The list of nominees for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards is official, and this year the field shines with stars from film, television, music, and digital entertainment. Fans will decide who carries home the iconic orange blimp, turning this event into a true fan vote celebration across North America.
The 2025 ceremony is scheduled for spring and will air in Canada on YTV while reaching viewers in the United States on Nickelodeon. The event brings together beloved celebrities and beloved characters for a night of playful awards, surprises, and fan-powered moments.
This year’s nominees feature Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock, Pharrell Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Mila Kunis, Steve Carell, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, One Direction, Miley Cyrus, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and many more.
Voting is open to fans in Canada through YTV, with twenty-two different categories to choose from. The process invites young audiences to pick their favorites across a wide range of categories, from beloved TV shows to standout music performances and animated adventures. The power to crown the winners rests entirely with the viewers, making every vote meaningful.
The full list of nominees appears below, and Canadian viewers are encouraged to vote on YTV to support their picks.
Favourite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory
Good Luck Charlie
Jessie
Sam & Cat
Favourite Reality Show
America’s Got Talent
American Idol
The Voice
Wipeout
Favourite Cartoon
Adventure Time
Phineas and Ferb
SpongeBob SquarePants
Toucan Ninja Turtles
Favourite TV Actor
Benjamin Flores, Jr. from The Haunted Hathaways
Jack Griffo from The Thundermans
Ross Lynch from Austin & Ally
Jake Short from A.N.T. Farm
Favourite TV Actress
Ariana Grande from Sam & Cat
Jennette McCurdy from Sam & Cat
Bridgit Mendler from Good Luck Charlie
Debby Ryan from Jessie
Favourite Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Iron Man 3
Oz the Great and Powerful
The Smurfs 2
Favourite Movie Actor
Johnny Depp from The Lone Ranger
Robert Downey Jr. from Iron Man 3
Neil Patrick Harris from The Smurfs 2
Adam Sandler from Grown Ups 2
Favourite Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock from Gravity
Mila Kunis from Oz: The Great and Powerful
Jennifer Lawrence from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jayma Mays from The Smurfs 2
Favourite Animated Movie
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Despicable Me 2
Frozen
Monsters University
Favourite Voice from an Animated Movie
Steve Carell from Despicable Me 2
Miranda Cosgrove from Despicable Me 2
Billy Crystal from Monsters University
Katy Perry from The Smurfs 2
Favourite Male ButtKicker
Johnny Depp from The Lone Ranger
Robert Downey Jr. from Iron Man 3
Hugh Jackman from The Wolverine
Dwayne Johnson from Fast & Furious 6
Favourite Female ButtKicker
Sandra Bullock from Gravity
Jennifer Lawrence from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Evangeline Lilly from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Jena Malone from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Favourite Music Group
Maroon 5
One Direction
OneRepublic
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favourite Male Singer
Bruno Mars
Pitbull
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
Favourite Female Singer
Lady Gaga
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Favourite Song
I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift
Roar by Katy Perry
Story of My Life by One Direction
Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus
Favourite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Harry Potter series
The Hobbit
The Hunger Games series
Favourite Videogame
Angry Birds Star Wars
Disney Infinity
Just Dance 2014
Minecraft
Favourite App Game
Angry Birds Star Wars II
Candy Crush Saga
Despicable Me: Minion Rush
Temple Run
Favourite Funny Star
Kaley Cuoco
Kevin Hart
Andy Samberg
Sofia Vergara
Favourite Animated Animal Sidekick
Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants
Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb
Sparky from Fairly Odd Parents
Waddles from Gravity Falls
Most Enthusiastic Athlete
Dwight Howard
Cam Newton
David Ortiz
Richard Sherman
Attribution: Nickelodeon