The TikTok Awards, Australia's most popular publicly voted awards show, returns for 2025 bigger, bolder, and better than ever before, with a new venue, new host, new streaming partner, and fourteen awards celebrating Australia's best creators.
Australian entertainment royalty Sophie Monk (@sophiemonk) will take the hosting reins on Wednesday, 26 November, for a night of performances, special guests, and TikTok trends that defined culture in 2025.
For the first time, ICC Sydney Theatre, one of the world's best live entertainment venues, will be home to the event. With an expected audience of more than 4,000 creators, this year’s TikTok Awards will be the biggest creator celebration ever held in Australia.
In another first, the Awards will stream live on Stan, Australia’s home of premium entertainment, as well as TikTok LIVE, and replays on 9Go!
“I feel like the coolest person in the world that TikTok have asked me to host their awards for 2025 in Sydney - there’s going to be a lot of #Winners. I can’t wait to be surrounded by thousands of the amazing Australian creators and hopefully try and steal a couple of their followers,” said Sophie Monk.
Now in its fifth year, the TikTok Awards shine a spotlight on the creators who entertained, educated, and inspired Australians, with fourteen awards set to celebrate every corner of the diverse TikTok community. A new award celebrating Entertainment Creator of the Year Award will debut alongside flagship categories such as Video of the Year presented by Tinder.
Nominees for the coveted Creator of the Year Award presented by NESCAFÉ include:
- Latisha Clark (@latishaclarkk) 3.6M followers, QLD - Daughter of 2023 TikTok Creator of the Year Kat Clark, Latisha has built a devoted following through her authenticity and openness. From sharing fashion and beauty routines to co-hosting a hit podcast with her mum, she's a relatable voice for young women.
- Ilai Matangi (@havea_676) 2.5M followers, QLD - Known for his hilarious family skits, Ilai brings joy to his global audience alongside his wife and four daughters. Sharing a glimpse into his family life and Tongan culture, Ilai's built a loyal community across TikTok and was the 2024 Comedy Creator of the Year.
- Tammy Hembrow (@tammyhembrow) 2.3M followers, QLD - Australia’s beauty queen, Tammy Hembrow, is a Gold Coast-based creator, entrepreneur, and proud mum of three. She’s known for sharing lifestyle vlogs, raw reflections on motherhood, and inspiring millions to embrace self-love through her content.
- Jiny Maeng (@jinymaeng) 2.1M followers, NSW - Jiny's a Korean-Australian TikTok creator with content unpacking family, identity, cultural commentary, and mental health. Based in Sydney and known for her raw, expressive style, she’s built a loyal global audience as a well-known foodie.
- Ben Stubbs (@stubbaa) 548K followers, WA - From Kalgoorlie to millions of views, Ben's redefining fatherhood and Indigenous pride online. As a proud Wangkatha man, he shares heartfelt moments of parenting and family life, with a sense of community and vulnerability.
"The awards are a chance to celebrate the creativity, talent, and amazing community that makes TikTok so special. It's a night for our creators and the fans who love and support them. Last year, a staggering 3.4 million votes were cast for the nominees - we're hoping to smash that record this year!" said Simon Bates, Head of Content for TikTok Australia and New Zealand.
“At Stan, we’re committed to celebrating entertainment in all its formats – from long-form global hits to short-form cultural moments that capture audiences everywhere. TikTok has become one of the most powerful ways to connect with our fans, and the TikTok Awards are set to be a night bursting with energy, creativity and culture, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences everywhere,” said Michelle Chandran, Acting Marketing Director at Stan.
Voting is open now and closes Sunday, 16th November - search TikTok Awards on TikTok to vote.
