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NATJA Annual Awards Competition Categories

100, 100A Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper

Article on a travel destination that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a domestic newspaper with a circulation greater than 250,000. Such an article published in a domestic newspaper with less than 250,000 circulation may be submitted as Category 100A.

101 Destination Travel, Domestic Magazine

Article on a travel destination that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a domestic magazine of general circulation.

102 Destination Travel, International Newspaper

Article on a travel destination that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in an international newspaper with a circulation greater than 250,000. Such an article published in a international newspaper with less than 250,000 circulation may be submitted as Category 102A.

103 Destination Travel, International Magazine

Article on a travel destination that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in an international magazine of general circulation.

104, 104A Byline Travel Column

Byline Travel Column on a travel subject that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper or magazine with a circulation greater than 250,000. Such an article published in a newspaper or magazine with less than 250,000 circulation may be submitted as Category 104A.

105, 105A Travel Series

A series of articles (two minimum, three or more preferred) with a common theme that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper or magazine with a circulation greater than 250,000. The series does not need to be authored by the same journalist. Such a series published in a newspaper or magazine with less than 250,000 circulation may be submitted as Category 105A.

120 Local Lifestyle

Travel article focused on local lifestyle that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

121 Leisure Activity

Travel article focused on a leisure activity that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

122 Sports and Recreation

Travel article focused on sports and recreation that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

123 Resorts

Travel article focused on a resort, B&B or other leisure property that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

124 Cruises

Travel article focused on a cruise or cruising that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

125 Personality and Profiles

Travel article focused on a personality or as aprofile of people that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

126 Historical or Hobby Travel

Travel article focused on an historic site or a hobby travel that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

127 Senior Travel and Travelers

Travel article focused on mature adults, senior travel, travelers and lifestyle that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

128 Intergenerational and Family Travel

Travel article focused on family travel or other inter-generational travel that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

129 Culinary Travel

Travel article focused on food, wine or a culinary destination that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

130 Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel

Travel article focused on cultural, eductional or self-improvement program or site that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

131 Volunteer or Special Purpose Travel

Travel article focused on volunteer activity or special purpose travel that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

132 Eco Travel or Environmental Tourism

Travel article focused on eco or environmental travel that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

133 Budget Travel

Travel article focused on travel techniques or destinations designed for the budget-minded traveler that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 in a newspaper, magazine or electronically on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

150 Travel Article for Internet

Travel article written for on-line publication that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 on a site or in a publication other than one owned, operated or controlled by the journalist.

151 Travel Broadcast (Audio, Podcast, etc.)

Program focused on the traveler or the travel experience that was broadcast on radio or the web, or published as a podcast or audio guide between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. The broadcast should be substantially informational.

152 Travel Broadcast (Video)

Program focused on the traveler or the travel experience that was broadcast on network or cable TV or the web, or published as a videocast or video guide between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. The broadcast should be substantially informational.

153 Travel Journalism Website

Website directed to the traveler or the travel experience that was first published or substantially revised and published on the web between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. The site should be substantially informational.

154 Travel Blog

A travel focused online journal principally presenting opinion and commentary and/or travel information and advice. The blog should have substantial new material first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

170 Photography Overall Excellence

Travel photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) that best represents a destination or travel experience and was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

171 Photography Cover Photo, Illustration

Cover photograph/illustration for a travel related publication that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

172 Photography Landscape, Seascape

Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which the main subject is a landscape, seascape or similar subject appearing in an article or book that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

173 Photography Portrait, People

Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which the main subject is a person or group of people or similar subject appearing in an article or book that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

174 Photography Facility, Architectural

Photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) in which the main subject is a destination facility or other architectural or similar subject appearing in an article or book that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

190 Travel Book (not Guide)

Book focused on a travel experience (but not a travel guide book) that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. May by principally photography or text.

191 Travel Guide

Book focused on providing necessary information to travelers to a specific destination that was first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

192 Trade Travel Article

Travel article written for or about the travel industry that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

193 Consumer Tips & Advice

Traveler or consumer focused information and advice including tips and how-tos first published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

194 Industry Tips & Advice

Travel industry focused information and advice including tips and how-tos first published between October 1, 2008 and Spetember 30, 2009.

200, 200A Visitors' Guide (Printed or Electronic)

Visitors' Guide (Printed or Electronic) published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 where the organizations' annual budget exceeds $400,000. Such a guide published by an organization with an annual budget below $400,000 may be submitted as Category 200A.

201, 201A Destination Video

Destination Video published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 where the organizations' annual budget exceeds $400,000. Such a video published by an organization with an annual budget below $400,000 may be submitted as Category 201A.

202, 202A Destination Website

Destination Website published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 where the organizations' annual budget exceeds $400,000. Such a website published by an organization with an annual budget below $400,000 may be submitted as Category 202A.

203, 203A Social Media or Marketing Campaign

Social Media or Marketing Campaign published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 where the organizations' annual budget exceeds $400,000. Such a campaign published by an organization with an annual budget below $400,000 may be submitted as Category 203A.

300 Newspaper Travel Section<250000

Newspaper Travel Section in a publication with circulation less than 250,000 that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

301 Newspaper Travel Section>250000

Newspaper Travel Section in a publication with circulation greater than 250,000 that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

302 Travel Magazine

Travel Magazine with general distribution that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

303 In-Flight Magazine

In-Flight Magazine that was published between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.