The Wahl ‘Benevolent Beards’ Contest started in April 2022 with a quest to reward guys who are making the world a ‘bearder’ place to live. The goal was to discover bearded men who are doing good through charitable efforts.

Hundreds of men submitted a video of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a charity. What kind of charity? As long as it was a 501(c)(3) organization with a goal to impact the world positively, all charities were considered. Five men made the cut as finalists, and then America’s votes decided the winner and our next ‘Wahl Man of the Year.’

The Winner

Ryan Baudhuin from Green Bay, WI, won $20,000 for himself, and $5,000 for his charity.

Ryan is a combat veteran who uses is charity ‘High Point Adventures’ to organize dream hunting trips for veterans struggling with return to civilian life. He says the healing effects of the outdoors saved his life, and it’s now his duty to serve those who have sacrificed so much.

Congratulations to Ryan and thank you to all who participated. Check out Ryan's video entry below.

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