Nominees for the 2025 TikTok Awards
🏆 Creator of the Year, presented by NESCAFÉ 🏆
The night's top honour, awarded to the creator who made the biggest impact in 2025
Latisha Clark (@latishaclarkk), Ilai Matangi (@havea_676). Tammy Hembrow (@tammyhembrow), Jiny Maeng (@jinymaeng), Ben Stubbs (@stubbaa)
🤳 Video of the Year, presented by Tinder 🤳
Awarded to the TikTok video that went viral, sparked a trend, and created the most joy in 2025
Rachel Parkinson (@rachelparkinson5), Zane Fall (@zanefall), Alexandra Tuohey (@alexandratuohey), Jude York (@itsjudeyork), Leah Halton (@looooooooch)
🛍️ Business of the Year, presented by HP 🛍️
Awarded to the business that made big moves on TikTok, built a loyal customer base, and grew sales in 2025
Bouf Haircare (@boufhaircare), All For Mimi (@allformimi), Cherry's Goods (@cherrysgoods), Kic App (@kic), Rode Meats (@rode_meats)
🏉 Sports and Fitness Creator of the Year, presented by EHP Labs 🏃➡️
Awarded to the creator who led the way in sports and fitness, inspiring us to stay active and healthy throughout 2025
Hannah Pearson (@hannahhpearson), Daniel Gorringe (@dandoesfooty), Brittany O'Brien (@brittanyobrienn), Kwame Duah (@kwameduahofficial), Tom Harris (@tomharrisfootball)
💄 Beauty and Fashion Creator of the Year, presented by Rimmel 💅
Celebrating the creator who inspired us the most through unique and creative beauty and fashion content
Rowi Singh (@rowisingh), Florence Baitio (@florence_baitio), Eitan Broude (@eiitanbroude), Sasha Morpeth (@sashamorpeth), Ellen Malone (@askellenbeauty)
🎵 Music Artist of the Year, presented by Uber Eats 🎵
Awarded to an artist who had a breakthrough or career level uplift through TikTok this year
Dean Lewis (@deanlewis), Larissa Lambert (@.larissalambert), Lance Savali (@lancesavali), Keli Holiday (@keliholiday), Max Jackson (@maxjacksonmusic)
🎬 Entertainment Creator of the Year Award 🎬
This new award celebrates the creator who has helped Aussies discover #WhatToWatch on TV or at the movies
Rachael Evren (@rachevren), Maddy Turner (@maddy.mov), Aicha Robertson (@aichark), Theo Shakes (@theoshakes), Jeremy Franco (@jezbreezy)
🧪 Learn on TikTok 📚
From STEM to #BookTok, awarded to the creator who used TikTok to educate their community
Ainslie Harvey (@hot.history), Kobi Brown (@astrokobi), Heidi Barlow (@womenshealthwithheidi), Vinh Giang (@askvinh), Luke Bateman (@lukesreads)
🫶 TikTok for Good 🫶
Celebrating the creator or organisation using TikTok to drive positive change
Ben McIntosh (@benjmcintosh), Josh Neille (@josh_neille), Clothing The Gaps (@clothing_the_gaps), Man Cave (@themancave_aus)
🎤 Comedy Creator of the Year 😂
Celebrating the creator who made us laugh the most in 2025
Archie and Miles Shepherd (@shepmates), Luke Kidgell (@luke.kidgell), Liam Dowling and Ben Christopher (@nansfavourites), Lyanna Kea (@lyanna_kea), Toni Lodge and Ryan Jon (@toniandryanpodcast)
🎥 LIVE Creator of the Year 🎥
Awarded to the creator who engaged with fans and mastered the art of livestreaming on TikTok in 2025
Jake Waddell (@jakeytv), Ed and Ri (@itsedandri), Liam Conner (@liamconner_), Ūla (@ulaulaula), Sadia Yousofi (@sadiayousofi13)
🇳🇿 New Zealand Creator of the Year 🇳🇿
Awarded to the creator who made the biggest impact in New Zealand in 2025
Daniel Rankin (@mancancooknz), Louis Davis (@louisdavis_), Paris Nuku (@parisnuku), Brit Cunningham (@brit_cunningham), The Morning Shift (@themorningshiftshow)
🌟 High Quality Content Creator 🌟
Awarded to a creator whose content is best-in-class
Melissa Yahyaoglu (@lovefrommelii), Anthony Randello-Jahn (@thedonutdaddy), Nicholas Burton and Dave Hoey (@thegrannyflat), Lachlan and Austin Macfarlane (@macfarlanebros), Jeremy (@jeremyfilmsthings)
🍝 Food Creator of the Year 🍝
Now in its second year, this category celebrates the creator who inspired us to cook delicious meals in 2025
Vincent Lim (@dimsimlim), Andy Hearnden (@andy_cooks), Catherine Zhang (@catherine.desserts), Laleh Mohmedi (@jacobs_food_diaries), Tom Smallwood (@tom.smallwood)