How to vote for the TikTok Awards 2025 — plus date, nominees, and how to watch
The inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards are set to take place on December 18, 2025, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s history. Designed to celebrate the creators, trends, and unforgettable moments that have defined TikTok over the past year, this awards show promises to bring the vibrant energy of the app to life. Fans can already participate in the excitement by voting for their favorite creators directly within the TikTok app, with voting open from November 18 to December 2, 2025. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on TikTok and streamed on Tubi, allowing viewers to experience the event in real-time.
The TikTok Awards will feature a diverse lineup of nominees across various categories, such as “Creator of the Year,” “Video of the Year,” and “Rising Star of the Year.” Notable nominees include popular figures like adamw, alixearle, and taylortiminskas, showcasing the platform’s eclectic mix of talent. The event promises to be a spectacular celebration, blending live performances, creator-led segments, and immersive TikTok Shop activations, where fans can engage with their favorite products in real life. This year’s ceremony is not just about recognizing individual achievements; it’s a reflection of the larger TikTok community and the cultural impact the platform has had on entertainment and social media.
As anticipation builds, fans can expect a night filled with surprises, meme-worthy moments, and the kind of spontaneous chaos that TikTok is known for. TikTok describes the awards as “a celebration of creativity, community, and culture,” and with the platform’s unpredictable nature, viewers are likely to witness unforgettable moments that will resonate across social media. To stay updated on the latest news, red carpet highlights, and potential backstage shenanigans, fans are encouraged to follow @tiktokcreators and keep an eye on the hashtag #TikTokAwardsUS. The TikTok Awards 2025 is shaping up to be an event that not only honors the best of TikTok but also encapsulates the spirit of a generation defined by creativity and connection.
The first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards are happening on Dec. 18, 2025 — and yes, fans can already vote.
Designed to honor the creators, trends, and memorable cultural moments that defined the platform this year, the show is shaping up to be
TikTok
‘s biggest attempt yet at turning internet fame into a full-blown awards spectacle.
So what can you actually expect? Think of it as the For You Page brought to life, with all the unpredictable energy that implies. TikTok is promising creator-led segments and live performances, meaning some of your favorite viral personalities will be doing what they do best — only this time without the safety net of a million drafts. There will be immersive TikTok Shop activations (basically, the impulse-buy scroll turned IRL), plus fan-oriented pop-ups engineered to be filmed, posted, and immediately stitched into oblivion.
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The lineup will blend viral creators with musicians, athletes, and celebrities, making the night feel like a crossover episode between every side of TikTok at once. And because this is TikTok, expect meme-by-morning chaos and at least one moment destined to live forever in reaction GIF form. Officially, TikTok describes the show as “a celebration of creativity, community, and culture.” Unofficially, it sounds like the kind of award show where absolutely anything could happen, and probably will.
Whether you’re wondering how to vote in the TikTok Awards, who’s nominated, when the show starts, or where to watch, this guide breaks down everything you need to know.
When are the TikTok Awards 2025?
The TikTok Awards 2025 ceremony will air live on Thursday, Dec. 18, from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Red carpet begins at 5 p.m. PT
Main show starts at 6 p.m. PT
You can watch live on TikTok (@TikTok) or stream the ceremony on Tubi
This is the first U.S.-based TikTok Awards show, celebrating the creators, trends, and viral moments that shaped the platform in 2025.
How to vote for the TikTok Awards 2025
TikTok users can vote directly for their favorite creators within the app. Here’s how to vote:
Open the TikTok app
Go to the TikTok Awards hub (visible on the For You page or search “TikTok Awards”)
Browse categories and nominees
Tap to submit votes (you can vote daily!)
You can cast your votes for your favorite creators starting Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 2025. This is the only way to officially vote for the TikTok Awards, as there doesn’t appear to be any web-based voting.
TikTok Awards 2025 nominees and categories
Here are the nominees for the TikTok Awards categories this year:
Creator of the Year
adamw
alixearle
brookemonk_
keith_lee125
kristy.sarah
Video of the Year
bretmanrock
chrisandfinck
ronclark__
taylortiminskas
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_stallion8
katievanslyke
logagm
thelawntools
tinekeyounger
Muse of the Year
angelreese10
cocogauff
giannis_an34
parishilton
shaymitchell
TikTok for Good Award
alexisnikole
cybersecuritygirl
samueljhyun
thepsychdoctormd
valentinebrothers
My Show is On Award [Film & TV]
cvnela
dayanechrissel
guywithamoviecamera
justthenobodys
supes
MVP of the Year [Sports]
brittany1wilson
daniel_buyeske
mariahcrose
mkiatipis
moalifc
Okay Slay Award [Fashion/Beauty]
glamzilla
katiefanggg
meredithduxbury
missdarcei
wisdm8
I Was Today Years Old Award [Learning] (sponsored by H&R Block)
afamstudies
alexisanddean
astro_alexandra
lawbymike
oddanimalspecimens
Immediately Added To Cart Award (presented by TikTok Shop)
boise_brooke
giniglow
itsmekelsc
klothesminded
lexirosenstein
CapCut Creator of the Year
chloeshih
liahyoo
moniqueyvonne
paigepiskin
recider
TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year
eliesparzaa
ezeexnatalie
jonathantilkin
jourdanblue
kiralise
TikTok notes that additional nominees may be announced leading up to the show.
If you want real-time updates, red carpet chaos, and all the “did we just witness that?” moments, make sure you’re following @tiktokcreators and keeping an eye on #TikTokAwardsUS.
This is TikTok, after all. If something wild happens backstage, it’ll be on your For You Page within minutes.
