Influencers, content creators and digital stars from across the UK gathered in Liverpool last night for the glamorous National Influencer Awards at the Hilton Hotel.
The sold-out event celebrated some of the country’s most engaging and inspiring online personalities, recognising creators who have built loyal audiences through authentic, relatable and entertaining content. Many of those in attendance began by sharing their passions online before turning their platforms into full-time careers and successful businesses.
Tickets for the awards sold out within days of release, with a waiting list quickly forming as excitement surrounding the event continued to grow on both a local and national level.
Guests were welcomed on the red carpet with a live performance from Southport singer Kelly Bond while enjoying ThinK Wine ahead of the evening’s celebrations.
The awards, which were nominated and voted for by the public, featured 16 categories alongside a special recognition award.
Winners:
- YouTuber – Millie T
- Podcast – We Need To Talk with Paul Brunson
- Skincare – Millie Mae
- Hair & Makeup – Issy Oakley
- Family – The Fishers
- Fitness – Sam McCarthy
- Comedy – Daniella Stockley
- Inspirational – Daud Butt
- Food & Nutrition – Yinrun Huang
- Fashion – Kellise Caddice
- Home & Interior – Ellie & Lloyd
- Entrepreneurial – Morgan Bold
- Pet – Peanut and Pablo
- Heart of Gold – Becki Jones
- Rising Star – Lilly Moffatt
- Best Charity – Faye Winter x Guide Dogs
- Special Recognition – The Azaylia Foundation
Guests enjoyed a lavish dinner followed by the awards ceremony, hosted by Leanne Campbell and Dylan Evans.
The evening was filled with applause and celebration as creators were recognised for the dedication and hard work involved in building successful online platforms. The event also highlighted the supportive and positive community developing within the influencer industry.
Organiser Katherine Jones said:
“Awards like this are important because they showcase the positive impact social media can have when used in the right way. These creators all have purpose, passion and are using their platforms to inspire and influence people positively, which is exactly what these awards represent.”
Following the ceremony, guests danced late into the night with performances from celebrity events performer Abby P Vox and The Voice singer Rain Castillo before heading to popular Liverpool venue Daffodil for the official after-party.
