TikTok Awards 2025 Nominations
The TikTok Awards 2025 nominations are officially out. This year is the first time TikTok is hosting its own live awards show in the US. The event is in Los Angeles on December 18, streamed in the app and on Tubi. Winners will walk the stage, not just get virtual trophies. You can vote for most categories starting November 18 right inside TikTok. With awards for creators, musicians, athletes, storytellers, and more, the whole show is about celebrating the biggest and most creative people on TikTok right now.
Creator of the Year is up for grabs to Adam Waheed, Alix Earle, Brooke Monk, Keith Lee, and Kristy Scott. Video of the Year nominees are Bretman Rock, Chris Finck, Ron Clark, Taylor Timinskas, and Betül Tunç. For Rising Star of the Year, TikTok chose Caleb Hearon, Keenan and Andrew Iwinski, Jeremiah Brown, Eddy Nieblas, and Sydney Robinson. Breakthrough Artist of the Year features music creators Alex Warren, Katseye, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae, and Sombr.
Storyteller of the Year spotlights Jordan Howlett, Katie Van Slyke, Logan Moffitt, Jordan Netzel, and Tineke Younger. TikTok For Good Award goes to people like Alexis Nikole Nelson, Caitlin Sarian, Sam Hyun, Sasha Hamdani, and Patrick Ramirez. There is an MVP of the Year for sports, including Brittany Wilson-Isenhour, Mariah Rose, Matt Kiatipis, Mohammad Ali Heydarpour, and Daniel Buyeske. Okay Slay Award for fashion and beauty recognizes Darcei Giles, Stephanie Santana, Katie Fang, Meredith Duxbury, and Wisdom Kaye.
Creator of the Year
- Adam Waheed
- Alix Earle
- Brooke Monk
- Keith Lee
- Kristy Scott
Video of the Year
- Ron Clark
- Bretman Rock
- Chris Finck
- TurkuazKitchen
- Taylor Timinskas
Rising Star of the Year
- Caleb Hearon
- Keenan & Andrew Iwinski
- Jeremiah Brown
- Eddy Nieblas
- Sydney Robinson
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- Alex Warren
- Katseye
- Laufey
- Ravyn Lenae
- Sombr
Storyteller of the Year
- Jordan Howlett
- Katie Van Slyke
- Logan Moffitt
- Jordan Netzel
- Tineke Younger
TikTok For Good Award
- Alexis Nikole Nelson
- Caitlin Sarian
- Sam Hyun
- Sasha Hamdani
- Patrick Ramirez
My Show is On Award (Film & TV)
- Monserrat Gutierrez
- Dayane Espinoza
- Reece Feldman
- Ryan Omoto
- Matt Ramos
MVP of the Year (Sports)
- Brittany Wilson Isenhour
- Mariah Rose
- Matt Kiatipis
- Mohammad Ali Heydarpour
- Daniel Buyeske
Okay Slay Award (Fashion/Beauty)
- Darcei Giles
- Stephanie Santana
- Katie Fang
- Meredith Duxbury
- Wisdom Kaye
Nominees also show off creators from film, TV, and education. Reece Feldman and Matt Ramos are among top picks for entertainment. TikTok Live Creator of the Year puts the spotlight on Elizabeth Esparza, Ezee x Natalie, Jonathan Tilkin, Jourdan Blue, and Kira Magoon. There are even awards for those making learning videos. The show promises more categories as voting starts.
Big names competing this year include Alix Earle, Keith Lee, Caleb Hearon, Bretman Rock, Paris Hilton, and even tennis player Coco Gauff. Musicians like Alex Warren and Katseye are there too. Unlike other social media platforms, TikTok is putting its nominees on a real stage, making it loud that creators matter to culture in 2025.
Voting is open to everyone on TikTok. The app says the show will include red carpet moments and live performances to celebrate the year’s trends and most viral creators. If you want to see who wins or support your favorite, check TikTok from November 18 and keep an eye out for the show on December 18.
Disclaimer:
The TikTok Awards 2025 nominations include various categories such as Creator of the Year, Video of the Year, and more. Voting will begin on November 18 inside the TikTok app. The live awards show will stream on TikTok and Tubi on December 18. Categories and nominees may be subject to change.
