Creator of the Year 2025 is Here!
The ultimate global celebration of content creation is back for 2025, with the return of our acclaimed Creator of the Year Awards. Building on the phenomenal success of last year and RØDE’s long history of championing creators, the awards are designed to recognise and reward the world’s most inspiring talent across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other leading platforms.
Creativity is part of our DNA, so it's only natural that we celebrate creators like you, who use our products to bring unique visions to life. Last year, we were blown away by the incredible talent from every corner of the globe, and this year, we’re excited to build on that legacy by providing a platform to amplify the voices of the next generation.
Awards & Prizes
This year's competition introduces a refined structure with 18 award categories, including three major awards and 15 Spotlight Awards. And the stakes? Over $200,000 in cash and prizes, thanks to the support of some amazing creative and tech brands including Mackie, Canon UK, Nothing, Nanlite, Urth, Notion, Artlist, Pelican, SanDisk, espresso Displays, and Miller.
The major awards include:
Creator of the Year – The top honour recognising outstanding talent and exceptional cultural impact comes with a US$25,000 cash prize and a major prize pack.
Emerging Creator of the Year – Celebrating the next generation of talent, specifically those new to the scene, with US$10,000 in cash and a major prize pack.
People’s Choice – The fan-favourite creator, chosen by public vote, will take home US$10,000 in cash and a major prize pack.
In addition, 15 Spotlight Awards will be handed out, designed to recognise excellence and originality across a spectrum of creative disciplines to be revealed when the finalists are announced. Each recipient of a Spotlight Award will receive a US$5,000 cash prize and a minor prize pack.
All shortlisted entries and winners will be chosen by our global judging team, with the exception of the People’s Choice Award, which will be decided by public vote. Voters will also have the chance to win 1 of 10 exclusive Voter Prize Packs that will be given out at the conclusion of the competition.
How to Enter
Entering the awards is simple and designed to be accessible for all creators. To participate, just visit creatorawards.rode.com and complete the submission form before the deadline on October 30.
All you need to do is provide a link to your own nominated channel on a platform of your choosing that best represents your work. Our judging panel will then review all submissions and place shortlisted entries into the most appropriate categories for consideration.
All shortlisted entrants will also receive a RØDE Creator Pack, including merchandise, gear, and an official certificate of recognition.
If you’re successfully shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award, community voting for these finalists will run from November 6 until November 19, with winners for all categories being revealed through the Creator of the Year website on November 20.
Are you our next Creator of the Year? You’ll never know unless you enter, so what are you waiting for? Head over to creatorawards.rode.com and submit your channel today. We can’t wait to see the amazing content you’ve created!