2011 DO SOMETHING! AWARDS
NOMINEES
| The Do Something Award | Athlete | Charity Song |
| City | Comedian | Concert |
| Couple | Docu-Style | |
| Festival | Movie Star | Music Artist |
| Reality TV Show | Style | TV Show |
| TV Star |
DO SOMETHING Athlete
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David Beckham (Soccer)
Beckham has donated his money and time to causes including UNICEF's Unite for Children Unite Against Aids, Malaria No More, which aims to eradicate African Malaria deaths, and England for Sports Relief, which helps disadvantaged people around the world.
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Jeff Gordon (NASCAR)
The Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation supports children battling cancer and funds researches fighting for a cure. Most recently the foundation pledged $1.5 million to Riley Children's Hospital, which established the Jeff Gordan Children's Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.
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Bethany Hamilton (Surfing)
Bethany has donated proceeds from her autobiography and a series of faith based books and her own jewelry line, fragrances and cosmetics to a Christian relief organization that aids children living in poverty.
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Rafael Nadal (Tennis)
Nadal has played in charitable tournaments to raise money for Disaster Relief for Japan, Flood Victims in Australia, and Earthquake relief in Haiti, and has created a tennis academy to benefit the people of one of India's poorest regions.
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Ryan Sheckler (Skateboarding)
Sheckler organized a Skate For A Cause event to benefit Make-a-wish, and created the Sheckler Foundation that funds medical research that focuses on curing childhood disease, spinal chord injuries and enrichment programs for kids in underprivileged communities.
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