Introduction
The 12th Shorty Awards were held on May 3, 2020 via an online live stream event. The event was originally scheduled to be held at 1515 Broadway Theater in New York City, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually. The digital show was hosted by American actor and comedian J. B. Smoove, and Fetty Wap provided a musical performance. The show was streamed on Periscope and YouTube with presenters including Lindsey Vonn, Bobby Berk and Jaime Camil.
Influencer finalists and winners
The full nominations were announced on January 21, 2020 before voting and academy rankings determined the finalists. The finalists were announced on March 10, 2020. Winners were announced at the ceremony on May 3, 2020.
Winners are listed first and in boldface.
Arts & Entertainment
| Best Actor | Best Celebrity |
| Best in Comedy | Best in Dance
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| Best in Music | Best in Sports |
Content of the Year
| Emoji of the Year
| GIF of the Year
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| Instagram of the Year
| Meme of the Year
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Creative & Media
| Best Animal
| Best in Art
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| Best in Beauty
| Best in Fashion
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| Best in Food
| Best in Health & Wellness
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| Best in House & Home
| Best Journalist
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| Best LGBTQ+ Account
| Best in Lifestyle
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| Best in Meme/Parody Account
| Best in Parenting/Family
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| Best in Weird
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Team Internet
| Breakout YouTuber
| Instagrammer of the Year
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| TikToker of the Year
| Twitch Streamer of the Year
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| Best YouTube Comedian
| Best YouTube Ensemble |
| Best YouTube Musician
| YouTuber of the Year
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Tech & Innovation
| Best in Activism
| Best in Gaming
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| Best Podcaster
| Best in Travel
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Phenom Award
The Phenom Award is given to those that used social media to make a significant impact benefiting the community. The following received the 2020 Phenom Award: