Rico needs our help to win, so let's VOTE VOTE VOTE!

We literally can't think of anybody who deserves this more and yes, we're totally biased.

Rico Phillips is a quartermaster for the Flint Fire Department, and he's also one of three finalists for an award from the National Hockey League.

Yes, hockey. In case you don't know Rico, here's how it all ties in.

Rico is the founder of the Flint Inner City Youth Hockey Program, which promotes hockey for ALL children, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances. And now, he's up to win the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award from the NHL...and has the support of Willie himself.

Phillips brought Willie O'Ree to Flint back in March, and he actually pulled his wife aside and told her to nominate him.

Rico NEEDS OUR VOTES! You can vote once per day until May 5th - click HERE to vote.

Rico is the NICEST GUY IN THE WORLD and deserves this more than anything. Let's help him get it!

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