Have your say on the most inspiring Kiwi

Today is your last chance to vote for one of this country's most inspiring people.

The Herald New Zealander of the Year has been celebrating those who make an outstanding contribution to New Zealand and beyond for 25 years.

For the first time this year, together with our radio partner The Hits, we have introduced a People's Choice Award to allow us to recognise the truly inspiring stories in our communities.

The nominees include police officers who made a split second decision to put their own lives at risk to save others; a teenager dedicated to preventing teen suicide; a woman who fought for cancer medication for the good of the country; a Paralympic star; fledgling politician; family violence campaigner and more.

Each have made a huge impact on our country.

So far more than 3000 people have had their say in voting for the Hits People's Choice Award of the Year.

To read all the inspiring stories and vote on who you think deserves to be named winner go to nzherald.co.nz/peopleschoice.

Voting closes at midnight tonight, Saturday, December 10.

The winner will be announced together with our overall New Zealander of the Year on December 31.

The full list of nominees is: Senior Constable Ross Andrew and Constable Simon Ashton, Liam Malone, Chloe Swarbrick, Leisa Renwick, Nina Griffiths, Major and Jason Timms, Peter Beck, Mark Longley, Andrew Judd and Julian Dennison.