The Creators of the Year Readers' Choice Poll Winners: See Who Got Your Vote!

Mar. 15, 2025

Keith Lee; Ms. Rachel; Golloria.Photo:Bennett Raglin/Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty; Golloria/Instagram

Bennett Raglin/Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty; Golloria/Instagram

Tens of thousands of you cast your vote in every category, putting the spotlight on the people making you laugh, share and save tips in 60-second increments. See who took top honors in PEOPLE’s Creators of the Year Poll.

01of 15Hottest YouTube Talk Show Host: Sean EvansSean Evans.First We FeastAnd we mean “hottest” literally. What other interviewer can claim to have brought half of Hollywood to tears with their talk show? Sean Evans, the host ofHot Ones,gets A-listers to open up while they’re super defeated from the increasingly sizzling chicken wings they’re forced to consume. He won in a category that included Amelia Dimoldenberg ofChicken Shop Date,Josh “Bru” Brubaker ofBru on the Radioand Alex Cooper ofCall Her Daddy.

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Hottest YouTube Talk Show Host: Sean Evans

Sean Evans.First We Feast

First We Feast

And we mean “hottest” literally. What other interviewer can claim to have brought half of Hollywood to tears with their talk show? Sean Evans, the host ofHot Ones,gets A-listers to open up while they’re super defeated from the increasingly sizzling chicken wings they’re forced to consume. He won in a category that included Amelia Dimoldenberg ofChicken Shop Date,Josh “Bru” Brubaker ofBru on the Radioand Alex Cooper ofCall Her Daddy.

02of 15Best on BeautyTok: GolloriaGolloria.golloria/InstagramJust how impactful is Golloria’s beauty content? She inspirednot one, buttwo beauty brandsto change up their formulations to be more inclusive with her honest, fair product reviews. Others in the category includedIsabelle Clancy,Jackie AsamoahandErica Taylor.

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Best on BeautyTok: Golloria

Golloria.golloria/Instagram

golloria/Instagram

Just how impactful is Golloria’s beauty content? She inspirednot one, buttwo beauty brandsto change up their formulations to be more inclusive with her honest, fair product reviews. Others in the category includedIsabelle Clancy,Jackie AsamoahandErica Taylor.

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Most Snackable Food Content: Keith Lee

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04of 15Most Snackable Food Creator: Donut DaddyDonut Daddy/InstagramThse food accounts are sizzling, and not just for their culinary creations.Donut Daddygot your votes for tastiest, oppositeCedrik Lorenzen,Gianluca ConteandManny HP.

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Most Snackable Food Creator: Donut Daddy

Donut Daddy/Instagram

Thse food accounts are sizzling, and not just for their culinary creations.Donut Daddygot your votes for tastiest, oppositeCedrik Lorenzen,Gianluca ConteandManny HP.

05of 15Best Parent Humor: Lindsey GurkLindsey Gurk/InstagramNothing brightens up a late night feeding more than some relatable parenting content, andLindsey Gurkhas mastered everything from laugh-out-loud impressions of her kids tomood-boosting community. Other relatable accounts in the category worth a follow include Dave Ogleton (@fitdadceo), Caitlin Murray (@bigtimeadulting) andNicole Story Dent.

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Best Parent Humor: Lindsey Gurk

Lindsey Gurk/Instagram

Nothing brightens up a late night feeding more than some relatable parenting content, andLindsey Gurkhas mastered everything from laugh-out-loud impressions of her kids tomood-boosting community. Other relatable accounts in the category worth a follow include Dave Ogleton (@fitdadceo), Caitlin Murray (@bigtimeadulting) andNicole Story Dent.

06of 15Sweetest (or Saltiest) Senior Citizen: Grandma DroniakGrandma Droniak/InstagramSome seniors on social media are fonts of inspiration and wisdom (likeBarbara “Babs” CostelloandSharon Barber a.k.a. Grandma Great). Others are determined to make you smile, like Edwin Rayner (Grandad Sings) and some, like the winner in this category,Lillian Droniak, are determined to make you flat-out cackle.

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Sweetest (or Saltiest) Senior Citizen: Grandma Droniak

Grandma Droniak/Instagram

Some seniors on social media are fonts of inspiration and wisdom (likeBarbara “Babs” CostelloandSharon Barber a.k.a. Grandma Great). Others are determined to make you smile, like Edwin Rayner (Grandad Sings) and some, like the winner in this category,Lillian Droniak, are determined to make you flat-out cackle.

07of 15Favorite Original Songwriter: JaxCindy Ord/GettyIt’s hardly a(Victoria’s) Secretthat Jax has had a monster year, and she can add a win in this category (overMikey Angelo,Aaliyah’s InterludeandAlex Warren) to her long list of accomplishments.

