Malta didn’t just show up… it showed OFF.It’s only been four hours since Lovin Malta officially opened public voting for the 2026 Social Media Awards, powered by Malta Vision 2050 and the response has been nothing short of explosive.Over 20,000 votes have already been cast. Yes, you read that right. Twenty. Thousand. Votes. In. Four. Hours.From content creators and athletes to podcasts, pets and power couples, people across the island are already backing their favourites in what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive SMAs yet.And if this is how it’s starting… imagine how it’s going to end 👀The full list of categoriesThis edition of the SMAs will see a total of 16 categories up for nomination, listed hereunder.Best Athlete – sponsored by Fort FitnessBest Up-and-coming Content Creator – sponsored by FreeHourBest Power Couple – sponsored by MeetincBest Eatery – sponsored by DealTodayBest Festa – sponsored by Lovin MaltaBest Sports Club – sponsored by SociosBest Instagrammer – sponsored by BlackcatBest Model – sponsored by BortexBest Musical artist – sponsored by 6fiftytwoBest NGO – sponsored by Malta Public TransportBest Overall content creator – sponsored by KeepMePostedBest Host/Personality – sponsored by FinaBest Pet – sponsored by PurinaBest Photo of 2025 – sponsored by SingitaBest Podcast – sponsored by Invent3DBest SME – sponsored by Malta EnterpriseVoting is open until 5th April, which means there’s still time to make your voice count — but if the first few hours are anything to go by, this race is going to move FAST.What are you waiting for?👉 Cast your vote now:https://thelovinawards.com/•