Award Categories 2025
Inspire Global media Awards
The Inspire Global Media Awards celebrate and encourage sustainable, positive impact tourism storytelling, across all forms of media distribution. Now in it’s third year, the Awards stand out in their clear aspiration to drive positive impact.
The Awards reward the storytellers that strike a good balance between providing their audience with a wider understanding of tourism as a vital contributor in creating socio-cultural, ennvironmental and economic benefits while painting a colourful and inspiring picture of the destination or experience discussed.
The Awards cover 12 categories in three main headings – CONSUMER, TRADE and RECOGNITION, with opportunities for individuals, and organisations. The consumer and trade headings are split into 9 categories – Newspaper, Magazine, Online, Blog Story, Broadcast Vlog/Podcast, Broadcast TV, Travel Book, Photo, and Trade publication. 3 Recognition Awards complete the set.
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Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year (print/online)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (print/online)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Consumer Online Feature of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Blog Story of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
UK & europe
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The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
rest of the world
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The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Broadcast of the Year (Vlog / Podcast)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
UK & europe
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The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best vlog or podcast episode covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
rest of the world
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The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best Vlog / Podcast episode covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best vlog or podcast episode non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Broadcast of the Year (Television)
Travel Book of the Year
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The Broadcast of the Year (Television) will be awarded to the best media programme, created specifically for, and aired on national or international television. As always, judges are looking for must-watch programme that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Travel Book of the Year (non guide book) will be awarded to the best travel book, non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read travel book that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Photo of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
People / Community
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The Photo of the Year will be awarded to the best photo, demonstrating creativity, and cultural sensitivity to capture the essence people and/or community. As always, judges are looking for images that the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Wildlife / environment
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The Photo of the Year will be awarded to the best photo, demonstrating creativity, and cultural sensitivity to capture the essence wildlife and/or environment. As always, judges are looking for images that the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Trade Feature of the Year (Print / Online)
Overall
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Trade Feature of the Year (print/online) will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Rest of the world
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The Trade Feature of the Year (print/online) will be awarded to the best feature covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Recognition Awards
Positive Impact Storyteller of the Year
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JUDGES AWARD - this media individual will have demonstrated their through their work and craft, throughout the year, their commitment to positive impact storytelling. The judges will accept nominations, and individuals CAN put themselves forward.
Positive Impact Outstanding Contribution (Individual)
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JUDGES AWARD - this media individual will have demonstrated their outstanding contribution to positive impact storytelling.
Positive Impact Outstanding Contribution (organisation)
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JUDGES AWARD - this media organisation will have demonstrated their outstanding contribution to positive impact storytelling.
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Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year (print/online)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Newspaper Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year (print/online)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
FIND OUT MORE
The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
FIND OUT MORE
The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Magazine Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Consumer Online Feature of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
FIND OUT MORE
The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Africa & Indian Ocean
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Africa & Indian Ocean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Asia, Australasia & Oceania
FIND OUT MORE
The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Asia, Australasia & Oceania. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Americas & The Caribbean
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the Americas & The Caribbean. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Consumer Online Feature of the Year will be awarded to the best feature non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Blog Story of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
UK & europe
FIND OUT MORE
The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
rest of the world
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The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Blog Story of the Year will be awarded to the best blog story non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read blog story that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Broadcast of the Year (Vlog / Podcast)
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
UK & europe
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The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best vlog or podcast episode covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
rest of the world
FIND OUT MORE
The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best Vlog / Podcast episode covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Broadcast of the Year (Vlog/Podcast) will be awarded to the best vlog or podcast episode non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-watch/listen to broadcast that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Broadcast of the Year (Television)
Travel Book of the Year
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The Broadcast of the Year (Television) will be awarded to the best media programme, created specifically for, and aired on national or international television. As always, judges are looking for must-watch programme that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Global
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The Travel Book of the Year (non guide book) will be awarded to the best travel book, non-geo specific or covering multiple geographical areas. As always, judges are looking for must-read travel book that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Photo of the Year
OVERALL
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific awards.
