The National Geographic Traveller (UK) team has been shortlisted for nine awards at the BSME Talent Awards 2026.

The awards, hosted by the British Society of Magazine Editors, are among the most prestigious in publishing, recognising editorial excellence, creativity and innovation across print, digital and social platforms. 

The nominations are for the following categories: 

Best Art Team: Design Team — Becky Redman, Lauren Atkinson-Smith, Lauren Gamp, Kelly Markwell, Dean Reynolds, Rosie Klein, Tully D’Souza, Ben Rowe, Aisha Nazar 

Best Picture Team: Ben Rowe, Aisha Nazar 

Best Designer: Kelly Markwell 

Best Deputy Editor – Consumer: Amanda Canning 

Best Writer – Specialist Consumer: Charlotte Wigram-Evans — National Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collections 

Best Writer – Features: Farida Zeynalova 

Best Newsletter: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko 

Best Use of Social Media: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko, Lena Müller, Becky Redman, Tully D’Souza, Kelly Markwell 

Best Campaign: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko, Amanda Canning 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 13 May 2026. The event will comprise a reception and party at Quaglino’s in St James’s, London. 

See all the nominations on the BSME Talent Awards 2026 website. 

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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, internship schemes including Step Up and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.   
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