Send in Entries to the 2006 NATJA Awards Competition - Open Until October 1, 2006

The 2006 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards Competition is open and entries are due October 1, 2006. Four grand prizes and 40 first prizes from exciting destinations all over the U.S. and beyond will be awarded.

El Segundo, CA (PRWEB) September 23, 2006 -- The 2006 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards Competition is open and entries are due October 1, 2006. Four grand prizes and 40 first prizes from exciting destinations all over the U.S. and beyond will be awarded. The competition brought in over 550 entries last year and NATJA expects even more this year.

There are 21 writer/author categories, four photography categories, four CVB/destination categories and seven editorial categories. Three writer/author and one photographer grand prizes will be awarded to entries that the judges deem best overall. Grand prizes include a one-week stay for two at the Avila Beach Hotel in Curacao, a seven-night stay at any Club Med in North America, seven nights at the Laughing Waters Guest Ranch in Montana and lastly, a seven-night prize from Sierra Madre Express.

First prizes typically include three-night stays for two people. All prizes are valid during calendar year 2007 and many have hidden extras, such as breakfasts, dinners, spa treatments, or extra nights.

Certificates, worthy of framing, will be awarded to each winner and runner-up in all 24 categories. While the trip prizes do not apply to the CVBs or publications, a grand prize will be awarded to best overall for both. The grand prize will include one free registration to the 2007 NATJA Conference & Marketplace.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS OCTOBER 1, 2006. Winners will be announced in December and prizes distributed after the first of the New Year. There are no restrictions on the number of entries. To guarantee an impartial process, judges are journalists or journalism faculty members with no vested interest in NATJA other than enjoying good travel journalism.

Entry forms can be found at www.natja.org/awards/2006. Entry fees are discounted for NATJA members. Please contact NATJA if you have any questions or would like more information.

About North American Travel Journalists Association

The North American Travel Journalists Association is the premier professional association of writers, photographers, and editors dedicated to redefining professional development for the travel industry. For more information on the organization or how to join, please visit www.natja.org.

Press Contact:

Hillary Dunn

NATJA

(310) 836-8712

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