UK Top Influencer Awards 2026: Official Categories

Celebrating Every Corner of the Creator World

The UK Top Influencer Awards celebrate the creators, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the future of digital culture. From grassroots talent to global icons, each category recognises authenticity, creativity, and impact across the influencer landscape.
Our awards shine a light on the people using their platforms to inspire, educate, entertain, and empower others : proving that influence, when used for good, can create real change.
At the pinnacle of the evening, one creator will take home the ultimate title: The UK’s Top Influencer 2026.

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Influencer Tiers

1. Nano: Celebrating creators with under 10k followers who use their voice and creativity to build genuine community connections.
2. Micro: Recognising influencers with 10k–100k followers who create meaningful content that drives engagement and trust.
3. Macro: Honouring established creators whose reach and professionalism consistently influence culture and conversation.
4. Celebrity: Highlighting public figures who use their platforms to connect, inspire, and make a positive difference both online and in traditional media.

Dylan Wagner winner of UK Top Macro Influencer at the 2025 UK Top Influencer Awards
Georgia Wood Winner of UK Top Model Influencer at the 2025 UK Top Influencer Awards

Content Niches

5. Comedy: For creators who make us laugh, lifting spirits and bringing joy through original humour and relatable content.
6. Model: Celebrating models redefining beauty standards and confidence through creative and powerful imagery.
7. Food: Honouring food lovers, chefs, and creators who inspire audiences through recipes, reviews, and culinary storytelling.
8. Travel: For adventurers who share the world through captivating stories, photography, and experiences that spark wanderlust.
9. Music: Celebrating artists, vocalists, producers, and music influencers connecting audiences through sound and creativity.

 10. 🚨Livestreaming: Recognising creators who shine live, building loyal audiences through authentic real-time content.
11. 🚨 Long-Form Content: For creators producing in-depth, horizontal-format videos typically over 3 minutes long: from mini-documentaries to series-style storytelling.
12. 🚨 E-Gaming: Celebrating the UK’s top gaming personalities, from competitive players to streaming entertainers.
13. Podcast: Honouring creators using audio storytelling to inform, inspire, and entertain their listeners.
14. 🚨 Cars – Vehicle: For automotive enthusiasts showcasing passion for cars, bikes, and everything on wheels.

Impact & Values

15. Inspirational: Recognising creators who motivate others by sharing their journey, resilience, and personal growth.
16. 🚨 Wellness: Celebrating influencers promoting mental health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
17. 🚨 Educational: For those teaching valuable skills, knowledge, or insights that empower and inform their audience.
18. Social Justice: Honouring voices using their platform to advocate for fairness, equality, and positive change.
19.🚨Diversity: Celebrating individuals who champion inclusion, representation, and cultural awareness online.

Eve - from Let's Make A Difference winner of UK Top Inspirational Influencer at The 2025 UK Top Influencer Awards
Dom Lennon from Social Saviour winner of UK Top Social Media Manager Influencer at the 2025 UK Top Influencer Awards

Industry Roles

20. Social Media Manager: Recognising the experts managing online communities, campaigns, and brand voices behind the scenes.
21. Influencer/Talent Manager: Honouring professionals supporting creators’ careers and growth within the industry.
22. Business: For entrepreneurs and business owners building success through creativity, branding, and digital influence.
23. 🚨Brand: Celebrating companies creating authentic, collaborative campaigns with creators and influencers.

Style & Culture

24. Style & Glam: Celebrating creators who showcase excellence in hair, makeup, and personal styling both on and off camera.
25. Fashion: For trendsetters and designers redefining style, individuality, and fashion content online.
26. Performer: Honouring creators in music, dance, acting, and live arts who bring performance to the digital stage.
27. Family: Recognising families sharing real, heartwarming, and inspiring glimpses of life together online.
28. 🚨 Pageant: Celebrating contestants and queens using social media to inspire, empower, and uplift beyond the stage.

Dakota Winner of UK Top Family Influencer at the 2025 UK Top Influencer Awards
Eve from Lets Make A Difference and Chris Henderson Managing Director of UK Top Influencer Ltd. Eve won the title of UK Top Influencer for receiving the highest amount of votes across the entire UK Top Influencer Awards competition

 Special Recognition

29. 🚨 Sport: For athletes and sports creators blending competition, lifestyle, and motivation to engage audiences.
30. 🚨 Viral Moment: Recognising a creator or piece of content that captured national attention and shaped the year’s online culture.
31. The UK’s Top Influencer: The highest honour of the night, awarded to the creator whose authenticity, impact, and influence truly define 2026.

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F.A.Q.s

When Do Nominations Open?

Nominatons will open in November 2025 follow us on social media for more updates!

How do I nominate someone for the UK Top Influencer Awards 2026?

Nominations can be made directly through the official UK Top Influencer website. Simply choose the category that best fits the creator, brand, or industry professional you wish to nominate and complete the short nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else.

Who can enter the UK Top Influencer Awards?

The awards are open to creators, brands, and industry professionals based in or operating within the UK. Whether you’re a Nano influencer just starting out, a business collaborating with talent, or a well-known public figure, there’s a category for you.

How are the winners selected?

Each category is reviewed by a panel of judges who assess creativity, authenticity, impact, and overall contribution to the digital space. Then once the Judges shortlist is released, the public vote opens. Whoever receives the most votes in each category wins, whoever gets the most votes overall wins The UK Top Influencer title.

When and where will the UK Top Influencer Awards 2026 take place?

The live final will be held at The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle, on 3rd May 2026. Guests can expect an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment as we crown the UK’s top creators.

What does the title “The UK’s Top Influencer 2026” mean?
Whoever receives the highest amount of votes across all the categories.

This is the highest honour of the night, awarded to one creator whose influence, authenticity, and positive impact have defined the year. The winner represents the best of the UK’s digital creator community.