**Please note that voting has now closed. Don't forget to check back in February for the results!**

Welcome to Digital Spy's first ever online soap awards. To celebrate a year in serial drama, DS has launched its own ceremony for readers to have their say on the past 12 months in soapland.

In order to vote, you must have a DS forum account.

If you're a member, then click the link below to begin your voting. If you need to create a forum account, please click here and follow the instructions.

**Please note that voting has now closed. Don't forget to check back in February for the results!**

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