WHO MADE 2026?: Heroes, villains and moegoes: nominate your People of the Year 2026
Help us choose who makes the shortlists for Daily Maverick’s People of the Year. Nominate in as many of our 13 categories as you like before 20 November.
Daily Maverick invites readers to nominate individuals or groups for the People of the Year 2026, spanning 13 categories. Nominate in as many categories as desired before November 20. Last year, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was named Person of the Year and US President Donald Trump as Villain of the Year. Categories include Person of the Year, Villain of the Year, Movement of the Year, Earth Champion of the Year, Earth Dirtbag of the Year, Moegoe of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Sports Team of the Year, Artist of the Year, Community Champion of the Year, Online Voice of the Year, and Readers' Wildcard. Nomination closing date is November 20, with voting commencing on November 26.
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