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title: "Help shape the story — vote for Daily Maverick’s 2024 People of the Year"
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# Help shape the story — vote for Daily Maverick’s 2024 People of the Year

> Now, it’s time to participate again and help decide who deserves the spotlight. From the Person of the Year, honouring a standout individual who has had a profound impact, to the Community Champion of the Year, celebrating heroes making a difference in their communities, each category represents a unique aspect of our collective story.

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 December 2024, 17:52 SAST · Updated 3 December 2024, 17:52 SAST

## Key points
- It’s that time of the year again! For the fourth year in a row Daily Maverick is calling on readers to join forces with its newsroom in choosing the winners of the highly anticipated People of the Year.
- Daily Maverick invites readers to vote for the 2024 People of the Year, celebrating impactful individuals and groups.
- The initiative features 11 categories, from Person of the Year to Villain of the Year, reflecting diverse narratives of triumph and challenge.
- Voting is open until Sunday, 8 December 2024, with results to be revealed in a special DM168 edition on 21 December.
- Engage with the stories that shaped the year—available in print or through a digital subscription to DM168.

## Content

It’s that time of the year again! For the fourth year in a row, [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/) is calling on readers to join forces with its newsroom in choosing the winners of the highly anticipated People of the Year.

This annual feature highlights the individuals and groups who have left an indelible mark on 2024 – the good, bad and ugly, and showcasing both triumphs and challenges.

Curated by Daily Maverick’s journalists and editors, the list spans 11 categories, reflecting the diversity, resilience and character of the world we live in. Last year, almost 28,000 readers cast their votes in just one week, making this initiative a testament to the power of collaboration between the newsroom and news readers.

Now, it’s time to participate again and help decide who deserves the spotlight. From the Person of the Year, honouring a standout individual who has had a profound impact, to the Community Champion of the Year, celebrating heroes making a difference in their communities, each category represents a unique aspect of our collective story.

Other key categories include the South African Businessperson of the Year, recognising industry leaders driving innovation and progress, the Sportsperson of the Year, highlighting athletic excellence, and the controversial yet telling Villain of the Year, which examines figures whose actions sparked outrage or significant debate.

#### **How to vote**

Have your say by visiting the[Daily Maverick voting page](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-12-02-vote-for-daily-mavericks-people-of-the-year-2024/). Voting closes on Sunday, 8 December 2024, at 5pm.

Your votes will determine who takes home each title, celebrating the heroes, examining the villains and honoring those who brought light to a challenging year.

#### **The results are in your hands**

The winners will be revealed in a special edition of DM168, Daily Maverick’s award-winning weekly newspaper, which will be published on Saturday, 21 December 2024. Packed with in-depth profiles and thought-provoking insights, this issue will delve into the stories of those who shaped the year across these 11 categories.

#### **Don’t miss out on DM168**

Pick up your copy of DM168 at leading retailers or [via home-delivery subscription](https://shop.dailymaverick.co.za/product/dm168/). Prefer digital? [Subscribe to the e-edition](https://shop.dailymaverick.co.za/product/dm168-eedition-subscription/) and enjoy access to this special issue and the full archive of DM168’s compelling journalism. **DM**