* Best in Gaming: For the best video game streamer, reviewer or other personality
* Best in Food and Drink: For the best food or beverage blogger or reviewer
* Best in Activism: For the best activist or public figure using social media for activism
* Best in Animals and Pets: For the best pet or animal blogger or account on social media
* Best in Architecture and Design: For the best architecture or design blogger or account on social media
* Best in Art: For the best artist or art account on social media
* Best in Business: For the best business or company account on social media
* Best in Comedy: For the best comedian or comedy account on social media
* Best in Education: For the best educator or educational account on social media
* Best in Entertainment: For the best entertainer or entertainment account on social media
* Best in Fashion and Beauty: For the best fashion or beauty blogger or account on social media
* Best in Finance and Investing: For the best finance or investment blogger or account on social media
* Best in Food and Drink: For the best food or beverage blogger or reviewer on social media
* Best in Government and Politics: For the best government or political account on social media
* Best in Health and Fitness: For the best health or fitness blogger or account on social media
* Best in Humor: For the best humor or comedy account on social media
* Best in Influencer Marketing: For the best social media influencer or influencer marketing campaign
* Best in Lifestyle: For the best lifestyle blogger or account on social media
* Best in Music and Entertainment: For the best music or entertainment account on social media
* Best in News: For the best news or journalism account on social media
* Best in Photography and Travel: For the best travel or photography blogger or account on social media
* Best in Science and Education: For the best science or education account on social media
* Best in Sports and Fitness: For the best sports or fitness blogger or account on social media
* Best in Technology and Innovation: For the best technology or innovation blogger or account on social media
* Best in Writing and Literature: For the best writer or literary account on social media
In addition to these awards, the Shorty Awards also present a number of special awards, such as the Shorty of the Year, the Shorty Legacy Award, and the Shorty Hall of Fame.