Newsmaker of the year

2008 contenders

Here are some of the people we're considering for the 2008 Newsmakers of the Year.

Female: Gloria Kovach, Karen Farbridge, Mary Swan, Brenda Chamberlain, Linda Hasenfratz, Anne-Marie Zajdlik

Male: Frank Valeriote, Mike Nagy, Drew Doughty, Joshua Lall, Hans Loewig

We hope to have many more names in the mix in the days to come, brought forward by staff and readers alike. Send suggestions to editor@guelphmercury.com or comment below.

Who's your Newsmaker of the Year?

Since 2005, Steven Truscott, Michael Chong, Linda Hasenfratz, Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, Gloria Kovach and the late Nicholas Lambden have received this distinction.

Who should it be this year?

Indicate your choice by commenting at this blog.

You can also e-mail us, fax us, or send us a letter.

E-mailed suggestions should be sent to editor@guelphmercury.com. Faxes can be sent to 519-767-1681. Our mailing/drop-off address is 8-14 Macdonell St., N1H 6P7.

Feel free to support your nomination with an argument supporting your choice.

Since 2005, Steven Truscott, Michael Chong, Linda Hasenfratz, Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, Gloria Kovach and the late Nicholas Lambden have received this distinction.

Who should it be this year?

Indicate your choice by commenting at this blog.

You can also e-mail us, fax us, or send us a letter.

E-mailed suggestions should be sent to editor@guelphmercury.com. Faxes can be sent to 519-767-1681. Our mailing/drop-off address is 8-14 Macdonell St., N1H 6P7.

Feel free to support your nomination with an argument supporting your choice.

Newsmakers 2007 — female

Gloria Kovach

Newsmakers 2007 — male

Nicholas Lambden