2017 NATJA Awards Competition Categories
The 2017 NATJA Awards Competition Entry Period opens August 1 and run through September 30
Quick Links: Media Categories · Organization (CVBs, DMOs, PR Groups) Categories · Print Publications · Online Publications
All submissions must have been FIRST published, distributed, broadcasted, and/or released between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017.
100 Destination Travel, Newspaper Article on a travel destination that was published in a print newspaper, with either a domestic or international circulation.
101 Destination Travel, Magazine Article on a travel destination that was published in a print magazine, with either a domestic or international circulation.
102 Destination Travel, Online Publication Article on a travel destination that was published in a digital magazine or other online publication with considerable traffic, such as a travel blog or journalism/publication website.
103 Byline Travel Column Column on a travel subject that was published in a newspaper or magazine.
104 Illustrated Story, Print Publication. Travel article with text and photography by the same person/journalist, published in a print newspaper or magazine.
105 Illustrated Story, Online Publication. Travel article with text and photography by the same person/journalist, published in a digital magazine or other online publication with considerable traffic, such as a travel blog or journalism/publication website.
106 Travel Series, Print Publication A series of articles (two minimum, three or more preferred) with a common theme that was published in print. The series does not need to be authored by the same journalist.
107 Travel Series, Online Publication A series of articles (two minimum, three or more preferred) with a common theme that was published in an online platform (blog, digital magazine, etc.). The series does not need to be authored by the same journalist.
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For articles published in a newspaper, magazine, or other printed media.
120 Lifestyle Travel article focused on a destination's lifestyle or profiling individuals with a particular lifestyle.
121 Luxury & Resort Travel Travel article focused on luxury and/or high-end travel, activities, or properties such as including resorts and other exclusive properties.
122 Sports, Recreation, and Adventure Travel article focused on sports, recreation, or adventure.
123 Cruises Travel article focused on a cruise or cruising.
124 Personality and Profiles Travel article focused on a personality or as a profile of people.
125 Historical Travel Travel article focused on a destination's history, a historical site/event or profiling a historical figure.
126 50+ Travel Travel article focused on travel, travelers, or travel lifestyle for adults age 50+.
127 Intergenerational and Family Travel Travel article focused on family travel or other intergenerational travel.
128 Culinary Travel Travel article focused on food, wine, beer or spirits and/or a culinary destination or activity.
129 Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel Travel article focused on cultural, educational or self-improvement program, site or activity.
130 Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel Travel article focused on eco, environmental or special purpose travel.
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For articles published electronically on a website, online publication or blog
140 Lifestyle Travel article focused on a destination's lifestyle or profiling individuals with a particular lifestyle.
141 Luxury & Resort Travel Travel article focused on luxury and/or high-end travel, activities, or properties, such as resorts and other exclusive properties.
142 Sports, Recreation, and Adventure Travel article focused on sports, recreation, or adventure.
143 Cruises Travel article focused on a cruise or cruising.
144 Personality and Profiles Travel article focused on a personality or as a profile of people.
145 Historical Travel Travel article focused on a destination's history, a historical site/event or profiling a historical figure.
146 50+ Travel and Travelers Travel article focused on travel, travelers, or travel lifestyle for adults age 50+.
147 Intergenerational and Family Travel Travel article focused on family travel or other intergenerational travel.
148 Culinary Travel Travel article focused on food, wine, beer or spirits and/or a culinary destination or activity.
149 Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel Travel article focused on cultural, educational or self-improvement program, site, or activity.
150 Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel Travel article focused on eco, environmental or special purpose travel.
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160 Travel Broadcast - Video Program focused on the traveler or the travel experience that was broadcast on television or online. The broadcast should be substantially informational.
161 Travel Broadcast - Audio Program focused on the traveler or the travel experience that was broadcast on radio, as a podcast or audio guide. The broadcast should be substantially informational.
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170 Overall Excellence - Print Travel photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) that best represents a destination or travel experience, appearing in a print publication
170A Overall Excellence - Online Travel photograph/illustration or collection (by a single photographer/artist) that best represents a destination or travel experience, appearing in a digital publication, website, or blog.
171 Cover Photo, Illustration - Print or Online Cover photograph/illustration for a travel related publication, in print or online. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
172 Landscape, Seascape - Print or Online Photograph/illustration in which the main subject is a landscape, seascape or similar subject published in a print or online publication or book. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
173 Portrait, People - Print Publication Photograph/illustration in which the main subject is a person or group of people or similar subject appearing in a print article or book. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
173A Portrait, People - Online Publication Photograph/illustration in which the main subject is a person or group of people or similar subject appearing in a digital publication, website, or blog. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
174 Facility, Architectural - Print or Online Photograph/illustration in which the main subject is a destination facility or other architectural or similar subject published in a print or online/digital publication or book. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
175 Nature - Print or Online Photograph/illustration in which the main subject is plant or animal life or similar subject, published in a print or online/digital publication or book. Limited to one photo per entry submission.
176 Photo Essay - Print or Online Collection of travel photographs/illustrations (by a single photographer/artist) that best represent a destination or travel experience published in a print or online/digital publication.
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190 Travel Book or Guide Book focused on a travel experience or guide focused on providing necessary information to travelers to a specific destination. May be principally photography or text.
191 Trade Travel Article Travel article written for or about the travel industry.
192 Travel Roundups Roundups that focus on destinations or activities, such as top destinations, what to do or eat in a particular destination (i.e. top ten travel destinations). For traveler advice and tip roundups, please see Category 193.
193 Travel Tips & Advice Traveler- or consumer-focused advice including tips, how-tos, and roundups.
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ORGANIZATION SUBMISSIONS: CVBs, DMOs, PR AGENCIES
200 Visitors’ Guide (Printed or Electronic) Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency.
201 Destination Video Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency. Includes online videos and television promotional spots.
202 Destination Website Published by a CVB, DMO, or PR Agency.
203 Social Media or Marketing Campaign Published by a CVB, DMO or PR Agency.
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PRINT PUBLICATION SUBMISSIONS
300 Travel Magazine with general circulation. Submit only one issue per entry.
301 In-Flight Magazine. Submit only one issue per entry.
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ONLINE PUBLICATION SUBMISSIONS
302 Online Travel Magazine Website or digital magazine directed to travelers or focused on the travel experience. The online magazine should be substantially informational.
303 Independent Travel Blog
Travel blog website focused on presenting opinion and commentary and/or travel information and advice. The blog should have substantial new material. A blog is considered independent if it is not affiliated with a major publication or major corporate entity and it is owned and operated by individual(s).
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