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Favorite Original Songwriter: Jax

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It’s hardly a(Victoria’s) Secretthat Jax has had a monster year, and she can add a win in this category (overMikey Angelo,Aaliyah’s InterludeandAlex Warren) to her long list of accomplishments.

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Home Improvement Inspo: Becky Bidlen

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09of 15Top-Notch Nostalgia Content: Erin MillerErin Miller/InstagramAt this point, it would be harder to find a millennial woman who hadnotforwarded one of these nostalgia accounts to her friends. Erin Miller (@overthemoonfaraway) was crowned queen of the mall content, in a very tight race that includedKate Steinberg, Chrissy Allen (@csapunch) and Rob Anderson (@heartthrobert).

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Top-Notch Nostalgia Content: Erin Miller

Erin Miller/Instagram

At this point, it would be harder to find a millennial woman who hadnotforwarded one of these nostalgia accounts to her friends. Erin Miller (@overthemoonfaraway) was crowned queen of the mall content, in a very tight race that includedKate Steinberg, Chrissy Allen (@csapunch) and Rob Anderson (@heartthrobert).

10of 15Best Podcast: The ToastJackie Oshry/InstagramSisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry have your addicted to your AirPods with their pop culture podcastThe Toast, but had close competition from Alix Earle (Hot Mess with Alix Earle), Brittany Broski (The Broski Report)and Jake Shane (Therapuss with Jake Shane).

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Best Podcast: The Toast

Jackie Oshry/Instagram

Sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry have your addicted to your AirPods with their pop culture podcastThe Toast, but had close competition from Alix Earle (Hot Mess with Alix Earle), Brittany Broski (The Broski Report)and Jake Shane (Therapuss with Jake Shane).

11of 15Queen of CleanTok: Operation NikiOperation Niki/InstagramRochelle Nicole, a.ka.Operation Niki, is convincing you to get your space in order, one TikTok at a time. You’ll be inspired to clean things you didn’t even know were cleanable. (Who knew a trash can could be so sparkling?) Her competition includedMonica Brady, Sophie Liard (The Folding Lady) andVanesa Amaro.

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Queen of CleanTok: Operation Niki

Operation Niki/Instagram

Rochelle Nicole, a.ka.Operation Niki, is convincing you to get your space in order, one TikTok at a time. You’ll be inspired to clean things you didn’t even know were cleanable. (Who knew a trash can could be so sparkling?) Her competition includedMonica Brady, Sophie Liard (The Folding Lady) andVanesa Amaro.

12of 15Best Celebrity Podcasters: Tay and Taylor LautnerKevin Winter/GettyThe Squeezehad tons of juice in this category thanks to its husband-and-wife podcast duo,Taylor and Tay Lautner. Other A-list names in their category included Dax Shepard (Armchair Expert), Kate and Oliver Hudson (Sibling Revelry) and Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes (SmartLess).

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Best Celebrity Podcasters: Tay and Taylor Lautner

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The Squeezehad tons of juice in this category thanks to its husband-and-wife podcast duo,Taylor and Tay Lautner. Other A-list names in their category included Dax Shepard (Armchair Expert), Kate and Oliver Hudson (Sibling Revelry) and Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes (SmartLess).

13of 15Best Kids' Content: Ms. RachelMs Rachel/InstagramCan you say “Victory”? Very good!Ms. Rachel is unmissable (you aren’t hallucinating,that’s a Ms. Rachel plushie)and the subject of every toddler’s obsession. But don’t sleep on fellow kids' content creators (who we promise are also tolerable for parents)Jordan Matter,Kaji FamilyandRebecca Zamolo.

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Best Kids' Content: Ms. Rachel

Ms Rachel/Instagram

Can you say “Victory”? Very good!Ms. Rachel is unmissable (you aren’t hallucinating,that’s a Ms. Rachel plushie)and the subject of every toddler’s obsession. But don’t sleep on fellow kids' content creators (who we promise are also tolerable for parents)Jordan Matter,Kaji FamilyandRebecca Zamolo.

14of 15Best A-Lister Turned InfluencerFrazer Harrison/GettyFromplaying superheroestopretend cooking shows, is there anything Jennifer Garner can’t do? The actress turned out to have a knack for creatingincredibly fun Instagrams, putting her in a pantheon of stars who are just as fun to watch on the super-small screen, that includes Reese Witherspoon, Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Best A-Lister Turned Influencer

Frazer Harrison/Getty

Fromplaying superheroestopretend cooking shows, is there anything Jennifer Garner can’t do? The actress turned out to have a knack for creatingincredibly fun Instagrams, putting her in a pantheon of stars who are just as fun to watch on the super-small screen, that includes Reese Witherspoon, Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Dakayla Wilsonpirouetted away with the win in this category, oppositeKim Hale,Kelli ErdmanandMatt Steffanina.

source: people.com