buzzing, the birds are chirping.  My brother Beau in his pursuit of education learned the major lesson we all should learn, that biodiversity self sufficency, and organic farming are not only good for us but the earth itself.  He has transformed a yard into a small farm with bee hives, innoculated mushroom logs, and a huge diversity of plants, flowers, and vegetables most from seed.  Mind you this passion was like a seed itself planted many years ago and watered and tended too daily.  Now he plans on making a difference in disabled adults lives by working with them to maintain a farm.  He isn't there yet with his accomplishments, though he will be uprooting his life here, to find himself doing that or something just as meaningful.  He is a truly gifted man, when he produces his vision it's a living, working, necessary and beautiful scenary that he creates.  I am writting this as his older sister, I have a mental disabilty and was diagnosed at 21 with it, my brother witnessed every hardship and hurdle I was encountering and it helped shape his veiws of reality creating a strong man at a young age

My brother is still learning all the time what he wants out of life, he is realistic and caring when he creates goals and he has shown to be extremly interested in biodynamic farming for many years teaching himself mostly, how to care for the earth and others.  This exceptional man does wear ugg boots a comfortable, good looking, durable choice for a young passionate farmer.

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My husband, Nick is dedicated to making a difference in the world through opening peoples eyes about healthy eating and growing. He has recently gone into business with a friend of his, opening up a hydroponic shop, and LOVES to teach people all about it. He is an amazing, dedicated, loyal man who has managed to support his family and chase his dreams at the same time and while most would not call him successful, he absolutely is. He never puts himself before anything and definitely deserves to be recognized.

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I am nominating my friend Paul. I've known him since middle school and he's been through a lot. He's always been denied simple things, but he's always positive and never lets it get to him. He recently became a music producer and has serious talent, I would like to see him win so he can take care of his college business & get further as a producer. His website is soundcloud.com/noirtheenenra check him out please

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Judge Martin L.

I recently had the "honor" of meeting one of the most integrity filled persons I have ever met. From the time he was in 8th grade he knew he wanted to become a Judge. He managed to have a lot of fun in high school, it seems, but when it came to law school he buckled down to business. He was an attorney for some number of years before deciding to run for the office of Probate Judge. He has been in this position for 17 years. Everywhere we go people are calling out to him, shaking his hand, introducing him as a famous attorney or judge. He is so passionate about his work. He cares deeply about those he is charged with protecting. He has a loving relationship with his family who have done so much to support him. It is so hard to find people like Marty. I feel blessed to know him. 

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I nominate Connor F. Connor is not only extremely passionate about his exceptional work with YouTube, but he is dedicated to make not only his life the best it could be, but also all the people around him. He works hard every day to help the people around him have a better life. He is an overall good person. When you talk to Connor, he is very humble, and I think this would be a great honor for him if he one this. He puts his fans before himself, setting a president for all role models. Just looking at those boxes you provided, I see adjectives you could describe Connor with.