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17th April 2026

APL 91¿ì²¥Â receives a record NINE nominations for the BSME Talent Awards 2026

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APL 91¿ì²¥Â receives a record NINE nominations for the BSME Talent Awards 2026

The National Geographic Traveller (UK) team has been shortlisted for nine awards at the BSME Talent Awards 2026.

The awards, hosted by the British Society of Magazine Editors, are among the most prestigious in publishing, recognising editorial excellence, creativity and innovation across print, digital and social platforms. 

The nominations are for the following categories: 

Best Art Team: Design Team â€” Becky Redman, Lauren Atkinson-Smith, Lauren Gamp, Kelly Markwell, Dean Reynolds, Rosie Klein, Tully D’Souza, Ben Rowe, Aisha Nazar 

Best Picture Team: Ben Rowe, Aisha Nazar 

Best Designer: Kelly Markwell 

Best Deputy Editor – Consumer: Amanda Canning 

Best Writer – Specialist Consumer: Charlotte Wigram-Evans â€” National Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collections 

Best Writer – Features: Farida Zeynalova 

Best Newsletter: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko 

Best Use of Social 91¿ì²¥: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko, Lena Müller, Becky Redman, Tully D’Souza, Kelly Markwell 

Best Campaign: Berkok Yüksel, Karlina Valeiko, Amanda Canning 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 13 May 2026. The event will comprise a reception and party at Quaglino’s in St James’s, London. 

See all the nominations on the  website. 

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About APL 91¿ì²¥ 
APL 91¿ì²¥ is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

APL 91¿ì²¥ delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel 91¿ì²¥ Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk