TikTok is set to host its first-ever awards show in the United States on December 18, 2025, at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. This milestone event will celebrate the platform’s innovative creators and their contributions to a vibrant digital landscape.
The TikTok Awards aim to recognize creativity across various categories, with fan voting determining winners in areas such as Creator of the Year, Video of the Year, and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Notably, the Rising Star of the Year award is sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics, which is the title sponsor for this inaugural ceremony.
The awards show will kick off live on TikTok’s official account, @TikTok, at 18:00 PT. Notable personalities including La La Anthony will host the event, with award presenters featuring high-profile figures like Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Trixie Mattel, and Jordan Chiles. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live and available on demand the following day on Tubi, the official streaming partner.
In addition to the main awards ceremony, attendees can enjoy a red carpet livestream starting at 17:00 PT, offering a glimpse into the glamour of the event before the awards begin.
A Closer Look at the Categories and Nominees
The TikTok Awards will feature a diverse range of categories, showcasing the platform’s dynamic talent pool. Some of the key categories and nominees include:
– **Creator of the Year**:
– adamwalix
– earlebrooke
– monk_keith_lee
– 125kristy.sarah
– **Video of the Year**:
– bretmanrock
– chrisandfin
– kronclark__
– 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
– thelawntool
– stinekeyounger
– **Muse of the Year**:
– angelreese10
– cocogauff
– giannis_an34
– parishilton
– shaymitchell
Among other noteworthy awards are the TikTok for Good Award, recognizing impactful content, and the MVP of the Year in Sports, showcasing top athletes on the platform.
This inaugural event promises to be a significant celebration of digital creativity, reflecting the evolving landscape of entertainment and social media. As TikTok continues to grow, the awards aim to foster a sense of community among creators and their fans, highlighting the platform’s role in shaping modern content creation.
