The results are in, and the TikTok community has spoken! For the first time ever, TikTok is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural TikTok Awards Ireland & UK presented by Sky. Almost 3 million votes were cast on TikTok, as the community came together to recognise and celebrate this year's breakthrough entertainers, rising stars in fashion and beauty, sporting icons of tomorrow, passionate foodies, and so many more. Irish creators, John Nellis and Iain Ward ensured there was plenty to celebrate for the Irish public as they each took home gold in their respective categories, with John winning Sport Creator of the Year and Iain claiming the Voice for Change award.
Without further ado, here are your winners of the TikTok Awards Ireland & UK 2024:
📣 Voice for Change 📣
Iain Ward - The King of Chemo
⚽ Sport Creator of the Year ⚽
Presented by Sky Sports John Nellis
🏅 Creator of the Year 🏅
Presented by Sky Kyra-Mae Turner
📼 Video of the Year 📼
Jay Foreman
⭐ Rising Star Creator of the Year ⭐
George Harper
🎤 Breakthrough Artist of the Year 🎤
Myles Smith
📚 Education Creator of the Year 📚
Manny Wallace - Big Manny
💄 Fashion & Beauty Creator of the Year 💄
Presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics Uche Natori
🎭 Entertainment Creator of the Year 🎭
Presented by Sky Nicholas Flannery
🍳 Food Creator of the Year 🍳
Presented by Lidl Maddi Neye-Swift - Crip and Dip
✈️ Travel Creator of the Year ✈️
Ryan Losasso & Jade Beaty - Live The Dash
📱 High Quality Content Creator of the Year 📱
Presented by Adobe Express Miles Laflin - The Pool Guy
The event, held at Exhibition London, was hosted by internationally renowned television personality, artist, and author Michelle Visage. Attendees were treated to performances from Leigh-Anne, breakthrough artist nominee LeoStayTrill, and a DJ set from Bimini. TikTok star Charley Marlowe added her charm on the red carpet with Sarel as the roving reporter, capturing exclusive moments throughout the evening.
Fans across the UK and Ireland tuned in to the event via TikTok LIVE from the @TikTok_UK account.
Iain Ward, winner of Voice of Change said: "In a room of serious influence and impact, I'm defying the stereotype of terminal brain cancer. I’m determined to make a difference and break that fundraising record. The amount of power you have in your hands right now is significant; all it takes is the click of a button to change lives.”
Myles Smith, winner of Breakthrough Artist of the Year said: "Thank you for this award I appreciate it! This goes to show that TikTok has given us the ability to share our music with the world, and put British music back on a pedestal."
Kyra-Mae Turner, winner of Creator of the Year said: "Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me. It’s been a crazy year and I'm so grateful for it - here’s to many more!"
Melissa McFarlane, Head of Operations at TikTok UK, Ireland & Nordics said: “The TikTok Awards are a celebration of the incredible talent that shape culture on TikTok and beyond. These awards honour the nation's favourite creators who have entertained, educated, and inspired millions of people in the UK and Ireland. We would like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees and also say a huge thank you to the millions of fans who voted and continue to make TikTok a place where creativity and passion can truly thrive."
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