Voting for the 2026 Lovin Malta Social Media Awards, powered by Malta Vision 2050, officially wrapped up at midnight and this year’s response has been nothing short of extraordinary.A record-breaking 100,000 votes were submitted, marking one of the most engaging editions of the awards to date. Fans across Malta rallied behind their favourite creators, personalities and events, showing strong support across all categories.From Best Eatery and Best Podcast to Best Festa, competition has been fiercer than ever as anticipation builds ahead of the final results.The overwhelming participation highlights the growing importance of local digital content within the Maltese community. These awards continue to provide a platform for audiences to celebrate creativity, talent and the dedication behind their favourite online moments.A huge thank you goes out to everyone who campaigned, voted and supported this year’s 16 categories, your enthusiasm has made this edition one to remember.2026 Award CategoriesBest 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 EnterpriseAs votes are being counted, more details about the official event — including hosts and special surprises will be announced soon. Stay tuned.•