One of the media industry’s most prestigious awards, the British Society of Magazine Editors Awards (BSME) has announced its shortlist for 2025, recognising talent from National Geographic Traveller (UK), Living360 and APL Media itself.  

Nominations include: 

• Editor of the Year – Sport, Health and Fitness: Mattie Lacey-Davidson, Living360 
• Editor of the Year – Travel: Pat Riddell, National Geographic Traveller (UK) 
• Editorial Director of the Year: Maria Pieri, National Geographic Traveller (UK), Living360 & other titles 
• Art Director of the Year & Cover of the Year – Independent: Becky Redman, National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

The winners will be announced at the official black-tie ceremony on 27 November 2025 at the Rosewood London, to the biggest names in the editorial realm. 

The BSME is the UK’s sole society exclusively comprised of digital and print editors. The BSME Awards, alongside the BSME Talent Awards, are some of the most highly regarded accolades in the media industry and beyond. 

Discover the full shortlist here. 

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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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