Malta has fully entered voting mode. The 2026 Lovin Malta Social Media Awards, powered by Malta Vision 2050, are officially underway and the response so far has been nothing short of huge, with over 65,000 votes already cast across all categories.And we’re still only getting started.From fan-favourite creators to rising newcomers, every category is already heating up as supporters rally behind their picks.Campaigns are picking up, group chats are debating, and timelines are filling up because everyone wants their favourite to take the win.And with this kind of momentum, expect some serious shake-ups.The full list of categoriesBest Sports Club – sponsored by SociosHamrun Spartans FC, Mġarr United Women, Avant-Garde, San Ġiljan ASC, Sliema ASC and Valletta FC.Best Musical Artist – sponsored by 6fiftytwoAidan, Denise, Jamie Cardona, Miguel Bonello Stewart, Miriana Conte and The Travellers.Best Up and Coming Content Creator – sponsored by FreeHourBriefcase Man, Sasha Vella, Denzel Vassallo, Josline Camilleri, Kira Diao and Scarlet Stafrace.Best SME – sponsored by Malta Enterprise6FiftyTwo, Invent 3D, Mamma’s Sugar, Rossica, Se-Luna and Stellari by Stella Cini.Best Photo of 2025 – sponsored by SingitaBeppe Camilleri, Daniel Cilia, Emma Tranter, Lorella Castillo, Rene Rossignaud and Visuals of Kyle.Best Overall Content Creator – sponsored by KeepMePostedDenise Gafa, Diego and Us, Henry Galea, Kurt Rumbajsa, Sarah Zerafa and Valentina Rossi.Best Pet – sponsored by PurinaBailey and Whiskey, Bruno, Coco, Zulu, Rocco and Tina.Best Podcast – sponsored by Invent3DBajd u Bejken, Champions Connect, Jon Mallia, Ricky Caruana, The She Word and Unboxed.Best AthleteAlex Satariano, Dillon Cassar, Francesca Curmi, Haley Bugeja, Jake Bonavia and Shona Zammit.Best Festa – sponsored by Lovin MaltaGħajnsielem – Madonna ta’ Loreto, Ħamrun – San Gejtanu, Qormi – San Ġorġ, Valletta – San Pawl, Żabbar – Madonna tal-Grazzja and Żurrieq – Santa Katarina.Best Eatery – sponsored by DealTodayBurgers.Ink, Elephant Shoe, Fuwamai, Hermanos, Panina and Salumeria Gardens.Best Power Couple – sponsored by MeetincBen and Xtina, Ira and Sean, Ryan and Josmar, Sarah and David, Valentina and Carlo, Yazmin and Panelli.Best Instagrammer – sponsored by BlackcatGrowing up Abroad, Naomi Scicluna, Naomi Ver Elst Micallef, Steph Rodgers, Tamara Webb and Valentina Rossi.Best Model – sponsored by BortexAmy Zahra, Charlotte Stivala Rose, Julia Ann Cluett, Giulia Bartoli, Matthew Bonello and Maxine Formosa Grupetta.Best NGO/Cause – sponsored by Malta Public TransportALS Malta+, Fabio Spiteri, Hospice Malta, KNŻ, Women for Women and Żibel.Best Host – sponsored by FinaAbel, JD, Martina and Rossi, Giselle, Jamie Cardona, Keith Demicoli, Mark Laurence Zammit and Ryan and Josmar. Voting officially closes Sunday 5th April.Cast your vote here: https://thelovinawards.com/•