Billed as the next Michael Phelps, he landed in Tokyo under a blazing spotlight. By winning five gold medals, he somehow exceeded the hype.

When her teammate came down with the twisties, she bounded into the breach, helping Team USA get silver and earning an all-around gold she never even imagined.

Brady began the year by winning his seventh Super Bowl title and fifth Super Bowl MVP, and remains one of the game's best passers at 44 years old.

WATCH: Tom Brady Accepts Sportsperson of the Year Award

The basketball legends hail from Miami and Chicago.

A woman gymnast who stepped into an unexpected spotlight and a swimmer who made Olympics history were honored during the SI Awards.

Tom Brady is Sports Illustrated's 2021 Sportsperson of the Year.

The quarterback earns this honor for the second time, 16 years after the first, for a year defined by victory in Super Bowl LV and—in the midst of an MVP-caliber encore—victory over time itself.

The 2021 Sports Illustrated Awards will begin at 8 p.m. ET.

Let's take a look at the categories and nominees for this year's show.

The Steelers receiver beat out Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, Hornets forward Gordon Hawyard and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.

Herro wore a bright orange suit to the show that drew plaudits from co-hosts DJ Khaled and Cari Champion after Herro accepted the award.

The Coyotes beat rivals South Dakota State with a miraculous tip-drill touchdown.

Unwavering in her fight for equality, the tennis trailblazer is the recipient of an honor that celebrates sportsmanship and impact.