APL Media is pleased to announce National Geographic Traveller (UK) has received 10 nominations for the PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2026.  

The awards recognise UK-based independent consumer or B2B brands, along with extraordinary individuals. It celebrates talent across the publishing industry including editorial excellence, brand strength, commercial partnerships, creativity and design. 

This year’s shortlist includes:  

🔸 Commercial Partnership of the Year: Surprising Switzerland, National Geographic Traveller (UK) & Switzerland Tourism 

🔸 Consumer Publication of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

🔸 Cover of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

🔸 Creative Director/Designer of the Year: Becky Redman 

🔸 Editorial Content of the Year: Can a zoo be ethical? — Duncan Craig, freelance  

🔸 Media Brand of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

🔸 Newsletter of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) newsletter 

🔸 Team of the Year: APL Media Design Team 

🔸 Video Content of the Year: National Geographic Traveller (UK) 

🔸 Writer of the Year: Amanda Canning 

The PPA shortlist follows three nominations for the team in the BSME Awards earlier this month. 

The winners will be announced at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London on 27 November.  

Congratulations and good luck to everyone shortlisted.  

See the full shortlist here: PPA Independent Publisher Conference & Awards 2026 – Shortlist 2026 

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About APL Media     
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It’s published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.      

APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It’s also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk