The Helen Keller Award
June 26, 2025
7:00pm CST
Live Virtual Ceremony
About
This award isn’t about numbers.
It’s about presence, voice, and the kind of creativity that makes people feel seen.
We are honoring women making great videos that the YouTube algorithm just didn’t catch.
Here, we don’t care about likes or followers - we care about the idea, the story, the engagement, and the deep passion behind it.
It’s about presence, voice, and the kind of creativity that makes people feel seen.
We are honoring women making great videos that the YouTube algorithm just didn’t catch.
Here, we don’t care about likes or followers - we care about the idea, the story, the engagement, and the deep passion behind it.
Quick Facts
120,000 Long-Form YouTube Videos Analyzed:
Published in 2024 by women in the United States.
31 Nominees, 9 Categories:
They’ll all be part of an outstanding virtual celebration.
How We Chose:
Videos were selected through a mix of AI-assisted search and human curation, focused on originality, storytelling, perspective, and initial hook.
No Applications — All Discovered:
Only channels with up to 50,000 subscribers. Every video was found and reviewed independently.
keynote Speaker
Jenna Banks
Jenna Banks is a best-selling author, event facilitator, and host of The Jenna Banks Show. From single motherhood to building and selling two successful businesses for nearly $1M in profit, Jenna now dedicates her work to empowering others to follow their dreams.
HOSTS
HOSTS
Brittany New
Brittany is a global YouTuber and digital entrepreneur who helps brands create unforgettable consumer experiences by blending creative branding with data-driven strategy.
Jim Mullen
Jim is an Amazon Influencer and side hustle strategist who helps people build passive income and take control of their financial future through practical, no-nonsense advice.
Nominees
nominees
- LIFESTYLE DESIGN
Austen Tosone
Flora Sage - PERSONAL GROWTH
Crystal Lee
GlamourPuss
Mahna Ghafori
Trace Face-It - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Melanie Santos
Sage Lotus
Stephanie Parisi
Tarra Lu - CREATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Christina Fashion
Sarah Turner Agency
Soundarya Balasubramani
Steph Perez - CREATOR ECONOMY
Amber Figlow
Erika Vieira
Trena Little - PODCAST INTERVIEWS
Ande Lyons
Fit for Joy
Kala Riggins - PERSONAL FINANCE
BetterWitch
Karin Carr
Level Up With Kena
Lillian Zhang - EVERYDAY TECH
Belinda Shi
Faraday Academy
Felicia Mesadieu
Jelena Ostrovska - REAL LIVES, REAL STORIES
Chasing
Jackie Cymone
Yolanda Brooks
final jury
final jury
Desiree Martinez
Desiree Martinez is a marketing strategist and YouTuber behind The Kast Agency, where she shares custom marketing tips to help businesses grow through smart digital and traditional strategies.
▶ç
Jackie Rhoads
Jackie is a lifestyle and fashion YouTuber known for her vlogs, hauls, and warm personality. With a growing community, she shares her creativity and light, inspiring others through her content.
Jen Hardy
Jen hosts a YouTube channel featuring interviews from all sides of the justice system, thought-provoking shorts, and live conversations twice a week. She creates space for honest dialogue and connection.
▶ç
Nikki
Nikki is the creator of Nikki Connected, where she shares practical tips on budgeting and making money from home. Her goal is to help others take control of their finances and live the life they deserve.
Tanya Smith
Tanya is the founder of Stream Like a BOSS®, where she helps service providers turn livestreams and podcasts into sustainable income—without chasing algorithms or losing their voice.
▶ç
Stephanie
Steph is a certified hypnotist and Femininity+ coach who creates uplifting content focused on transformation, self-love, and living authentically.
agenda
Agenda
- Welcoming - 7:00 PM
- Keynote Speaker - 7:10 PM
- Nominees Category 1 and 2 - 7:25 PM
- Special Attraction - 7:40 PM
- Nominees Category 3 to 6 - 7:50 PM
- Live Music - 8:30 PM
- Nominees Category 7 and 8 - 8:35 PM
Methodology
At the Helen Keller Award, we honor impact over follower count. Our process begins with a custom AI reviewing 8,000+ YouTube channels, followed by human insight to refine the list. During the live event, a jury of creators and professionals selects the winners across 8 categories.
About helen
About Helen
Helen Keller was an American author, activist, and the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree. Despite losing her sight and hearing at a young age, she became a global symbol of courage, inclusion, and human potential. A fierce advocate for women’s rights and social justice, she transformed silence into language and gave a voice to those unheard. This award carries her name as a tribute to creativity born from courage - a reminder that true influence isn’t about being the loudest, but about being authentic, brave, and deeply human. Just like the women we’re here to honor.
winners
winners
Sponsors
The Helen Keller Award is a recognition for women YouTube creators—specifically nano and micro influencers—who show outstanding originality, storytelling, and perspective.
It celebrates hidden gems the algorithm didn't catch, giving them the spotlight they truly deserve.
It celebrates hidden gems the algorithm didn't catch, giving them the spotlight they truly deserve.
Women creators on YouTube with up to 50,000 subscribers. We're focusing on nano and micro influencers who are creating amazing long-form videos — the kind that deserve more attention. No applications. No nominations. We find the videos ourselves.
Nominees will receive a beautifully designed custom kit with their name, as a celebration of their work and presence.
Winners will receive a special trophy — a physical reminder of their creativity, their voice, and the story they chose to share.
Winners will receive a special trophy — a physical reminder of their creativity, their voice, and the story they chose to share.
We combined technology with human insight.
Our trained AI reviewed over 8,000 channels and 100,000 videos published in 2024, helping us find hidden gems that stood out.
From there, a jury will evaluate the finalists based on 4 key criteria: originality of concept, storytelling, unique perspective and initial hook.
Our trained AI reviewed over 8,000 channels and 100,000 videos published in 2024, helping us find hidden gems that stood out.
From there, a jury will evaluate the finalists based on 4 key criteria: originality of concept, storytelling, unique perspective and initial hook.
There are 8 categories, with 3 nominees in each.
The award ceremony will be hosted virtually and streamed live on our official YouTube channel. More details will be shared directly with the nominees ahead of the event.
June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST. Save the date to celebrate authentic, powerful digital storytelling.
Just head to our official YouTube channel on June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST to watch the live stream from anywhere in the world.
If you're a nominee, you'll receive all the details directly by email before the event, along with a special link just for you.
If you're a nominee, you'll receive all the details directly by email before the event, along with a special link just for you.
We named it the Helen Keller Award because Helen Keller represents what this award is all about — courage, creativity, and a voice that rises even when the world isn't listening. Just like her, many creators are sharing powerful messages that deserve to be seen, even if the algorithm didn't catch them.
For this edition, nominees were selected internally. However, there may be opportunities to nominate in future editions—stay tuned!
No. Being nominated and attending the virtual event is completely free of charge.