In case you somehow missed it (honestly… how?), the finalists of the 2026 Lovin Malta Social Media Awards, powered by Malta Vision 2050, have officially dropped and voting is already in full swing.And Malta did not waste a single second. We’re talking 20,000+ votes in just FOUR HOURS. Yeah… this isn’t just hype anymore.This is officially shaping up to be the BIGGEST SMAs ever.From the moment voting opened, people across the island rushed to back their favourites, whether it’s creators, athletes, eateries, pets or full-on power couples.This year hits different.With 16 stacked categories, including brand new ones, the competition is already looking fierce… and if the first few hours are anything to go by, we’re in for some serious chaos.Best SME – sponsored by Malta Enterprise View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Podcast – sponsored by Invent3D View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Photo of 2025 – sponsored by Singita View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Pet – sponsored by Purina View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Host/Personality – sponsored by Fina View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Overall Content Creator – sponsored by KeepMePosted View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best NGO – sponsored by Malta Public Transport View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Musical Artist – sponsored by 6fiftytwo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Model – sponsored by Bortex View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Instagrammer – sponsored by Blackcat View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Sports Club – sponsored by Socios View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Festa – sponsored by Lovin Malta View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Eatery – sponsored by DealToday View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Power Couple – sponsored by Meetinc View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Athlete – sponsored by Fort Fitness View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Best Up-and-coming Content Creator – sponsored by FreeHour View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Head over to: https://thelovinawards.com/Pick your favourites. Back your people. Make it count. Because this is where it gets real.Voting officially closes Sunday 5th April, which means every single vote matters.Share this and vote now•