TravelPulse Canada was pleased to be represented at the annual Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) awards this year, held in Richmond, B.C.
The awards were held as part of the TMAC conference, which featured a two-day media marketplace, keynote speakers, professional development, local tours and dining, and networking opportunities for members of the media and travel industry.
From a competitive pool of hundreds of entries in 21 categories, 97 finalists were chosen for the awards which recognize excellence in Canadian travel media and leadership in the industy.
“Our annual Awards Gala is a true celebration of creativity, passion, and the stories that inspire travellers to explore the world,” said Jerry Grymek, TMAC President and Executive Vice President, Managing Director of LMA. “From breathtaking photography to compelling travel articles to innovative digital pieces, our 2026 winners have set a new standard for excellence in travel media. Congratulations to all the recipients for their remarkable work!”
Senior editor Jen Mallia won a Nathan Fong Memorial Award Honourable Mention for her story, Part of the Neighbourhood: Keefer House Hotel, Vancouver. The award was launched in memory of Vancouver chef and media personality, Nathan Fong who died suddenly in 2020. The award celebrates compelling stories that highlight the contributions of Canadians of Asian descent to Canadian culture.
“I had the pleasure of travelling with Nathan in Nova Scotia and crossing paths with him several times in the intervening years — he always seemed to have an insightful comment or witty quip…we had a lot of laughs!” says Mallia. “I hope he would have gotten a kick out of my story.”
The judges called Mallia’s story “an intimate invitation into Chinatown,” saying “this piece highlights the power of storytelling and local knowledge to transform how we experience place, guided by those deeply rooted in the community.”
Mallia and the TravelPulse Canada team are honoured to have been recognized among the field of talented writers who won and thank the adjudicators for their hard work.
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