The Streamy Awards, also known as the YouTube Streamy Awards or Streamys, are annual awards presented by Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter to recognize excellence in online video, including directing, acting, producing, and writing. The awards were the first-ever dedicated entirely to web series and have since become a prominent recognition within the creator community.
The Streamy Awards honor the best in online video and the creators behind it, bringing together the biggest names in YouTube and online video. The formal ceremony takes place in Los Angeles, California, and winners are announced in over 30 categories, including Audience Choice and Visionary Award. The current award categories are separated into the main Streamy Awards and the Streamys Brand Awards. Some of the main categories include:
- Creator of the Year: Individual or group
- Show of the Year: Channel, series, short form, show, or social video
- Streamer of the Year: Individual streamer in a channel, series, short form, show, or social video not previously nominated
- Collaboration: Collaboration between two or more performers from different channels, series, short form, shows, or social videos
- Creator for Social Good: Honoring a creators outstanding humanitarian efforts over the past year
- Creator Product: Original product developed, branded, and marketed by a creator
- Crossover: Public figure embracing digital culture and demonstrating best practices
The Streamys Brand Awards spotlight brand advertising innovation, the creative individuals behind it, and the new wave of celebrities who are helping brands deliver their message. Some of the categories in this section include:
- Brand of the Year: Brand that has consistently demonstrated outstanding work throughout its campaigns
