"For 2016, 'Time' Magazine's Person of the Year contenders have been named and their likelihood of winning examined"
Time-honoured tradition, dating back to 1927, the Person of the Year recognition is set to be awarded on Wednesday morning. The coveted title, which annually recognises the individual who has influenced the events of the year the most, for better or for worse, has seen a diverse array of nominees over the years, including groups of people, ideas, and even inanimate objects. This year, the shortlist includes 11 of the biggest newsmakers from both the U.S. and abroad. Among them are familiar faces such as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump, who are both nominated for the prestigious title. In the past, Modi has made headlines for his nomination for Time's 2016 Person of the Year. However, it is noteworthy that he won the online reader poll with an impressive 18% of the vote. Yet, it is the Time editors who make the final decision, and not the results of the poll. Donald Trump, on the other hand, has a history with this prestigious title. He was a nominee in 2016, a year in which he was elected as the President of the United States, and was eventually chosen as Time's Person of the Year. Interestingly, this was his second consecutive year on the shortlist. However, it is important to note that his 7% share of the votes in the online reader poll does not factor into the Time editors' decision. In 2015, Trump finished third in Time's Person of the Year poll behind Angela Merkel, who was ultimately chosen as the Person of the Year. Merkel, the German Chancellor, was also the 2015 Person of the Year, marking a significant achievement for her. Joining these nominees is Gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles, who has made waves in the sports world this year. However, it remains to be seen who will ultimately be crowned as Time's 2016 Person of the Year. The announcement will be made on Wednesday morning on the Today show and on Time's website, promising an exciting end to the year-long anticipation.
