Southern California Journalism Awards 2025: 5 Finalist Nominations. 4 Categories. 1 Storytelling Heart. I’m honored and thrilled to be named a 5-time finalist in the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Press Club. With more than 2,500 entries submitted—breaking all previous records—this year’s awards spotlight the most impactful storytelling across media.
Travel isn’t just about points and perks—it’s about finding joy, connection, and courage along the way. In my FTU talk, “Finding Joy in Travel,” I explore how meaningful exploration can transform not only where we go, but who we become.
Thank you Booking.com for publishing my article, “How to Plan a Group Trip: Tips from Travel Experts”
May brought a wave of honors and meaningful moments I’m incredibly grateful to share. I’m thrilled to announce that my Ireland TV segment, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV won a Telly Award, and I’m a five-time finalist for the upcoming Southern California Journalism Awards, including recognition for both my podcast, my Jet Set TV segment on Icon of the Seas and I am a finalist again for Online Journalist of the Year!
Thank you Authority Magazine for this interview: “How I Reinvented Myself In The Second Chapter Of My Life, Travel Journalist Lisa Niver”
Thank you Brandeis University Alumni in Los Angeles for including me in your Spring Author Event!
We are proud to announce that The Jet Set TV’s “Celtic Charm” Travel Special, hosted by Lisa Niver, has been awarded a Silver Telly Award in the Travel & Tourism category!
Thank you Booking.com for publishing my article, “The World’s 10 Most Expensive Plane Tickets”
Talking with Tara Schuster is like opening a book where every page feels somehow meant for you.
Thank you Reader’s Digest for publishing my article: “New Study: If You Fly Out of This Airport, Be Prepared to Wait Around 50 Extra Minutes Before Takeoff.”