The 8th Annual Streamy Awards was the eighth installment of the

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honoring the best in American

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series and their creators. The ceremony was broadcast live on

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on October 22, 2018 from

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. They were hosted by

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. On October 9, 2018, the 1st annual Streamys Brand Awards were held during the IAB Digital Content NewFronts West at

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Hollywood and hosted by Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz. The awards honored notable achievements in

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. On October 18, 2018, the 2nd annual Purpose Awards @ The Streamys were held, hosted by

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. The awards recognized digital creators, brands, and nonprofits who have used their influence for a greater good.

Performers

The 8th Annual Streamy Awards featured the following musical performances:

Winners and nominees

Emma Chamberlain for Chamberlain Coffee, 2020 (1)

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The nominees were announced on September 25, 2018. 24 of the awards were announced on October 20 at the Streamy Premiere Awards in

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, hosted by BlameItOnKway and Montana Tucker. The remaining awards were announced at the main ceremony at the

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on October 22. Among the awards presented at the ceremony was the first ever

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Dog of the Year Honor, which was voted for by fans and presented by

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. Winners of the categories were selected by the Streamys Blue Ribbon Panel except for the Audience Choice and Dog of the Year awards which were put to a public vote. Winners are listed first, in bold.

Brand Awards

The first annual Streamys Brand Awards were presented at a separate event hosted by Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz at

Hollywood on October 9, 2018 during the IAB Digital Content NewFronts West. Winners are listed first, in bold.

Purpose Awards

The second annual Purpose Awards were presented at a separate event hosted by

on October 18, 2018. The awards were followed by a Creator Summit which featured panels in which creators discussed

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and

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. Purpose Award honorees are listed in bold.

Reception

Kathryn Lindsay of

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praised the diversity of nominees for the awards. ''

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'' highlighted YouTuber

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's acceptance speech in which she came out as a

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woman. The event had an increased livestream viewership of 73% compared with the previous year.

References

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