LGBTQ+ Journalists Win NATJA Travel Media Awards
Queer journalists receive honor as winners of the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards competition.
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of the 30th Annual NATJA Travel Media Awards Competition. Awards were given to publications, travel journalists and photographers, and destination marketing organizations. Winning entries from major publications included Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Travel, Travel + Leisure, Matador Network, and Air Canada enRoute.
“As NATJA celebrates 30 years of recognizing the best in travel journalism, we are proud of this year’s list of winners,” said Helen Hernandez, NATJA CEO. “In spite of Covid-19, 2021 submissions provided an opportunity for unique experiences that resulted in thoughtful, informative, and safe travel stories. We celebrate all your work and efforts and hope that you will join us in celebrating this year’s winners.”
And we’re happy to see that a few LGBTQ+ journalists received the special honor in the LGBTQ+ Travel Category!
CATAGORY 131: LGBTQ+ TRAVEL
GOLD WINNER
Miles Griffis
How LGBTQ youth are building community through conservation work for National Geographic Travel
SILVER WINNER
Mark Ellwood
LGBTQ+-friendly resort amenities and services are becoming mainstream as luxury destinations improve efforts to attract this group of travelers with trillions in purchasing power for Business Insider
BRONZE WINNER
John Garry
What is the Future of LGBTQ Safe Spaces? for Matador Network
LGBTQ+ Travel is just one of dozens of categories. One first place (Gold) winner is chosen in each of the categories along with 2nd (Silver), 3rd place (Bronze), and Honorable Mentions. To qualify for an award or honor, work had to be published from October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.
Founded in 1991, NATJA is a travel journalism industry leader that fosters high-quality journalism by supporting the professional development of its members, providing exceptional program benefits and valuable resources, honoring the excellence of journalism throughout the world, and promoting travel and leisure to the general public. Check out a full list of the winners on the NATJA website.
