VISIT USA MEDIA AWARDS 2026

The prestigious Visit USA Media Awards for the year’s finest articles on travel to, in and around the USA is now open for entries from travel media or Visit USA UK Members.

If you and/or your organisation has experienced great media coverage between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 make sure the relevant articles are entered.

Do not miss this opportunity to nominate your work for the Visit USA Media Awards 2026.

KEY DATES

Awards Applications Open: Tue 13 Jan. at 0900hrs

Awards Applications Close: Fri 13 Feb. at 0900hrs

Finalists Announced: 11 May 2026 at 0900hrs on VisitUSA.org.uk website

Winners Announced: 30 June 2026 after the Media Marketplace & BBQ

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For any enquiries please contact the Visit USA team on media@visitusa.org.uk

THE CATEGORIES:

  1. National Press Feature - Broadsheet
  2. National Press Feature - Tabloid
  3. Regional Press Feature
  4. Broadcast TV / Video
  5. Broadcast Audio including radio, podcasts
  6. Consumer Magazine Feature
  7. Consumer Travel Magazine Feature
  8. Photographic Feature
  9. Content Creator Campaign*
  10. Trade Publication Feature
  11. Rising Star*
  12. Travel for Good*

A special Headline Sponsor Award 2026 will be chosen by our sponsor from articles published about them.

The Visit USA Travel Writer of the Year Award 2026 is selected from a short list of candidates chosen by the judges, having reviewed the entries received in all award categories. Articles must have been published between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 inclusive. Please also note category specific criteria on some awards *.