Young sports stars like Deron Williams and Gabby Douglas also made the cut.
On the sports list you'll find Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams, 28, who signed a five-year, $100 million contract instead of going to the Dallas Mavericks. Usain Bolt, 26; Gabrielle Douglas, 17; LeBron James, 28; and Robert Griffin III, 22, are some of the other star athletes who came out on top in 2012.
As for art & style, 28-year-old fashion designer Carly Cushnie won a coveted spot on the short list for her styles that have already been spotted on Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Jessica Alba and Elizabeth Hurley.