Who's the Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50? Vote Now!

You submitted your photos for PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 contest, and after sifting through dozens of photographs of Tofutti cuties, PETA's panel of judges has finally narrowed the list down to 20 finalists. It's now up to you to choose just one male and one female for the title.

In addition to winning the title of Sexiest Vegetarian over 50, each winner will also receive an Organic Shining Star gift basket from Vegan Divine to commemorate his or her win.

Cast your votes below!

Female Contestants  Name: Debbie Regal Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Age: 50 Debbie has been vegetarian for 14 years and says that her diet has improved her overall health. "I used to get bronchitis, flus, and colds every year. But I can honestly say that all of these illnesses have now become few and far between." Debbie became a massage therapist because of her interest in health and has a passion for photography.   Name: Linda Smith Location: Cary, Illinois Age: 52 Linda has been vegetarian for two years and says that she feels and looks better since starting a vegetarian diet. "[I] always felt it was important to take care of myself because 'you are what you eat!'" She loves travel, art, architecture, and good books. Linda shares her home with her adopted dog, Cleo, and her cats, Sophie and Nora.   Name: Kathryn Ryder Location: Rockledge, Florida Age: 53 Kathryn went vegetarian 10 years ago and now wakes up feeling youthful and happy with no aches and pains. "I feel more alive and 'connected' to the world around me. I feel greater respect for all living beings we share this planet with." Kathryn enjoys making vegan versions of "traditional" meat and dairy dishes and shares her home with a rescued puppy, Bodhi Dharma.   Name: Mimi Kirk Location: Ramona, California Age: 70 Mimi has been vegetarian since she was 30 and now follows a raw foods diet. Setting an example of good health and well-being, Mimi has convinced several family members and friends to go vegetarian over the years. When asked if she thinks it's sexy to be vegetarian, Mimi says, "Well, yes, it's sexy. To be 70 and still [wearing] a little jean miniskirt ... you bet I feel sexy. Sexy at 70."   Name: Helen Newman Location: Franklin, Tennessee Age: 60 Helen grew up in England and now lives in Tennessee. She has always loved animals and didn't think that it seemed right to eat them, so 21 years ago she went vegetarian. She started Genuine Fake (a faux-fur business) to raise money for animal organizations, to promote today's wonderful fabrics, and to show how unnecessary and barbaric the fur industry is.   Name: Colleen Ferro Location: Plantation, Florida Age: 55 Colleen has been vegetarian for 19 years, and her doctor tells her that she has the blood work of a 16-year-old. She works out several times a week and still wears a bikini to the beach! Colleen is a real estate broker who majored in theater in college. She still loves acting and appeared in the teen movies Spring Break and Where the Boys Are.   Name: Lea Harris Location: Haines, Alaska Age: 59 Lea has been vegetarian for 38 years. She loves to travel and invent vegan dishes, but she feels that her main calling is improving life for animals in any way she can. She helped open an animal shelter and also volunteers there. Lea shares her life with a cat and three dogs, who are all rescues.   Name: Nancy Mathias Location: Frisco, Texas Age: 50 Five years ago, Nancy adopted a strict vegetarian diet. "I am a nurse, and I know that red meat and chicken [are] not as 'good' for you as people think," she says. Since going vegetarian, Nancy feels light and healthy. "When I [make] vegetarian dishes, I feel like I am caring for the body that I have. I love experimenting with different vegetarian recipes."   Name: Debra Merskin Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 51 Debra, an associate professor of communication studies, has been vegetarian since she was 17—34 years! She is an avid dancer and runner who also practices yoga weekly. Thanks to her healthy lifestyle, Debra's cholesterol is low and she is in great health.   Name: Kim Hyder Location: Salem, Massachusetts Age: 50 Kim feels that it was her good fortune to discover the joys of a plant-based diet. Since going vegetarian four years ago, she has lost weight and gained energy. "For me, not ingesting all the chemicals from processed foods feels like I'm doing my body a huge favor," she says. Kim shares her home with three beautiful black cats: Romeo, Shea, and Neirda.     Male Contestants  Name: Dex Graham Location: Long Beach, California Age: 54 Dex gave vegetarianism a try 24 years ago to help with his allergies, and the results were so compelling that he stuck with it. When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, Dex leads by example: In addition to keeping a healthy diet, Dex is a fitness instructor and yoga teacher. Dex shares his life with two adopted pooches, Yogi and BuBu.   Name: Jim Suhy Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 58 A former professional musician and film editor, Jim has followed a vegetarian diet for 40 years. He and his wife are very active for animal rights and protest against circuses, zoos, and other organizations that use animals for entertainment. In his free time, Jim loves to surf, skateboard, and run.   Name: Anthony Antich Location: Key West, Florida Age: 53 Anthony, an opera singer who lives in Key West, sings the praises of a vegetarian diet: “I love my food and love knowing that my food choices are healthy for animals, the environment and me.” Anthony loves the ocean and swims and scuba dives in his free time. He has been a vegetarian for 20 years.   Name: Julian Winter Location: Framingham, Massachusetts Age: 51 As a teen, Julian was involved in a hunting accident that changed his life forever. After being accidentally shot by a hunter, he developed empathy for animals killed for food and has now been vegetarian for 33 years.   Name: Michael Blott Location: Poway, California Age: 53 Michael has been following a vegetarian diet for three years. He says he noticed that the "normal" aches and pains almost disappeared completely and that he feels healthy. In his free time, Michael spends time with his three adopted dogs, Peanut, Jelly, and Sugar.   Name: Marck Beggs Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Age: 51 Marck, a college professor and musician, went vegetarian 35 years ago after he went hunting with a friend and saw a rabbit killed. Marck now works vegetarianism into his classes and writes songs with animal rights lyrics. "I just feel better about my place in the world. I am far from perfect, but I enjoy minimalizing my personal contribution to violence in the world."   Name: Wil Durant Location: Yeadon, Pennsylvania Age: 59 Wil has been vegetarian since he was 20. An aspiring writer, he is currently working on a novel. His favorite thing about being vegetarian is that he does not eat other living beings. "[A]s a kid, I remember reading that Albert Schweitzer, out of his respect for all life, would not kill even flies. ... I am working to this level, and it's difficult."   Name: Steven Corelis Location: San Jose, California Age: 64 Steven, a former elementary school teacher for 37 years, now works as an educational therapist. He has been following a vegetarian diet for 33 years and says, "I feel that being a vegetarian for all these years has helped afford me excellent health. I had a cholesterol level of 107 at my last checkup."   Name: Kevin Boylan Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 51 As a result of following a healthy vegan diet for the past four years, Kevin's cholesterol has dropped from 210 to 120, his body fat has dropped from 20 to 10 percent, and his weight has dropped from 234 to 204, with an obvious improvement in his energy level. As a golfer and fitness enthusiast, Kevin says he has never been stronger.   Name: Phil DiPietro Location: New York, New York Age: 51 Phil, a writer, actor, and yoga teacher living in New York City, has been vegetarian since 1991. Since going vegetarian, Phil has more energy and no midday or after-meal drowsiness. He says, "I always feel physically great, and my mind is clear and happy knowing I'm taking care of my sacred temple of the body."

Voting has now ended. Winners will be announced on August 24.