With 2015 billed as a , the Post's team has been looking at who are the men and women likely to drive any success.
Here, we round up of faces to look out for in the year to come from the worlds of business, sport, politics, education and culture.
It is a massive year for business, with the opening of the new and and the getting going, as reflected in choices.
Some of the region's most recognisable sporting faces and some you might never have heard of feature in football editor Keith Perry's thoughts for the year ahead.
Meanwhile, will be looking for a better year following the , and looked at those likely to make waves.
With a General Election afoot, looked at the movers and shakers from this region in Westminster.
It's also a major year for education in the city and post- Birmingham dominated thoughts.
Meanwhile, recognised those who have contributed to the worlds of television, movies, theatre and drama in her list.
