APL Media is thrilled to announce that Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), has been named Editor of the Year – Travel at this year’s BSME Awards.

Held on 29 November in The Ballroom at the Pan Pacific London, the awards recognise talented individuals for their dedication and outstanding editorial contribution to magazines.

When announcing the award, the judges described National Geographic Traveller (UK) as a “gorgeous magazine that begs to be picked up”. The publication was also praised for its “stunning photography, slick design and sizzling content”.

Congratulations to Pat and all the talented winners and nominees, including APL’s Glen Mutel and former digital editor Josephine Price who received well-deserved nominations for their work on Food by National Geographic Traveller and National Geographic Traveller (UK) respectively.

The list of winners is available here, with the full shortlist of nominees available here.