People / Community
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The Photo of the Year will be awarded to the best photo, demonstrating creativity, and cultural sensitivity to capture the essence people and/or community. As always, judges are looking for images that the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Wildlife / environment
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The Photo of the Year will be awarded to the best photo, demonstrating creativity, and cultural sensitivity to capture the essence wildlife and/or environment. As always, judges are looking for images that the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Trade Feature of the Year (Print / Online)
Overall
FINALISTS
This will be awarded by the judges from the winners of the geographical specific categories.
UK & Europe
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The Trade Feature of the Year (print/online) will be awarded to the best feature covering the geographical area of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Rest of the world
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The Trade Feature of the Year (print/online) will be awarded to the best feature covering one country / destination outside of the UK & Europe. As always, judges are looking for must-read feature that hits the three marking credentials: Inspire, Inform, Impact.
Recognition Awards
Positive Impact Storyteller of the Year
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JUDGES AWARD - this media individual will have demonstrated their through their work and craft, throughout the year, their commitment to positive impact storytelling. The judges will accept nominations, and individuals CAN put themselves forward.
Positive Impact Outstanding Contribution (Individual)
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JUDGES AWARD - this media individual will have demonstrated their outstanding contribution to positive impact storytelling.
Positive Impact Outstanding Contribution (organisation)
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JUDGES AWARD - this media organisation will have demonstrated their outstanding contribution to positive impact storytelling.
entry process and terms & conditions
We believe positive impact tourism is to create socio-cultural, environmental and economic benefits through tourism, that enrich the lives of both visitors and the host communities.
- The Awards reward the storytellers that strike a good balance between providing their audience with a wider understanding of positive impact tourism, while painting a colourful and inspiring picture of the destination or experience discussed.
- Judges will be looking for 3 main components –
- INSPIRE – does it inspire in a way that makes you want to experience or go there?
- INFORM – does it provide you with knowledge and/or information to enquire about or book a similar experience?
- IMPACT – is there a genuine sense that the submission promotes positive impact tourism?
- There is no cost for entering the Inspire Global Media Awards 2025,
- Entrants will be asked to confirm they can attend the Awards ceremony in London on 1 April 2025 if they achieve finalist status,
- You may enter in multiple categories, but a maximum of two submissions will be permitted per sub- category,
- We will accept up to 3 submissions in the broadcast (television) category,
- All submissions must have a PDF, non-paywall weblink and/or social media handle,
- All submissions must be published between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, EXCEPT for Travel Book Writer, which is valid for published books between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2024.
- All entries must be submitted via the submission form, which can be downloaded HERE (please note a separate form is required for each entry), by midnight (GMT) on 26 January 2025,
- In the event that an entry is inaccurate or incomplete, does not comply with these conditions for entry or is deemed, at the sole discretion of Inspire Global, ineligible for any other reason, then the relevant entry will be disqualified.
- Inspire Global shall consider each entry on its merits and on the basis solely of the information provided in the relevant entry,
- Inspire Global will shortlist the entries to go through to a final judging phase. The winners will be decided by Inspire Global’s appointed Judges; who are a diverse group of authors, travel editors, tour operators, and positive impact and sustainability experts,
- You will be informed whether your entry has been shortlisted in February 2025 via email,
- Shortlisted entries will be required to supply images and other information to Inspire Global to be used for display in Inspire Global’s marketing materials leading up to the Awards and during the week of the event. Entrants authorise Inspire Global to publicly display all and any such images and information provided for this purpose,
- The winners will be announced at the Media Awards ceremony on 1 April 2025.
- Inspire Global’s decisions relating to shortlisting and granting of Awards in the course of judging is final and will not enter into any correspondence or discussion with any entrants on any subject nor will Inspire Global accept any submissions, representations or appeals with regard to such decisions,
- Inspire Global reserves the right to:
- Disqualify entries that do not comply with these Terms & Conditions or for any other reason,
- Move an entry to another category without notice, if Inspire Global feels it would be better suited to the relevant category,
- Remove an Award category,
- Disqualify any entry that is a product of two or more companies that does not have the agreement of all parties.
The Awards Countdown
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