Time Magazine’s Person of the Year Winners Till 2024

“Time” magazine has a long tradition of selecting people of the year. This recognition event began in 1927 with the title of “Person of the Year”. The award honors an individual or movement that had a significant impact on the year’s events, for better or for worse. In 2024, “Time” magazine once again selected Donald Trump as Person of the Year. This is the second time he has won this honor.

recent winners

  • 2024: Donald Trump – Recognized for his historic political comeback and impact on American politics.
  • 2023: Taylor Swift – Awarded for her cultural impact and record-breaking Eras tour.
  • 2022: Volodymyr Zelenskyy – Recognized for his leadership during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
  • 2021: Elon Musk – Known for his significant impact on technology and space exploration.
  • 2020: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — jointly recognized for their roles in the 2020 presidential election and promoting empathy during a time of division.

Notable past winners

  • 2019: Greta Thunberg – For her activism on climate change and mobilizing youth protests around the world.
  • 2018: The Guardian – Recognized as a collective for its fight for press freedom.
  • 2017: Silence Breakers – Honoring those who speak out against sexual harassment.
  • 2016: Donald Trump – Wins the award for the first time since his election and is known for reshaping American political discourse.
  • 2015: Angela Merkel – for her leadership during Europe’s migration crisis and economic challenges

This is the result of a careful selection of the candidates based on their influence over the past year by Time’s editorial board. Other finalists for 2024 include Vice President Kamala Harris, Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, now a close adviser to Trump.

Trump makes historic comeback

“Time” magazine pointed out that Trump’s election was a “stunning political comeback.” The election not only returned him to power, but also made him the oldest president in U.S. history. In addition, Trump faced 34 fraud charges at the beginning of the year, becoming the first felon elected president.

During his re-election campaign, Trump spoke to Time magazine about his intentions to revise the U.S. immigration system and said he wanted to deport millions of people. Recalling his 2016 Person of the Year honor, he described it as a “huge honor,” not least because of his long-standing admiration for Time magazine.

Despite this endorsement, Trump has made it loud and clear that he disagrees with Time magazine’s choices over the years, including choosing Taylor Swift as its 2024 Person of the Year.

The Person of the Year Award continues to be an influential and influential milestone in society. Time magazine continued this sentiment with its selection of Donald Trump as its 2024 candidate, drawing on individuals who have shaped global events and discourse, including the admiration and debate of their own societies.