TikTok announces UK & Ireland Awards show with presenting partner Sky
October 4, 2024
TikTok has announced the first TikTok Awards in the UK & Ireland with presenting partner Sky. These awards are its way of recognising the creators who invest their time and creativity and make the TikTok ecosystem unique.
Melissa McFarlane, Head of Operations, TikTok UK, Ireland & Nordics said: “Every day millions of people and organisations come to TikTok to share their voice and their creativity. In the UK and Ireland we are thrilled to announce the TikTok Awards presented by Sky, a unique moment for us to truly celebrate and reward the inspiring achievements of our community.”
Joel Keoghan, Director of Partnerships & Promotions at Sky, added: “For the past 34 years, Sky has proudly led the way in helping shape the UK and Ireland’s creative landscape, building a legacy of innovation, creating of thousands of hours of content, and championing best-in-class entertainment experiences. Partnering with TikTok is not only a natural extension of this work, but a testament to our ongoing commitment to collaborate with and champion the next generation of talent, as we shape the future of the creative industry.”
TikTok Awards UK & Ireland
The TikTok Awards UK & Ireland will recognise the nations favourite creators. From fashionistas and foodies, to educators and globe-trotters, the awards are designed to honour the diverse and eclectic range of interests and communities we see thrive on TikTok every single day.
The shortlist of nominees will be revealed in November and voting will then open to the TikTok community who will crown their winners for each category. Creators have been selected based on in app data and account engagement from 2024. Award categories will include Creator of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Video of the year.
The final winners will all be voted for by the community via a voting hub on TikTok that will go live in November, with all winners being revealed during a star studded event in December at a central London location. Fans can watch the whole event via TikTok LIVE on the night.
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