So this is Christmas…
…and what have you done?
Nominations for The Baubles are now open. Who do you think deserves to be recognised this year?
Nominate a friend or colleague who you deem worthy….or nominate yourself. But you’ve got to be in it to win it!!
(We’ve created this handy guidance document to go with the awards. You can also access it via each nomination form)
The categories for 2026 are:
They’re Behind You!
Best Mentor
Is there someone who has helped you in your career that you want to reward?
Someone who has always been there for you, to listen and advise on your career progression?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
A Joy To Work With
Who is the best team player in your office that deserves recognition but rarely gets it?
Someone who has led their team through a sticky situation, is always there to support the rest of the team or just gets things done with minimal fuss!
A Time For Giving
Charity Champion
Who has worked tirelessly for a charitable cause?
Whether throughout the year, or in response to a natural disaster. Someone who consistently goes over and above to help people who need support?
Joy To The World
Sustainability Hero
Who has made a significant contribution to promoting sustainability within travel over the last year?
Perhaps they’ve overseen a project that deserves a reward, or maybe they’ve consistently written articles that promote impactful storytelling?
DEI Hard
Diversity/Inclusivity Angel
Who has made a significant contribution to promoting diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusivity within travel over the last year?
Have you overseen a project that deserves a reward, or have you been a driving force to make travel inclusive for everyone?
O Camel Ye Faithful
Unsung Hero
Sponsored by Mail Metro Media
Who has always overachieved but never received the recognition they’ve always deserved?
Who helps others before helping themselves? Or perhaps a rising star that deserves recognition!
Selfie On The Shelfie
Best Photo
Sponsored by Mail Metro Media
Who has always overachieved but never received the recognition they’ve always deserved?
Who helps others before helping themselves? Or perhaps a rising star that deserves recognition!
Follow The Star
Content Creator of the Year
Content creation comes in various forms. Who deserves to be recognised for their creativity over the last 12 months?
Someone who has made a significant contribution on social media, or through other forms of media perhaps?
Home Alone 1
Freelance PR of the Year
Working alone doesn’t mean you aren’t as proactive as people who work as part of a team, in fact working from home is probably a lot harder as you’re juggling work life with home life, so who has done great work as a Freelance PR in the past year?
Whether by starting a new PR business alone, or continuing to do great work for clients.
Home Alone 2
Freelance Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by G Adventures
Working alone doesn’t mean you aren’t as proactive as people who work as part of a team, in fact working from home is probably a lot harder as you’re juggling work life with home life, so who has done great work as a Freelance Journalist in the past year?
Whether by starting a new PR business alone, continuing to do great work for clients or writing great copy as a freelance journalist.
Santa’s Helper
PR Professional of the Year
Who has done a great job for their clients this year, and gone over and above in their media relations?
We’re looking for someone who wouldn’t normally be recognised, so who do you think deserves to be named PR of the year?
Let Us Know, Let Us Know, Let Us Know
Travel Journalist of the Year
Sponsored by Princess Cruises
Who has consistently produced great copy this year and deserves to be rewarded?
We’re looking for someone who wouldn’t normally be recognised, so who do you think deserves to be named journalist of the year?
Christmas Special
Outstanding Contribution To Travel
Nominations are welcome for this award, but the decision will be made by the event’s advisory panel.
Who has made an outstanding contribution to the travel industry over the last 12 months and longer? Who deserves to be recognised as the main recipient at the event?
Christmas Number One
Outstanding Contribution To Travel Media
Nominations are welcome for this award, but the decision will be made by the event’s advisory panel.
Who has made an outstanding contribution to the travel industry over the last 12 months and longer? Who deserves to be recognised as the main recipient at the event?