Stream Awards 2025: Ukraine Edition Returns with 14 Categories and Community Choice
Voting Period: January 26 - March 2, 2026
Ceremony: Early March 2026 (exact date TBA)
Host: Mykhailo "Olsior" Zvieriev (Maincast analyst)
Categories: 14 (4 new categories added)
Partners: Logitech G, Pepsi, Lay's
Following a highly successful inaugural event in 2024, Stream Awards 2025: Ukraine Edition is officially back. Organized by Streams Charts and StreamAdvisor, the second annual ceremony celebrates the best Ukrainian-language streamers on Twitch and YouTube. Voting opens today, January 26, and runs through March 2, 2026, with the awards ceremony streaming live in early March on the channel of renowned esports analyst Mykhailo "Olsior" Zvieriev.
Expanded Format: From 10 to 14 Categories
Building on last year's foundation, Stream Awards 2025 expands from 10 to 14 categories, introducing four exciting new awards: Collaboration of the Year (powered by Lay's), Always Live, Marathon of the Year, and the groundbreaking Community Choice category. The expansion reflects the growing diversity and maturity of Ukraine's streaming ecosystem.
According to Streams Charts data, Ukrainian-language streams generated more than 172.6 million hours watched in the first six months of 2025 alone—a 3.2% increase year-over-year. This growth demonstrates the vibrant and expanding nature of Ukraine's livestreaming industry.
How to Vote: Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Visit the official awards website at streamawards.com.ua
- 2Log in using your Twitch account (required to participate)
- 3Select your favorites in each category. Each account can vote once—votes cannot be changed
Revolutionary Community Choice Category
The new Community Choice category represents a major innovation for Stream Awards 2025. Unlike other categories where nominees are automatically selected based on Streams Charts analytics, Community Choice allows viewers to nominate any Ukrainian-language streamer who has broadcast at least 100 hours during the year. Both participants and the winner are determined solely by audience activity, without relying on statistical metrics.
Additionally, viewers can now add their favorite streamers to any category if they're not already included in the official shortlist, giving the community unprecedented control over the nomination process.
All 14 Categories for Stream Awards 2025
Celebrating the most influential Ukrainian streamer of 2025
Honoring the top female content creator in the Ukrainian community
Recognizing the best newcomer to Ukrainian streaming
Top Counter-Strike 2 content creator
Premier Dota 2 streamer in Ukraine
Best streamer outside gaming content
Leading virtual content creator
Outstanding streaming show or series
Most popular game among Ukrainian streamers
Top competitive gaming title
Best collaborative streaming project
Most consistent broadcaster
Best extended streaming event
Fan-selected favorite streamer
Major Brand Partnerships
Stream Awards 2025 has secured partnerships with leading global brands, demonstrating the commercial viability and growing prestige of Ukrainian streaming. Logitech G powers both Best CS2 Streamer and Best Dota 2 Streamer categories, Pepsi sponsors Streamer of the Year, and Lay's supports the new Collaboration of the Year category.
Meet the Host: Olsior
The 2025 ceremony will be hosted by Mykhailo "Olsior" Zvieriev, one of Ukraine's most recognized esports broadcasting talents and analysts. Currently working with Maincast, Olsior brings extensive experience in esports commentary and analysis to the event. The ceremony will stream live on his Twitch channel in early March 2026, with the exact date and additional details to be announced.
Looking Back: Stream Awards 2024 Success
The inaugural Stream Awards 2024 marked a watershed moment for Ukrainian streaming. Over three weeks of voting, more than 10,000 people participated across ten categories. The online awards ceremony peaked at over 6,300 concurrent viewers, making it a true celebration for Ukrainian streamers and their audiences.
One of the night's biggest winners was Mykhailo "Leb1ga" Lebiga, one of Ukraine's most popular streamers, who took home three prestigious trophies. The ceremony was broadcast on the channel of popular Ukrainian streamer thetremba, gathering thousands of viewers and establishing the event as a landmark for the entire Ukrainian streaming community.
"Launching Stream Awards last year was a natural milestone for the development of Ukraine's livestreaming industry. The market continues to grow: the number of unique channels and overall viewership of Ukrainian-language content across streaming platforms is increasing. We believe Stream Awards serves as an important focal point for the industry—helping structure the market, increase its visibility, and support the growth of Ukrainian livestreaming as a mature and transparent segment of the digital economy."
— Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Streams Charts
"Stream Awards 2025: Ukrainian Edition is more than just an award ceremony—it's a true celebration of Ukraine's streaming community. Our streamers are talented, creative individuals who bring emotions, inspiration, and a sense of connection to their audiences every day. This award is not only about honoring the best—it's about supporting the entire community that is shaping the future of Ukrainian streaming."
— Ievgen Skyba, CEO of StreamAdvisor
Supporting Ukrainian Digital Culture
Beyond recognition and celebration, Stream Awards plays a crucial role in developing Ukraine's digital culture and media landscape. The awards help structure the market, increase visibility for Ukrainian content creators, and demonstrate that Ukrainian streaming has matured into a professional, transparent segment of the digital economy worthy of major brand partnerships and international attention.
Voting is open from January 26 through March 2, 2026. Every voice matters in determining who will take home the prestigious Stream Awards 2025 trophies. Whether you're supporting your favorite gaming streamer, entertainment creator, or VTuber, your vote helps celebrate the diversity and talent of Ukraine's streaming community.