We at Beliefnet are excited to announce ten nominees for the eighth annual Most Inspiring Person of the Year award.

The nomination is a yearly recognition by Beliefnet readers and editors of noteworthy humanitarian actions that inspire and encourage us all to live better lives. The Most Inspiring Person of the Year award is bestowed upon someone who has risen above expectations. He or she may have countered stereotypes and demonstrated courage, forgiveness, self-sacrifice or love under difficult and challenging circumstances.

Profiles of the nominees and voting guidelines can be found at:

www.beliefnet.com/mostinspiringperson2008.

Between November 17 and December 5, visitors can vote once daily for the person whose actions they find most inspiring.

Beliefnet’s Most Inspiring Person for 2008 will be announced on December 10th.

A forum where community members and visitors can discuss what they love and admire about the nominees can be found at: http://community.beliefnet.com/mostinspiring2008.