Leo, move over.  A new crop of celebrities is doing their part to save our planet and sites like Ecorazzi keep us well informed.  Here we highlight five celebs who stayed firmly in the Green limelight during 2009 as they spoke out, stepped up and drew attention.  We’ve got a teen, a true lady, a Boomer and two hunks.  Here’s who they are and what they did this year to save the places we love.

Mylie Cyrus.  Mylie, you set the tone for a whole generation when you swapped your mom’s car for the Prius from your dad  – and talked about doing good for the environment and living a Greener lifestyle.  We hope you still enjoy your car and your Hello Kitty floor mats, and continue to think Green.  Safe driving.

Ashley Judd.  Ashley, nobody else supports conservation with such beauty, grace and strength.  Thank you for your courage and your style.  You gave us a double dose of Green this year when you spoke against mountaintop removal with The Sierra Club and the aerial killing of wolves with Defenders of Wildlife.   You showed your love for America’s lands and America’s wildlife, and we love you.  Please say more, and often.

Ed Begley, Jr. Ed, this year you were everywhere – awards ceremonies, conferences, web sites, and events, events,  events.  But you did your best work on ‘Living With Ed’ – making your home the Greenest on the block, visiting celebrities, and driving Rachelle – and Bill Nye – crazy.  We’re glad you’ve got your day inthe sun; thanks for staying the course and showing us all how to be an Eco Activist.

Ed Norton.  Ed, what you did this year was amazing.  First, Earth Hour, then judging the Green Effect .   But the best was running in the 2009 New York City marathon with Maasai warriors no less and raising over $1 million for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.  Nice use of Twitter to raise even more money to protect East African grasslands.  We’re breathless and in awe, and can’t wait to see your next move.

Matt Damon. Matt, you remind us that saving the planet is also about saving people – especially children and families.  Your work with Water.org  for clean water around the world is significant, and builds on the support you’ve shown for OneXOne.  Thanks for lending your voice so firmly to clean water – and thanks also for your PSA for the US State Department about climate change and world hunger.  Keep it flowing.

Mylie, Ashley, Ed, Ed and Matt – thank you for all you’ve done this year and for all you’re going to do in years to come.  Next week we’ll reveal our picks for celebrity up and comers in our post on ‘5 Celebrities to Watch in 2010’.