APL Media is pleased to announce National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) have each won an award at the 2025 Inspire Global Media Awards (IGMAs), held in London on 31 March and 1 April. 

Known for celebrating travel journalism that champions culture, sustainability and immersive storytelling, the IGMAs honoured the following contributions:  

Karlina Valeiko, in-house digital content editor, won the Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Africa & Indian Ocean) category for ‘Born to be wild’, published in National Geographic Traveller (UK). 

Carolyn Boyd, a regular contributor, won the Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (Europe) category for ‘In France’s highlands, the flowers are tasty and the cheese is stretchy’, published in Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK). 

Maria Pieri, editorial director and chief operating officer at APL Media, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our editorial team and contributors whose work continues to inspire and engage readers. These awards are a testament to their passion, creativity and dedication to high-quality storytelling.” 
 
For the full list of winners, click here 

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About APL Media    
An award-winning publisher and content marketing agency founded in 1997, APL Media Limited has been changing the narrative, and the way clients communicate with their audiences, for over 27 years. In addition to publishing the award-winning magazines National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK) and organising related events under the National Geographic brand umbrella, APL Media produces print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sector. aplmedia.co.uk