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TikTok Awards Top Trends: New Era. New Icons.

First TikTok Awards Highlights Recap

by Julia Melim January 6, 2026
by Julia Melim January 6, 2026 0 comments
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For the first time ever TikTok celebrated the top trends of the year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US, where the creators who defined the year were officially crowned. After a night filled with show-stopping moments, creator highlights, and your votes leading the way, they revealed the standout voices and talents who defined TikTok recognizing the top creators of the year – and in case you missed it here’s a recap of 2025’s top trends so you can get inspired this year.

Hosted by actress, producer, entrepreneur, and author La La Anthony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the TikTok Awards US brought creators together for an unforgettable night. Presenters, including Paris Hilton, Jordan Chiles, and Josh Richards, helped honor the innovators driving culture forward on TikTok.

The TikTok Awards brought together a community of more than 170 million viewers in the US to celebrate the creators who shaped culture across food, fashion, entertainment, sports, learning, and more. This inaugural ceremony marked a new era of recognition on TikTok, honoring those who turned creativity into real cultural impact. If you missed it LIVE, the ceremony is available on demand tomorrow on Tubi, the official streaming partner of the TikTok Awards 2025.

The TikTok community across the US had their voices heard, with millions of votes cast, and were thrilled to recognize the winners of the TikTok Awards US 2025. In one of the evening’s most exciting surprises, Mr. Fantasy emerged from the audience, taking the mic with his signature eccentric charm before inviting a fan to collab with him onstage.

Across the night, the Palladium turned into a living FYP for the audience in the room:

  • Labubu Cannon sent plush collectibles soaring into the crowd, triggering full-room FOMO and playful chaos.
  • Creator Collab Cam paired unexpected creator duos for spontaneous selfie linkups.
  • FYP Food Drop delivered 2025’s biggest food trends directly to creators’ hands, spotlighting the dishes that dominated TikTok this year.

TikTok Awards US 2025 Winners:

Creator of the Year: Keith Lee

@keith_lee125

TikTok is proud to celebrate the spirit of our Creator of the Year winner, Keith Lee, who uses his platform to uplift small businesses, address food insecurity, and create positive, real-world impact, by contributing a $50K donation that will help Feeding America directly support communities in need across the country. TikTok’s donation will provide half a million meals to families through their nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries, and meal programs.

Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics)

@findjeremiah

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

@alexwarren

Storyteller of the Year

@tinekeyounger

Muse of the Year

@parishilton

@tiktok

Sliving for our Muse of the Year, @ParisHilton, thank you for inspiring us always ✨

♬ original sound – TikTok

 

TikTok for Good Award

@valentinebrothers

My Show is On Award [Film & TV]

@dayanechrissel

MVP of the Year [Sports]

@mariahcrose

Okay Slay Award [Fashion/Beauty]

@katiefanggg

I Was Today Years Old Award (sponsored by H&R Block)

@lawbymike

Immediately Added To Cart Award (presented by TikTok Shop)

@klothesminded

CapCut Creator of the Year

@recider

TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year

@eliesparzaa

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Julia Melim

Julia Melim is a writer, reporter and comedian originally from Brazil who became more well-known as the TV Host for Hollywood TV, where she interviewed hundreds of celebrities on the red carpet and lifestyle host for CBS and Paramount Plus. Most recently, she worked as the lifestyle host and producer for CBS’s lifestyle show “City Guide,” where she visited the best places to go and things to do in the city.

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