Check out all the winners from this year’s Hayu Stellar InstaStar Awards

After a hugely successful inaugural ceremony in November 2021, the Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards returned for their second ever ceremony in Dublin’s Morrison Hotel, last night. The only awards of its kind, InstaSTAR celebrates Ireland’s very best content creators and online personalities.

With 12 categories, we crowned 12 people with the prestigious award plus two very special accolades including best dressed on the night.

The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards shines a light on well-deserving platforms. Take a look at all of last night’s winners.

InstaStar of the Year – sponsored by Hayu

The nominees are: Sophie Murray, Louise Cooney, Aideen Kate Murphy, Grace Mongey-Gernon, Tara Anderson, Aimee Connolly, James Kavanagh, Lisa Jordan, James Patrice, Dominique Nugent.

Winner: Sophie Murray

Sophie Murray pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Rising InstaStar – sponsored by Meta

The nominees are: Dev Skehan, Megan O’Connor, Rebekah O’Leary, Amanda Adé, Aisling Kavanagh, Emma Grimes, Céline Kelly, Robyn Trout, Megan Virgo, Pamela Uba.

Winner: Amanda Adé

Amanda Adé pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Fashion Over 100k – sponsored by Pandora

The nominees are: Verona Farrell, Irena Drezi, Lauren Arthurs, Emma McEvoy, Terrie McEvoy Fitzpatrick, Niamh Cullen, Clementine MacNeice, Deirdre Phelan.

Winner: Terrie McEvoy

Terrie McEvoy pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Fashion Under 100k – sponsored by Penneys

The nominees are: Lynn Kelly, Freya Broni, Lauren Whelan, Billykiss Azeez, Claire Tenwick, Katja Mia, Emily O’Donoghue, Jennifer Wrynne.

Winner: Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Beauty Over 50k – sponsored by Benefit

The nominees are: Niall Casey, James Mac Inerney, Keilidh Cashell, Bláthnaid Murphy, Karen Constantine, Ellie Kelly, Michelle Regazzoli Stone, Chloe Koyce.

Winner: Michelle Regazzoli Stone

Michelle Regazzoli Stone pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Beauty Under 50k – sponsored by Casmara

The nominees are: Ciara Ryan, Robert Reilly, Laura Drury, Sally Foran, Pixie Woo, Cam Noble, Ben Sun, Shauna Doyle.

Winner: Ciara Ryan

Ciara Ryan pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Wellness – sponsored by Perfectil

The nominees are: Sarah Crosby, Laura Dowling, Erica Bracken, Maeve Madden, Mary-Kate Slattery, Jenny Keane, Georgie Crawford.

Winner: Maeve Madden

Maeve Madden pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Travel – sponsored by TUI

The nominees are: Sarah Hanrahan, Nadia El Ferdaoussi, Steph Barry-Woods, Janet Newenham, Siobhan McAuley, Harry McNulty , Nicola and Ronan Lavin, Tara Povey.

Winner: Steph Barry Woods

Home & Lifestyle – sponsored by Wayfair

The nominees are: Laura DeBarra, Catherine Carton, Niamh O’Sullivan, Fionnuala Moran, Joanne Mooney, Sabrina Hill, Jo Linehan, Sarah Battle.

Winner: Niamh O’Sullivan

Niamh O’Sullivan pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Food

The nominees are: Sarah Berney, Louise O’Connell, Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford, Nathan Anthony, Guy Sinnott, Ciaran Dunne, Stephanie Power.

Winner: Sarah Berney

Sarah Berney pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Comedy

The nominees are: Shane Daniel Byrne, Emma Doran, Justine Stafford, Michael Fry, Tadhg Fleming, Sean Phipps, Julie Jay, Shauna Davitt.

Winner: Sean Phipps

Sean Phipps pictured at The Hayu STELLAR InstaSTAR Awards at the Morrison Hotel, Dublin.
Picture: Brian McEvoy

Podcast

The nominees are: Laughs Of Your Life, My Pod On Paper, Housewives and Me, Catch Up With Louise McSharry, Red Room, The Group Chat, Petty Little Things, Hold My Drink, I’m Grand Mam, Empower with Emma Kehoe.