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In 2006, we named the scientist and culture warrior Richard Dawkins our Person of the Year. In 2007, Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness shared the accolade as Person and Deputy Person of the Year. In 2008, the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, took the title. And last year it was awarded jointly to the Irish abuse survivors Marie Collins and Andrew Madden (pictured). Who should be the choice this year?

Which man, woman or child has most inspired us, challenged us, impressed, infuriated, or simply pre-occupied us in the past twelve months? The person, in short, who will be forever associated with this year. Who gets your nomination? Will it be a politician, a scientist, a religious leader, an entertainer, a military leader, or a campaigner. It could be a hero or a villain. It could even be an idea whose time has come, or an object that defines this year.

Submit your suggestions, and tell us your reasons for the suggestion. But remember, it's not a competition: I get to pick the Will & Testament Person of the Year (it's one of my few remaining pleasures), and I'll reveal his, her or its identity on the first edition of Sunday Sequence in the new year. On our 2 January programme, my panel of media-watchers will nominate their person of the year and debate our choice.