Following a one-year hiatus — no one needed a reminder of how much 2020 sucked — we were stoked to put together our latest year-in-review edition.

Over 18 pages in the December edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine, we encapsulated the last 365 days in lacrosse with stories of the year, photos of the year and Best of Lax finalists in select categories. There is so much to celebrate, and we need your help to celebrate it all.

#BESTOFLAX

There's so much to celebrate from 2021 — the year lacrosse came back.

Our December edition drops with a twist. We want YOU to help us decide WHO wins our annual Best of Lax awards. More info coming tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/erzgGjzsbb

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) November 29, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1, you can vote on Twitter to determine winners in 15 #BestOfLax categories. We’ll reveal a new category and new poll every weekday through Tuesday, Dec. 21. You’ll have 24 hours to gather your friends and vote for your favorite player, team, personality and more. The nominees might even get in on the action, too.

Follow all month long at USALaxMagazine.com and on social media (@USALacrosseMag) as we bid farewell to 2021.

Check out the categories below, along with the date each poll will go live on Twitter. We’ll reveal the nominees on the day of each respective poll.

THE CATEGORIES

BEST TEAM BREAKTHROUGH
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1

For the squad that finally got it done.

BEST IN CLUTCH
THURSDAY, DEC. 2

For those players who just naturally have the clutch gene.

BEST IN FASHION
FRIDAY, DEC. 3

For the drippiest in lacrosse.

BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
MONDAY, DEC. 6

For the superstars who completely took over games.

BEST HIGHLIGHT
TUESDAY, DEC. 7

For the players prone to go viral.

BEST LACROSSE GENES
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8

For the family album that’s bursting at the seams after this year.

BEST GLOW-UP
THURSDAY, DEC. 9

For the previously unheralded player who became a household name.

BEST PERSONALITY
FRIDAY, DEC. 10

For the lacrosse luminaries who can command a room.

BEST SAVE
MONDAY, DEC. 13

For the goalie who showed out in the biggest moment.

BEST IN ANOTHER SPORT
TUESDAY, DEC. 14

For the laxer redefining what it means to be a multi-sport athlete.

BEST GAME
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15

For the contest that kept us on the edge of our seats.

BEST MILESTONE
THURSDAY, DEC. 16

For the individual whose career-best moment prompted celebration and praise.

BEST INSPIRATION
FRIDAY, DEC. 17

For those who lead by the example of their character.

BEST COMEBACK STORY
MONDAY, DEC. 20

For the indomitable spirit that will not be denied.

BEST PLAYER
TUESDAY, DEC. 21

For the larger-than-life star who stood above them all in 2021.