TikTok Awards 2025: The first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards took place on Thursday, December 18 for the popular social media platform. The event was held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and was hosted by actress La La Anthony. The awards ceremony was held live on TikTok and Tubi.Â
Top TikTok Creators at the First U.S. TikTok Awards
Some of TikTok’s biggest and most popular creators were nominated across 14 different categories. Well-known influencers such as Bretman Rock, Tineke Younger and Glamzilla were among those who are recognised for their impact on the platform.
One of the most closely watched categories was Creator of the Year, where Alix Earle competed against Adam Waheed, Brooke Monk, Keith Lee and Kristy Sarah.
TikTok also honoured rising talent from the music world, including Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae and Sombr.
Hosts, Presenters & Performances at U.S. TikTok Awards Show
The event featured a star-studded list of presenters such as Jools Lebron, Jordan Chiles, Josh Richards, Micky Gordon, Patrick Starrr, REI AMI, Tan France, Tefi Pessoa and Trixie Mattel. Singer Ciara gave a special performance during the ceremony.
Fans Voted for TikTok Awards 2025
Fans played a key role in the awards. Voting was open inside the TikTok app through the TikTok Awards hub from November 18 to December 2.
The show went live at 9 p.m. EST on TikTok and Tubi. Viewers who missed the live event can watch it on demand on Tubi the next day.
TikTok Awards 2025: Complete Winners List
Creator of the Year
Adam Waheed
Alix Earle
Brooke Monk
Keith Lee
Kristy Sarah
Video of the Year
Bretman Rock
Chris Finck
Ron Clark
Taylor Timinskas
Turkuaz Kitchen
Rising Star of the Year
Caleb Hearon
Keenan Iwinski (DrewKey5000)
Jeremiah Brown (Findjeremiah)
Eddy Nieblas
Sydney Jo
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Alex Warren — WINNER
KATSEYE
Laufey
Ravyn Lenae
Sombr
Storyteller of the Year
Jordan Howlett (jordan_the_stallion8)
Katie Van Slyke
Logan Moffitt
Jordan Netzel (TheLawnTools)
Tineke Younger — WINNER
Muse of the Year
Angel Reese
Coco Gauff
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Paris Hilton — WINNER
Shay Mitchell
TikTok for Good Award
Alexis Nikole
Caitlin Sarian (Cybersecurity Girl)
Sam Hyun
Sasha Hamdani
Zach and Pat Valentine — WINNER
My Show Is On Award
Monse (cvnela)
Dayane Chrissel — WINNER
Reece Feldman (guywithamoviecamera)
Just The Nobodys
Supes
MVP of the Year
Brittany Wilson Isenhour
Daniel Buyeske
Mariah Rose — WINNER
Matt Kiatipis
Mo Ali
Okay Slay Award
Glamzilla
Katie Fang — WINNER
Meredith Duxbury
Miss Darcei
Wisdom Kaye
I Was Today Years Old Award
Dr. Barlow’s Intro to Af-Am
Alexis and Dean
Astro Alexandra
Law By Mike — WINNER
Odd Animal Specimens
Immediately Added to Cart Award
Boise Brook
GiniGlow
Kelsey Martinez
KlothesMinded
Lexi Rosenstein
CapCut Creator of the Year
Chloe Shih
Liah Yoo
Monique Yvonne Jones
Paige Piskin
Recider — WINNER
TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year
Elizabeth Esparza — WINNER
Ezee x Natalie
Jonathan Tilkin
Jordan Blue
Kira Lise
The TikTok Awards 2025 celebrated the creativity, influence and global impact of digital creators, highlighting how social media stars continue to shape entertainment, culture and online communities.
