There are 20 categories up for your nominations, and here’s a breakdown of each one so you select the correct category:

1. Best NGO / Cause

Who are the change-makers making a difference in Malta? Is there a cause that genuinely helped others, or even you or your loved ones, over the past year? This is where you show ’em some love.

Sponsored by Amigos. 

2. Best Entrepreneur

Giving life to a successful business isn’t easy, and takes a special kind of mind and mindset. Which Maltese entrepreneur has stood out for their drive, vision and passion for their industry over the last year? This is where they get recognised for their hard work.

Sponsored Malta Enterprise 

3. Best Painter / Artist / Illustrator

Remember the last artwork that tugged on your heartstrings? Or that exhibition that kept you thinking for the rest of the evening after a deep discussion? Time to give them a major shout out.

Sponsored by VeeGeeBee

4. Best Green / Sustainable Initiative

What initiative is making Malta leaner and greener? Is there a project you know is making Malta a more sustainable place to live in, both for us as well as future generations? Support them by nominating them in this category.

Sponsored by Malta Public Transport 

5. Best Instagrammer

In a world increasingly defined by eye-catching visuals, there are some creators who just cannot be touched, with their work on a totally different level than everyone else’s. This category recognises those who just understand what works on the ‘Gram.

Sponsored by Boost Smoothies and Juices 

6. Best Overall Content Creator

Whatever the social media channel, think of one content creator that reigns supreme. Be it cross-platform posting, totally owning a particular space or being a brilliant all-rounder, who has been absolutely killing it online recently?

Sponsored by Burger King 

7. Best Fashion Statement

In 2023, fashion influences pretty much everything done online in one way or another – and it’s no different for Malta. Which fashion moment has influenced the local scene more than any other? 

Sponsored by Trusted Tutors 

8. Best Pet

We love our pets in Malta, so this category will be tough. Be they cute cats, adventurous dogs or any creature in between, expect this category to have the most “awwws”.

Sponsored by Tat-Targa Kennels 

9. Best TikToker

TikTok exploded over the last few years, giving new opportunities to Maltese content creators to get their name out there. Whose TikToks are the most iconic, plastering your feed in the best way possible? 

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10. Photo / Reel of the Year

If you can’t make a good reel or pic nowadays, are you even a content creator? With a near endless supply of original visuals uploaded every day, which one deserves to be called the actual best?

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11. Best Fitness

Staying healthy and taking care of yourself has never been more in – and some content creators have made it their mission to keep you in shape. This is for those fitness gurus who keep us on our feet – which one influenced you the most this year?

Sponsored by Fort Fitness 

12. Best Sportsperson / Best Athlete

Maltese athletes are making a bigger impact globally and locally than ever before, breaking records left, right and centre. Who is making Malta (and most importantly, you) proud in sport? 

Sponsored by Grenade 

13. Best Host

This one is for the hostess with the mostess. When watching your favourite online show or TV programme, or listening to a podcast or radio show, was there a host that absolutely understood the assignment? Give them their shout out today 

Sponsored by Dragonara Casino 

14. Best Online Media Community

What online community is your first stop for all things content, whether it’s a podcast, news, reels, shows or all of the above? Is there a group that totally gets your style, and provides you with exactly what you’re looking for online? Time to nominate them.

Brought to you by Lovin Malta 

15. Lifetime Achievement Award

This one is saved for that superstar all-rounder, who spent a life inspiring, in whatever way leaves an impact. With previous winners being icons like Eileen Montesin and Peppi Azzopardi, this award goes to that person that changed Malta – and the island just wouldn’t be the same without them.

Brought to you by Lovin Malta 

16. Best Social Media Moment

Amidst everything that happened over the last year, were there any quintessential memes or online moments that live rent-free in your head? A moment that happened that you still can’t get over? This is category you’re looking for 

Sponsored by Invent3D

17. Best Eatery

Which island spot has tantalised your taste buds the most this year? Was there a dish, reel or special dish that you are still drooling over? Or did a restaurant do something that you absolutely love? Give them their stars here.

Sponsored by DealToday

18. Best Musical Artists

This category goes for home-grown talent making songs that slap. With more Maltese musicians releasing quality music than ever before, expect this category to get heated quickly. 

Sponsored by StreetMedia

19. Best Chef

Give some love to the best chefs cooking up a storm. Be they resident chefs at a restaurant, riding solo or an up-and-coming culinary talent that needs to be on the map, you can nominate them here.

Sponsored by Mediterranean Culinary Academy 

20. Best Maltese export

Maltese talent is making an impact abroad in a big way – in sport, music, acting, business, make-up and so much more. Which overseas Maltese success story deserves to win this category? Nominate them here.

Sponsored by MPS

 

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