Caolan Ward has been nominated for Sports Creator of the Year, Presented by Sky Sports, for a creator who has "made a significant impact in the world of sports through their innovative TikTok content."

Donaghpatrick TikTok star nominated for Sports Creator of the Year

Published: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 12:00 PM

TikTok Ireland has announced the nominees for the TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2025, with Donaghpatrick native Caolan Ward being nominated for Sports Creator of the Year.

The shortlist features twelve Irish creators across categories spanning fashion, food, sport, books, and entertainment, showcasing the continued strength of #GaelTok, a cultural resurgence redefining modern Irish identity.

The ceremony takes place in London on Thursday 13th November. The full shortlist is now live, and voting is open in the TikTok app, where the community can cast their votes to crown this year’s winners.

Rebecca O’Keeffe, Content Operations Lead, Ireland said: “this year, we're proud to celebrate 12 outstanding Irish creators nominated for the TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2025. These nominees exemplify the vibrant #GaelTok community on the app, inspiring and entertaining millions worldwide while highlighting Ireland's culture and creativity. Congratulations to all of the nominees and we can’t wait to see who is crowned winners for 2025.”