TikTok is set to host its inaugural creators’ award show in the United States on December 18, 2025. The ceremony will take place live from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone for the platform. The TikTok Awards aim to celebrate creativity among its vast community of content creators, with categories including creator of the year, video of the year, and breakthrough artist of the year.
The fan-voted awards will spotlight a diverse range of creators, reflecting the platform’s commitment to showcasing talent across various genres. Among the sponsors, e.l.f. Cosmetics will present the rising star of the year award, emphasizing the event’s focus on recognizing emerging talent. The ceremony will be available for streaming on TikTok’s official account, @TikTok, beginning at 18:00 PT, and will be hosted by television personality La La Anthony.
In addition to the awards presentation, a red carpet livestream will commence at 17:00 PT, providing fans a glimpse of their favorite creators before the show starts. Award presenters will include notable figures such as Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Trixie Mattel, and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles. This high-profile lineup underscores the event’s significance within the entertainment landscape.
The TikTok Awards will feature a variety of categories and nominees, reflecting the platform’s diverse creator community. Some of the notable nominees include:
– **Creator of the Year**: adamwalix, earlebrooke, monk_keith_lee, 125kristy.sarah
– **Video of the Year**: bretmanrock, chrisandfinck, ronclark__, taylortiminska, turkuazkitchen
– **Rising Star of the Year** (sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics): calebsaysthings, drewkey5000, findjeremiah, soyeddynieblas, thatgirlsydjo
– **Breakthrough Artist of the Year**: alexwarren, katseyeworld, laufey, ravynlenae, sombr
– **Storyteller of the Year**: jordan_the_stallion, katievansly, kelogagm, thelawntoolstine, keyounger
Other awards include the TikTok for Good Award and the My Show is On Award, showcasing the platform’s commitment to positive impact and innovation in film and television.
The TikTok Awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also foster community engagement, allowing fans to participate in the voting process. As the first event of its kind in the U.S., it represents a unique opportunity to highlight the creativity and influence of TikTok creators on a global stage.
The event will also be available on demand the following day via Tubi, the official streaming partner for the TikTok Awards. As TikTok continues to evolve as a platform, the inaugural awards ceremony is poised to set a precedent for future celebrations of digital creativity.
