The winners of the highly anticipated TikTok Awards will be revealed live on TikTok Australia tonight, Wednesday 27 November from 7pm AEDT – and the science educator known as @astrokobi is one of the finalists.
With a jaw-dropping combined following of more than 100 million people and 1.1 billion likes, 65 finalists across 13 categories have been nominated in total – from viral sensations, sporting heroes to game-changing creators.
This year’s nominees represent the very best of TikTok in Australia and New Zealand. Iconic awards, such as Creator of the Year, Music Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year are back, with new awards in the food
and beauty and fashion categories making their debut.
Conservationist, TV personality, and TikTok star, Robert Irwin will take centre stage as this year’s host. He’ll be joined by former Creator of the Year winners Indy Clinton and Kat Clark as roaming co-hosts. Fans will have even more ways to tune in, with the awards streaming on LIVE on @tiktok_australia, with replays available on BINGE, FOX8, and Kayo Sports.
Simon Bates, Head of Content for TikTok Australia and New Zealand, says this year’s awards are
going to be the biggest and best yet.
“We’ve added new categories, have a record number of nominees, and exciting new brand partners. From creators who’ve made us laugh, learn, and discover new things, through to those who’ve shaped trends and inspired millions, this night is all about celebrating their incredible impact on TikTok. It’s now up to the Australian and New Zealand TikTok community to vote to decide who takes out the awards,” he says.
EducationDaily spoke with the former science student behind @astrokobi, Kobi Brown, about his nomination for High Quality Creator of the Year and how his university studies in science led him to some social media fame and a way to share knowledge and education with a worldwide audience.
The finalists for this year’s TikTok Awards include:
● High Quality Content Creator: Awarded to a creator whose content is best-in-class.
○ Andy Ling and Tina Pik, @hangrybynature
○ Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, @drkarl
○ Kobi Brown, @astrokobi
○ Tom Forrest, @outbacktom
● Learn on TikTok: Awarded to the creator who used TikTok to educate their community.
○ Aslan Pahari, @aslanpahari
○ Carolina McCauley, @carolina.mccauley
○ Elly Bailey, @ellyawesometech
○ Dr. Kirsten Banks, @astrokirsten
○ Luke Springer, @iam.mrluke
● Creator of the Year, presented by CeraVe: The night’s top honour, awarded to the creator who made the biggest impact in 2024.
○ Bridey Drake – @brideydrake
○ Elle Ray – @elleray
○ Jonah Singer – @jojoasmr
○ Josh Jessup & Matt Moss – @joshandmattdesign
○ Maddy Macrae – @maddy_macrae_
● TikTok for Good: Celebrating the creator or organisation using TikTok to drive positive
change.
○ Paralympics Australia- @ausparalympics
○ Edgar’s Mission – @edgarsmission
○ James ‘Chappo’ Chapman – @james13chapman_
○ Lottie Dalziel – @lottiedalziel
○ Stephanie Coral Browitt – @stephaniecoral96
● Sport & Fitness Creator of the Year: Awarded to the creator who led the way in sports
and fitness, inspiring us to stay active and healthy throughout 2024.
○ Adam Sullivan, @evidencebased_training
○ Beth Carlino, @bethcarlinofitness
○ Gold medallist Jessica Fox, @jessfoxcanoe
○ Olympic Diver turned commentator Sam Fricker, @samfricker
○ Olympic Boxer Tina Rahimi, @tinarahimii_
● Food Creator of the Year: A brand-new category celebrating the creator who inspired us
to cook delicious meals in 2024.
○ Fatimah Omran, @fatimahomran
○ Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson, @huey_on_tiktok
○ Lily Huynh, @biteswithlily
○ Michael Finch, @michaelfinch
○ Victoria Minell, @victoriaminell
● Music Artist of the Year, presented by UBER ONE: Awarded to a breakthrough or
established music act whose music helped them gain a strong following on TikTok.
○ Amy Shark, @amyshark
○ Cyril Riley, @cyril_riley
○ Hannah Bahng, @hannahbahng
○ Lithe, @iamlithe
○ Royel Otis, @royelotis
● LIVE Creator of the Year: Awarded to the creator who engaged with fans and mastered
the art of livestreaming on TikTok in 2024.
○ Cameron Thomas, Cristel Thomas, Angus Thomas, Gracie Thomas,
@radrolledicecream
○ Christine Williams, @sosochrissy
○ Matthew Walker, @walkrman_
○ Seb Gower, @sebgowerart
○ Taz & Alessia, @tazandalessia
● New Zealand Creator of the Year: Awarded to the creator who made the biggest impact
in New Zealand in 2024.
○ Jordan Watson, @howtodadnz
○ Lisa Perese-Cullen, @lisaperese_
○ Nix Adams, @cwknix
○ Oliver Mills, @olivermillsn
○ Torrell Tafa, @torrelltafa
