The 8th annual Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards was held on Friday 8 October 2010 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Nomination entries closed on 1 August 2010 and the nominees for this year's season, were revealed on 15 August 2010. It was also revealed that Jessica Watson received the Nickelodeon Platinum Achievement award. Nickelodeon Australia rebranded during these Awards. The Kids' Choice Awards was hosted by Liam Hemsworth, Jessica Mauboy and Jerry Trainor. There were live performances by Short Stack, Amy Meredith, Cody Simpson and Justice Crew.