Torontoist‘s Heroes of 2011

We've nominated those we've found most worthy, and now it's up to you to vote for Superhero of 2011.

By Torontoist

For two weeks every December, Torontoist recaps the year that’s winding down by nominating the best and worst people, places, things, and ideas which had an influence on the city in the preceeding 12 months. And then, it’s up to you. Here is our full slate of nominees for Hero. Click on any one to see why we think each nominee is heroic. Voting for Heroes closes at midnight on Tuesday, December 27 2 p.m. on December 28—deadline extended! Voting for Villains will take place December 28–30, and on December 31, we’ll announce the Superhero and Supervillain of 2011, as selected by you.

City Hall Deputants Determination in the face of sleep deprivation and disrespect

Foodstock Simply the best fundraiser we’ve ever been to

CodeBlueTO Heart and savvy in equal measure

Occupy Toronto Resistance in an age of austerity and indifference

Slutwalk Toronto Getting feminists the world over to walk the walk

GSA Campaigners Inspirational advocacy in the face of institutional prejudice

Buddy and Pedro Tickling our funny bones and our hearts

Bixi Making it easier to be a cyclist in the city

New Subway Trains The silver lining in our often grey commutes

Indie Food Culture Giving us street food worthy of our food-loving city

Matt Galloway Loving Toronto, and telling us all the reasons why we should, too

TekSavvy Taking on communications bullies

TIFF Bell Lightbox Growing not just in size but in depth

Underground Cinema Bringing new life to independent film in Toronto

Margaret Atwood Defending our libraries from the Brothers Ford

Jack Layton For giving us such great reasons to miss him

Kristyn Wong-Tam Unofficial opposition and outspoken councillor

Your Candidate Someone we missed? Send us your write-in option.