Several National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributors have been nominated across five categories at this year’s prestigious BGTW Awards. Each is celebrated for outstanding work in travel journalism, covering stories from Iceland’s Highlands to America’s Indigenous Southwest and Cartagena’s cultural powerhouse. 

The recognitions are:  

• BGTW Travel Photographer of the Year: Jeremy Flint, for his portfolio and published work in National Geographic Traveller (UK)   
• Travel Feature of the Year — Europe: Daniel Stables for ‘Following myths and legends on a hike through Iceland’s Highlands’, published in the December 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) 
• Travel Feature of the Year — Wider World: Emma Gregg for her work in the National Geographic Traveller Middle East & Africa Collection 
• Journey Feature of the Year: Jessica Vincent for ‘Find the ancient heart of America on a road trip through the Indigenous Southwest’, published in the USA guide alongside the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). 
• Travel Photo Feature of the Year: Karolina Wiercigroch for ‘How passionate Colombians are shaking up Cartagena’s cultural scene’, published in the June 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). 

The British Guild of Travel Writers is a community of accredited writers, photographers, bloggers and broadcasters, serving as the trusted body for independent editorial comment and expert content on worldwide travel in the United Kingdom. 

Returning with its 65^th anniversary celebration, the winners will be announced at the BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner on Monday 3 November 2025, at One Marylebone — a neoclassical converted church in central London — rounding off the World Travel Market. 

APL Media wishes all nominated writers and photographers the best of luck and thanks them for their excellent contributions over the years.

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About APL Media 
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and Step Up. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers. 
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