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AWARD SHORTLIST
Congratulations to everyone who made the shortlist! This year saw the highest number of entries we’ve ever received for the Traverse Creator Awards, with hundreds upon hundreds of submissions and an incredibly high standard of competition.
Our expert judging panel brings together the perfect mix of talented content creators, leading industry professionals, and those with deep experience working alongside top influencers.
Our expert judging panel brings together the perfect mix of talented content creators, leading industry professionals, and those with deep experience working alongside top influencers.
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KEY DATES
Winners & Awards Ceremony: 2nd November 2025, London
| AWARD | NOMINATIONS |
|---|---|
| Photo of the Year | Kevin Wagar @wanderingwagars (submission) Priya Shah @journey7continents (submission) Helena Baes @the_freedom_traveler (submission) Jay Palfrey @itsjaypalfrey (submission) Ellie Green @thegingerwanderlust (submission) |
| Industry Person of the Year | Jo White (@joaypr) from Click PR Amy Skelding from @finnpartnerstravel Laura Harrisson from @holidayextras Dave McClane from @jet2pics Shakyrah Davis from @antiguaandbarbuda |
| Ethical and Responsible Brand of the Year | Eat Drink Travel While Black - @eatdrinktravelwhileblack Intrepid Travel - @intrepidtravel NaviSavi - @navisavitravel Equity Global Treks - @browngaltrekker G Adventures - @gadventures Tomorrow’s Air - @tomorrowsair_ |
| Business Creator of the Year | Bex Band @bex_band Sandra Ulewicz @origintravels Brontë King @brontekingg Jenna Carr @thetravelmum Kate Woodley @kateacrossborderss |
| Best Storytelling Piece | Jay Palfrey @itsjaypalfrey (submission) Paola Bertoni @paolaeverywhere (submission) Gareth Leonard @traveldeeper (submission) Tim Bird @hiddencompassmedia (submission) Anoushka Probyn @anoushkalila (submission) |
| 12 Month Achievement | Dominique Mills @dominiquetravelsss Minna Havstad @toddlertraveldiaries Bex Band @bex_band Victoria Watts Kennedy @bridgesandballoons Tim Leffel @globetrots |
| Best Local Content | Pippa Stacey @lifeofpippa (submission) Rachel Catherall @postcardandapint (submission 1, submission 2, submission 3, submission 4, submission 5) Alice Smith @adventuresofalicee (submission 1, submission 2, submission 3, submission 4, submission 5, submission 6) Sima Sthanakiya @thecuriouspixie (submission 1, submission 2 - part 1, submission 3 - part 2, submission 4) Elias Akyeampong @thisfoodbangz (submission) |
| Best Collaboration | Kash Bhattacharya and Sabrina Wulf – @budgettraveller (submission 1, submission 2, submission 3, submission 4, submission 5) Natasha Billson - @tash_archaeo (submission 1, submission 2, submission 3, submission 4, submission 5, submission 6, submission 7, submission 8, submission 9) Victoria Watts Kennedy - @bridgesandballoons (submission 1, submission 2, submission 3, submission 4, submission 5, submission 6, submission 7, submission 8, submission 9) Scott Tisson - @intrepidescape (submission 1, submission 2) Pippa Stacey - @lifeofpippa (submission) |
| Best Video - Long Form | Alice Ford @alicesadventuresonearth (submission) Alex & Emma Collins @travel_beans (submission) Jonny & Hannah Verman @findingouradventure (submission) Alex Hunter @cubedweller (submission) Daniela Azzip @danielazziptrips (submission) Elias Akyeampong @thisfoodbangz (submission) Kash Bhattacharya and Sabrina Wulf @budgettraveller (submission) |
| Creators' Brand of the Year | Stay22 - @get.stay22 Intrepid Travel - @intrepidtravel Jet 2 - @jet2pics LOTUS - @wearelotuscomms NaviSavi - @navisavitravel Get Your Guide - @getyourguide |
| Best Responsible Piece | Jessica Korteman - @jpfoodguide & @lonelyplanet (submission) Jessica Viana - @jessicaxviana (submission) Connie Needham - @connie.needham (submission) Constanza Fernandez - @experiencingtheglobe (submission) Joe Parrilla - @the.joey.p (submission) |
| Best Short Video | Reiko Chow @heyreiko (submission) Ellie Green @thegingerwanderlust (submission) Faye Shearwood @fivefamilytravels (submission) Oli Paterson & Luke Tarrant @elburritomonster @luke_tarrant (submission) Colby Holiday @worldofawanderer (submission) Hannah West @adventuresofthewests (submission) |
