QTCinderella Streamer Awards 2026 Key Changes

☑️ My analysis: Including Kick could make for a different event

Streamers not having to rely on their community, and having the option to put their own name in the event is a big thing. There is no doubt about that, and adding to the fact that streamers also have a dashboard where they can edit their information after being nominated adds another useful element into the mix. However, the community has been alleging for years that Kick streamers were being overlooked, and that the Stake-backed platform deserves a space at The Streamer Awards.

QTCinderella has addressed the issue before, after she received backlash following last year’s show. The streamer had claimed that the community chooses the nomination, not her, and Kick users just aren’t supporting creators. However, since The Streamer Awards 2026 features a self-apply option, Kick streamers could apply without waiting for their community to come forward. This means, if QT’s claim is correct, then Kick creators can apply themselves without having to wait for a nomination by their community — and that will have a huge impact on the Awards, as well as the possible winners.