Grand Prize Winners: National Geographic Traveler, Jayme Moye, David Noyes, and Washington County Visitors Association: The Tualatin Valley

PASADENA CA – The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) has announced the winners of its 2017 NATJA Travel Media Awards Competition. Awards were given to publications, travel journalists, photographers whose work was published in print and online media from September 2016 through August 2017. Additionally, awards were given to the top destination marketing organizations. The competition, now in its 26th year, honors the “best of the best” in travel media. 

Entries for this year’s reflected an array of excellent journalistic and creative work. “As the awards entries continue to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult for our judges to pick the winners from such a talented pool of submissions. We thank our judges, who represent academia, publications, photographers, and PR professionals, for their significant time commitment in making this year’s selections,” stated NATJA CEO Helen Hernandez.

This year’s Grand Prize winners were selected for their brilliance in story-telling, spell-binding photography, and creative marketing efforts. Grand Prize Winners were National Geographic Traveler in Publication; Jayme Moye for Travel Journalism; David Noyes for Photography; and Washington County Visitors Association: The Tualatin Valley for Destination.

Additionally, one first place (Gold) winner is chosen in each of the categories along with 2nd (Silver), 3rd place (Bronze) and Finalists. Winners will be recognized at the 2018 NATJA Conference & Marketplace which will be held April 24th – 27th, hosted by the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau in Branson, Missouri.

The mission of NATJA is to foster high quality journalism by supporting the professional development of its members, providing exceptional benefits and valuable resources, honoring the excellence of journalism throughout the world, and promoting travel and leisure to the general public.

A complete list of the winners and finalists is below.


GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

Publication: National Geographic Traveler
Photography: David Noyes
Travel Journalism: Jayme Moye
Destination Marketing Organization: Washington County Visitors Association: The Tualatin Valley for Destination

MEDIA CATEGORIES

Category 100: Destination Travel – Newspaper

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Category 101: Destination Travel – Magazine

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Category 102: Destination Travel, Online Publication

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Category 103: Byline Travel Column

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Category 104: Illustrated Story – Print Publication

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Category 105: Illustrated Story, Online Publication

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Category 106: Travel Series – Print Publication

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Category 107: Travel Series, Online Publication

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Category 120: Lifestyle – Print

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Category 121: Luxury & Resort Travel – Print Publication

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Category 122: Sports, Recreation and Adventure – Print Publication

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Category 123: Cruises – Print Publication

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Category 124: Personality and Profiles – Print

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Category 125: Historical Travel – Print Publication

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Category 126: 50+ Travel – Print Publication

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Category 127: Intergenerational and Family Travel – Print Publication

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Category 128: Culinary Travel – Print Publication

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Category 129: Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel – Print Publication

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Category 130: Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel – Print Publication

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Category 140: Lifestyle – Online Publication

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Category 141: Luxury and Resort Travel – Online Publication

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Category 142: Sports, Recreation and Adventure – Online Publication

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Category 143: Cruises – Online Publication

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Category 144: Personality and Profiles – Online Publication

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Category 145: Historical Travel – Online Publication

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Category 146: 50+ Travel – Online Publication

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Category 147: Intergenerational and Family Travel – Online Publication

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Category 148: Culinary Travel – Online Publication

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Category 149: Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel – Online Publication

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Category 150: Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel – Online Publication

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Category 160: Travel Broadcast – Video

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Category 161: Travel Broadcast, Audio

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Category 170: Photography: Overall Excellence – Print Publication

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Category 170A: Photography: Overall Excellence, Online Publication

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Category 171: Photography: Cover Photo, Illustration – Print or Online

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Category 172: Photography: Landscape, Seascape – Print or Online

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Category 173: Photography: Portrait, People – Print Publication

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Category 173A: Photography: Portrait, People – Online Publication

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Category 174: Photography: Facility, Architectural – Print or Online

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Category 175: Photography: Nature – Print or Online

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Category 176: Photo Essay – Print or Online

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Category 190: Travel Guide or Book

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Category 191: Trade Travel Article

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Category 192: Travel Roundups

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Category 193: Travel Tips and Advice

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DESTINATION MARKETING CATEGORIES

Category 200: Visitors’ Guide (Printed or Digital)

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Category 201: Destination Video

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Category 203: Social Media or Marketing Campaign

Finalist: Branson Convention & Visitors Bureau, “Selfie Stars”

PUBLICATION CATEGORIES

Category 300: Travel Magazine

Finalist: “Fall 2016 Issue,” AAA Traveler Worldwise

Category 302: Online Travel Magazine

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Category 303: Independent Travel Blog

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