Person of the Year

Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been an important bridge between the church and the secular world, bringing the spiritual institution closer to people through acceptance and wisdom.

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi once again defended the dignity of the artistic personality and proved that his soul is not for sale.

John Kehoe

John Kehoe understands how the universe works and how humans can interact with it through their energy. His programs help people live more successful and mindful lives.

Mohammad Rasoulof

Mohammad Rasoulof fights against the oppression of the regime in Iran through art. He stands up for women’s rights when it is really necessary and when the risk to himself is real. 

Sandra Diaz

Sandra Diaz successfully draws public attention to ecology, and more specifically to plants. What is special about her work is that she focuses on the connection between nature and people and how harmony between them is the key to the survival of our planet.

Charm of the Year

Carlos Nasar

Carlos Nasar demonstrates exceptional athletic skills and is far ahead of his competitors. But beyond that, he keeps his word and chooses Bulgaria over the temptations of the rest of the world.

Lora Krumova

Lora Krumova continues to prove herself a worthy journalist who knows how to conduct bold and respectful interviews and does not hide her support for progress and human rights.

Natalia Vasileva

Natalia was the voice and spirit of “Games of Willpower. Her charming presence won over both viewers and other participants, reminding us that it is wonderful to be a little crazy.

Philip Bukov

Philip Bukov is one of the few celebrities in Bulgaria who has openly taken a stand on an important issue that affects all Bulgarians. He showed that fame should be used to convey the right messages to those who will listen to them.

Toni Dimitrova

Toni Dimitrova is a mother of the nation, uniting people with her warm and soulful songs. The grit in her voice and her pure, earthy presence make her one of the wonderful icons of Bulgarian music.

Enemy of the Year

Delyan Peevski

Delyan Peevski is a bad man who would obviously sell his own mother to get a little more power. He is trying in every way to destroy the state, both secretly and with blatant arrogance.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk is sinking deeper and deeper into his own mania for success. He works hard against both Europe and humanity, demonstrating that you do not have to be a politician to be obsessed with power.

JD Vance

J.D. Vance has successfully replaced Donald Trump in leading the most inhumane policies of the American government. From the outside, he appears to be a creature without a conscience, blindly following his predetermined ideology.

Michael O’Leary

Michael O’Leary is an unethical businessman who takes advantage of the vulnerability of the poorer part of the population. Ryanair treats all passengers with disregard and even allows itself to harass people in poor health.

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin is signaling that he does not want to end the war in Europe, even if all conditions are in his favor. He continues to threaten the old continent, deepening an artificially created enmity between brotherly nations.

Event of the Year

Bulgaria joins the euro area

Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area is a step forward towards Europe. Our attachment to the Bulgarian lev will remain, but the new currency will make us stronger and more united with other European countries at a time when this is necessary.

Bulgaria wins second place at the World Volleyball Championship

An unexpected victory sparked true happiness in the hearts of millions of Bulgarians. Our volleyball players proved that courage and dedication are the key to success, even when expectations are not on your side.

Protests in Bulgaria

Bulgarians have shown that their tolerance for arrogant and incompetent government has greatly diminished and they rebelled much earlier than in the past. Young people are aware of political processes and are not inclined to follow them with their heads bowed. The release of Blagomir Kotsev and the reactions that followed show that a united society can also bring about positive change.

Riots in Nepal

The people of Nepal showed that when you want freedom, it can be achieved even at a high price. They categorically rejected the old vices and gave their country a new beginning that will lead them to a better future.

Same-sex marriages in the European Union

The European Union has finally accepted that same-sex marriages contracted in member states are valid throughout the union, which is another step towards living peacefully and as normal people, without focusing on our differences.

Historical Figure of the Year

Blaga Dimitrova

Blaga Dimitrova has the soul of a true writer and can sculpt even the most subtle threads of human psychology with words. Her work values the individual at a time when the whole country revolves around the collective.

Princess Diana

Princess Diana is a symbol of courage and love for people. Her indomitable spirit made her a favorite of the public, and her desire to explore and love every corner of the world continues to inspire.

Giordano Bruno

Giordano Bruno told the truth about the human soul and the universe during one of the darkest periods in history. He understood both the scientific and spiritual nature of the universe, and people may think that he was probably right about both.

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn is a symbol of femininity in its entirety – beauty and charm, strength and individuality. She is one of the brightest stars in the history of cinema and shows that good things are achieved with courage and character.

Shams Tabrizi

Shams Tabrizi is the spiritual warrior. He carries a personality that will not settle for anything less than complete freedom and is ready to devote himself entirely to love.

Fictional Character of the Year

Glinda (Wicked)

Glinda exists in her perfect pink soap bubble, as only she can. But when friendship demanded that she leave it, she did not hesitate, risking everything for love and the right choice.

Elphaba (Wicked)

Elphaba is proof that even alone, a warrior is still a warrior. She never stopped standing up for herself, even when the whole world was against her. She defied gravity and all limitations, becoming a bearer of love and pure darkness.

Ross (Friends)

Ross overcomes his weaknesses in the name of his values and makes wonderful gestures of love towards the important people in his life. He does not deserve the negativity that mounts against him because he is a bearer of tolerance, loyalty, and devotion.

Samira (A Quiet Place: Day One)

Samira showed us that an ordinary person can become extraordinary. All it takes is choosing to follow your dreams against all odds. 

Hal (Malcolm in the Middle)

Hal is a genuinely good person whose greatest virtue is his devotion to his wife. His consciousness is not limited to normality, and he pursues his ideas with total obsession.