Newcomer Streamer
This award recognises an emerging or breakthrough streamer who has made significant impact over the past 12 months.
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Official award categories
EVERY FORMAT. EVERY FANDOM. EVERY BIG MOMENT.
UKSCA recognises the talent, creativity and impact of the UK's streaming and content creation community across 16 award categories.
Your community. Your picks.
YOU WATCH. YOU VOTE. THEY WIN.
From the streamers you tune into every night to the YouTubers you’ve been watching for years, these categories put the spotlight on those who keep you watching, laughing and coming back for more.
Sports Streamer of the Year
Recognising a streamer delivering standout sports content through live coverage, commentary and entertainment.
Gaming Streamer of the Year
Recognising a streamer delivering gaming content, entertainment and personality.
Variety Streamer of the Year
Recognising a streamer who constantly delivers entertaining content across all topics.
Vlogger of the Year
Recognising a creator who connects with audiences through engaging vlogs, personality and storytelling.
Short-Form Creator of the Year
Recognising a creator producing short-form across platforms including TikTok, YouTube shorts and Instagram Reels,
Video of the Year
Recognising the most memorable, entertaining or impactful video of the year on YouTube.
Cameraman of the Year
The person behind the camera bringing creator content to life through visual storytelling.
Editor of the Year
Recognising exceptional editing that elevates content through storytelling, pacing, creativity and technical.
Producer of the Year
Recognising the person who plans, manages and brings creator productions, streams and projects together.
Team of the Year
Recognising the team whose management, production and support has played a key role in success.
Charity Impact Award
Recognising a streamer or creator who has used their platform and influence to support charitable causes and raise awareness.
Variety YouTuber of the Year
Recognising a YouTuber who consistently delivers engaging, entertaining and creative content across range of topics.
IRL Streamer of the Year
Recognising the streamer creating engaging live experiences, adventures and memorable moments.
Collaboration of the Year
Recognising an outstanding collaboration that delivered memorable entertainment, creativity and audience engagement.
Streamer of the Year
Recognising the stand out UK streamer who has delivered an exceptional year and made a significant impact on the streaming scene.
The 16 categories
WHO GETS THE FLOWERS?
01
Newcomer Streamer of the Year
Recognising an emerging or breakthrough streamer who has made a significant impact over the past 12 months.
02
Sports Streamer of the Year
Recognising the streamer delivering standout sports content through live coverage, commentary and entertainment.
03
Gaming Streamer of the Year
Recognising the streamer delivering outstanding gaming content, entertainment and personality.
04
Variety Streamer of the Year
Recognising the streamer who consistently delivers entertaining and engaging content across a wide range of games, topics and formats.
05
Vlogger of the Year
Recognising a creator who connects with audiences through engaging vlogs, personality and storytelling.
06
Short-Form Creator of the Year
Recognising a creator producing standout short-form content across platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.
07
Video of the Year
Recognising the most memorable, entertaining or impactful creator video of the year.
08
Cameraman of the Year
Recognising the person behind the camera who brings creator content to life through filming and visual storytelling.
09
Editor of the Year
Recognising exceptional editing that elevates content through storytelling, pacing, creativity and technical skill.
10
Producer of the Year
Recognising the person who plans, manages and brings creator productions, streams and projects together.
11
Team of the Year
Recognising the team whose management, production and creative support has played a key role in a creator or streamer's success.
12
Charity Impact Award
Recognising a streamer or creator who has used their platform and influence to support charitable causes, raise awareness or make a meaningful positive difference.
13
Variety YouTuber of the Year
Recognising the YouTuber who consistently delivers engaging, entertaining and creative content across a range of formats, topics and experiences.
14
IRL Streamer of the Year
Recognising the streamer creating engaging live experiences, adventures and memorable moments.
15
Collaboration of the Year
Recognising an outstanding collaboration between two or more streamers or creators that delivered memorable entertainment.
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Streamer of the Year
Recognising the standout UK streamer who has delivered an exceptional year and made a significant impact on the streaming scene.
The selection lens
MORE THAN THE NUMBERS.
UKSCA is independently run, with public voting deciding every award winner. The programme celebrates the people on screen, the teams behind them and the communities that make the work matter.
Original voice
A recognisable perspective, personality and creative point of view.
Quality & consistency
Work that earns attention over time, not only in one viral moment.
Community impact
The connection, conversation and positive energy built around the content.
Cultural relevance
A creator or moment that genuinely moved the wider UK conversation.
Nomination guidance
MAKE THE CASE CLEAR.
Nomination dates and category-specific eligibility requirements will be published with the relevant official award information. When nominations open, share the creator or team, select the closest category and explain why their work deserves recognition.
- 01
Name the streamer, creator or team
Use their public name so the correct person or team can be identified.
- 02
Choose the closest category
Select the award that best reflects the work or impact you want recognised.
- 03
Add a channel or profile link
Give UKSCA a direct link to the relevant work or public profile.
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Tell us what makes them stand out
Share the content, collaboration, community impact or achievement behind your choice.