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Welcome to #BestOfLax. Help us celebrate the past year of lacrosse by voting in 15 polls spread over the course of December. All voting will be conducted on Twitter (@usalacrossemag), and fans will have 24 hours to let their voices be heard.

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Lacrosse is filled with larger-than-life personalities. Some are warm and welcoming. Others are a little louder.

And there isn’t anything wrong with that. Some of the best people in our sport are the ones who can command a room. They can rally people together in their own unique ways and create a welcoming team atmosphere. We honor those players and coaches here.

Here are the nominees for Best Personality.

BEST PERSONALITY

For the lacrosse luminaries who can command a room.

MIRA SHANE

They call her DJ MIRAcle. Shane, a Michigan graduate and Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse pro, has an infectious personality. It’s partly why Michelle Tumolo said she’s “probably been the brightest light here at the AU experience,” and “one of the most incredible people I’ve ever met.” You can learn more about Shane here in a feature written by Nelson Rice.

TREVOR BAPTISTE

Baptiste has become a fan favorite ever since his days dominating the dot at Denver. The man they call “Speed Boi” has a wide smile that can brighten a room. He's a consummate teammate, too.

SAM SWART

The bubbly Syracuse midfielder who has trained with the U.S. national team this summer was a rising star in the college ranks last spring. From her flashy footwear to her postgame chest bumps, Swart — who is also well-versed in TikTok — is quickly becoming a household name.

ANDY TOWERS

If you don’t know about Andy Towers, then we aren’t sure what to tell you. A picture is worth a thousand words, after all.