These awards are voted for entirely by the viewers/readers, who will be able to cast their first round votes on the TVChoice website from today to Friday 5th June.
Once long list voting closes, a shortlist will then be announced, followed by another round of voting (via the website only) from Tuesday 30th June to Friday 10th July to decide the winners.
The categories and nominees are:
Best Soap Actor
Steve McFadden
Danny Dyer
Adam Woodyatt
Best Soap Actress
Kellie Bright
Laurie Brett
Tameka Empson
Best Soap Newcomer
Harry Reid
Richard Blackwood
Davood Ghadami
The winners will be announced at the ceremony at The Hilton on Park Lane on Monday 7th September.
