Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 took kids and families to Bikini Bottom for the biggest underwater party of the summer to celebrate 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants. The event, held on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), was hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke). It showcased enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture, and augmented reality, along with fun celebrity collaborations and appearances. The event featured Nickelodeon’s signature orange blimp award, epic slimings, and exciting surprises, revealing fans’ favorite TV shows, movies, music, and more.
Highlights from the event included:
An energetic opening dance number with Paul Russell performing his hit “Lil Boo Thang,” while a montage showcased popular shows, movies, music, and internet sensations from the year.
A performance medley by The Kid LAROI of his hits “Nights Like This,” “Girls,” and “Stay,” ending with an epic sliming.
Serena Williams was honored with the Legend Gold Blimp Award for her illustrious career in sports, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, presented by Kelly Rowland.
A halftime moment featuring Jelly Roll, Heidi Klum, and a marching band, followed by Jelly Roll getting slimed from a giant slushy cup on stage.
An animated Dora the Explorer dousing the audience with tropical slime.
Henry Golding got a surprise sliming while announcing Post Malone as the winner of “Favorite Male Artist.”
An exclusive teaser clip from the CG-animated film Transformers One was presented by cast members Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key.
Underwater scuba divers revealed Jack Black as “Favorite Villain” before he was slimed upon receiving his Orange Blimp.
Reneé Rapp got a center stage sliming upon accepting her Orange Blimp for “Favorite Breakout Artist.”
SpongeBob and Patrick chatted with Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell before their win for “Fan-Favorite Movie” for Good Burger 2.
The inaugural Nickelodeon Our World award honored 14 recipients, chosen by the Nickelodeon Our World coalition of partners in collaboration with the Jefferson Awards.
A multicolor finale sliming blasted from a giant cake for SpongeBob’s birthday.
Appearances were made by Nickelodeon’s iconic animated characters, including the cast of PAW Patrol, Rock Paper Scissors, Lincoln Loud from The Loud House, Sandy Cheeks from SpongeBob SquarePants, and Dora from Dora The Explorer.
Celebrities present included Iain Armitage, MrBeast, Benny Blanco, Kylie Cantrall, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Henry Golding, Mckenna Grace, DeAndre Hopkins, Montana Jordan, Ryan Kaji, Anna Kendrick, Post Malone, Shameik Moore, Rita Ora, Bella Poarch, Raegan Revord, Lexi Rivera, Margot Robbie, Olivia Rodrigo, Adam Sandler, Walker Scobell, Hannah Stocking, Heidi Klum, and Jordan & Salish Matter.
Nickelodeon talent appearances included Wolfgang Schaeffer, Jahzir Bruno, Lexi Janicek from The Really Loud House, Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin from The Thundermans, and Young Dylan from Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 winners are:
**TELEVISION:**
Favorite Kids TV Show: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Favorite Family TV Show: Young Sheldon
Favorite Reality Show: America’s Got Talent
Favorite Cartoon: SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Female TV Star (Kids): Olivia Rodrigo (Nini, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
Favorite Male TV Star (Kids): Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
Favorite Female TV Star (Family): Miranda Cosgrove (Carly, iCarly)
Favorite Male TV Star (Family): Iain Armitage (Sheldon Cooper, Young Sheldon)
**FILM:**
Favorite Movie: Barbie
Favorite Movie Actor: Timothée Chalamet (Willy Wonka, Wonka)
Favorite Movie Actress: Margot Robbie (Barbie, Barbie)
Favorite Animated Movie: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie: Adam Sandler (Leo, Leo)
Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: Anna Kendrick (Poppy, Trolls Band Together)
Favorite Villain: Jack Black (Bowser, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
**MUSIC:**
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist: Post Malone
Favorite Music Group: Imagine Dragons
Favorite Song: “What Was I Made For?” – Billie Eilish
Favorite Music Collaboration: “Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
Favorite Breakout Artist: Reneé Rapp
Favorite Album: “GUTS” – Olivia Rodrigo
Favorite Global Music Star (North America): Taylor Swift
Favorite Ticket of the Year: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Favorite Viral Song: “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
**OTHER CATEGORIES:**
Favorite Male Creator: MrBeast
Favorite Female Creator: Lexi Rivera
Favorite Gamer: Kai Cenat
Favorite Social Music Star: Bella Poarch
Favorite Creator Family: Jordan Matter/Salish Matter
Favorite Female Sports Star: Simone Biles
Favorite Male Sports Star: Travis Kelce
Favorite Video Game: Roblox
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will encore on Sunday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon and at 9 a.m. on Nicktoons. It will also air on Monday, July 15, at 9 p.m. on TeenNick. The show will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting Sunday, July 14.