For the first time since its inception, the ceremony was held in Dubai because of Hum Network's completion of a 10 years and its global success.

[11][12] Other winners included Susraal Mera with three, Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai and Mausam also with two awards and Hum Tehray Gunahgaar, Uff Meri Family, and Main Kukkoo Aur Woh with one apiece.

[15] Sadqay Tumhare received the most nominations with fifteen total and Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai came in second with twelve.

Momina Duraid with four, Mahira Khan, and Samiya Mumtaz and Adnan Malik, with two each, were the only individuals to win multiple trophies.

In February 2015, the Hum actors Hamza Ali Abbasi and sanam Jung were chosen as host for 2015 gala.

Rehan Ahmed and Fahad Buksh served as a directors of Red Carpet and Making of ceremony.

[25] At press release Atiqa Odho the brand ambassador of ceremony said; "It’s a proud moment for all of us... Our Pakistani dramas have stayed honest to our culture and are close to reality.

Since the ceremony's host country held as Dubai, Hum Network announced a special category for the filmmakers working in Middle East.

During the ceremony Hum Network and Entertainment channel presented The Best Short Film - Middle East award.

Six short films were listed as final nominee for the category,[27] namely, Faraz Waqar for 9:11 am Oliver Obaid for All in time, Mustafa Abbas for Sunset State, Tanveer Syed for Toast to a Ghost, Tabarak Rizvi for Faded and Farhan Abbas for Thora Sa Waqt with Abu Dhabi-based Pakistani filmmaker Faraz Waqar won the award for the Best Short Film 9:11 am.

Most media outlets overseen the ceremony as a positive step in encouraging talent in Pakistan and praised it progress and achievements in a time period of just three years.

"[32] Television critic Fatima Awan of Review.it quipped, "Hamza Ali Abbasi and Sanam Jung were confident hosts and they did their job well but they were obviously expected to stick to the script."

In addition she observed and criticized the usage of Indian songs for performances but praised the choreography, the set decoration and script of ceremony, Awan ended by saying that, "Overall, the HUM Awards were a labour of love; very well put together indeed but next time we would all like to see Pakistani music being promoted on this forum since these awards pay tribute to everything that is Pakistani.

[33] Emanuel Sarfraz from The Nation also lauded the ceremony by saying, "The event also marked the 10th Anniversary of HUM Network.

"[34] The writer and reviewer Sadaf Haider of Dawn News also favored the Hum Awards commenting, "this year's HUM TV awards, aired in full on the TV channel this weekend, showed an unprecedented level of organization and high production values from dances to lighting and sets."

She concluded with remarking that, "overall, the HUM TV awards made for great viewing and will probably only improve with time.