Telly Award Winner: Celtic Charm Ireland Travel TV Special

Telly Award Silver Winner 2025: Ireland Travel Special by The Jet Set TV correspondent, Lisa Niver

We are proud to announce that The Jet Set TV’s “Celtic Charm” Travel Special, by Lisa Niver, has been awarded a Silver Telly Award in the Travel & Tourism category! This honor places us alongside industry greats like Samantha Brown’s Places to Love and The Good Road. It’s a true testament to the power of storytelling and the passion behind every journey.

“This is an incredible achievement! We received over 13,000 exceptional entries this year, and the winners represent the most innovative stories being told across all screens. As a Telly Winner, you are truly a standard bearer of excellence in our industry.” — The Telly Awards

In this award-winning segment, Lisa Niver takes viewers on a heartfelt journey through Ireland — from its historic cities and vibrant culture to its breathtaking natural beauty. Her curiosity, warmth, and adventurous spirit helped bring Ireland’s magic to life.

A huge thank you to everyone at The Jet Set TV, especially Bobby Laurie, Nikki Noya, April Carter, Brad Smith and Juan Carlos Albarran Marquez, our incredible partners in Ireland and thank you to the Telly Awards for recognizing our work. We’re honored and inspired — here’s to more stories that connect us all!

Learn more about the segment and where we traveled: Ireland’s Celtic Charm on The Jet Set TV Click here to see all of my segments on The Jet Set TV.

From the surreal landscapes of the Burren to the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, Ireland’s natural wonders leave a lasting impression. I loved making perfume with Sadie at Burren Perfumery and creating chocolates with Sister Genevieve at Kylemore Abbey. I had an unforgettable dance lesson with Trad on the Prom and hula hooped in the turret of the historic Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. Ireland’s charm lies in its breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and genuine hospitality, making it a dream destination for travelers seeking adventure and culture. Whether exploring the scenic Wild Atlantic Way, experiencing traditional Irish dance with Trad on the Prom, or marveling at the artistry of Malachy Kearns’ handcrafted bodhráns, Ireland offers a tapestry of memorable moments. Every experience feels like a story waiting to be told, and every traveler leaves with their own version of the magic that makes Ireland so special.

Enjoy more of my travels in Ireland

• Pasadena Magazine in print: Stay in a Irish Castle 2025
• Ireland’s Celtic Charm on The Jet Set TV 2024
• Adventures in Ireland: Part Two – Immersed in History and Culture 2024
• Travel Classics Ireland 2023 Conference at Ashford Castle and on MSN
• Unforgettable Ashford Castle for the Travel Classics Ireland Conference 2023 and on MSN
• Wild Atlantic Way Adventures: Ireland’s Coast Gem and on MSN
• Enchanting Escapes in Northern Ireland’s Beauty! and on MSN
• Interview with Nina Ruggiero, Travel and Leisure Digital Editoral Director and on MSN
• Interview with Ambassador Bryne Nason and on MSN
• Travel Classics Ireland 2017
• Dublin Adventures 2015
• VIDEOS: from 2023 Conference and tour, from 2017 Travel Classics Conference and and my St. Patrick’s Day adventures in Dublin 2015

Read more of my Adventures in Ireland in my book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty!

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies. This year’s winners include Pixar Animation Studios, Hearst Media, ESPN, LinkedIn, NATO, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), Sawhorse Productions, Telemundo and more. “Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, shaping truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues,” shares Telly Awards Managing Director Amanda Needham. “The Telly Awards is uniquely positioned to meet the industry where it’s actually making work, be that on television or TikTok.” Committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity forward, this year’s new categories included topics within Film & Shorts, Outdoor & Adventure, and Brand Partnerships. These categories centered on stories and collaborations that are actively evolving within the video and television industry. With over 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers. Winner’s were chosen by The Telly Awards Judging Council which includes Ben Wackett, Marketing Director, ENSO Sports & Entertainment Agency, Brian Toombs, Head of Roku Brand Studio, Roku Brand Studio, Lucy Shen, Creator Marketing Manager, Patreon, Irantzu Diez-Gamboa, CEO North America, MediaPro, Rosalind Pressman, VP Brand Marketing, Pluto TV, Adam Faze, Executive Producer, Gymnasium, James Young, EVP, Head of Creative Innovation, BBDO New York, Sarah Minnie, Head of Artist Development and Production, Open Television, Nicole Lederman, Executive Producer, The Martin Agency, and Gregg Stouffer, Lead Editor, Pickleball TV. The full list of the 46th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners/

Silver Winners: Television: Travel & Tourism

winner / client	title	category
1157 Productions	Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out; Bolivia	General-Travel & Tourism
1157 Productions	Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out; A Topanga Thanksgiving	General-Travel & Tourism
1157 Productions	Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out; Costa Rica	General-Travel & Tourism
Allen Media Group Lifestyle Networks	MyDESTINATION.TV “Zahirah’s Bucket List Adventures: Bali, Indonesia”	General-Travel & Tourism
Jetsetter Films	Day Tripping in The Palm Beaches EP 1	General-Travel & Tourism
Jetsetter Films	Fest Quest of The Palm BEaches	General-Travel & Tourism
KIRO 7	Discover Northwest	General-Travel & Tourism
NBC 6 ‘South Florida Live’	Fun in the Sun: Exploring the Upper Keys	General-Travel & Tourism
Samantha Brown Media	Samantha Brown’s Places to Love – Darwin, Australia	General-Travel & Tourism
Shanghai Media Group	China’s Culture Journey	General-Travel & Tourism
Sky News Arabia FZ LLC	Baalbek… Majestic Ruins That Amaze Visitors and Researchers	General-Travel & Tourism
THE GOOD ROAD	THE GOOD ROAD	General-Travel & Tourism
WAVY TV	Destination France 2024	General-Travel & Tourism
Lisa Niver We Said Go Travel	Celtic Charm: Fill Your Heart With Ireland on The Jet Set TV	General-Travel & Tourism
WTIU	Journey Indiana – Episode 626	General-Travel & Tourism

Bronze Winners

winner / client	title	category
A Taste of History, Inc.	A Taste of History – Nourished by Nature | St. John’s, Newfoundland	General-Travel & Tourism
Mayfair Films	Putting On The Ritz	General-Travel & Tourism
Mayfair Films	Gulf to Gulf	General-Travel & Tourism
Motor Queen Productions	Road Trip Masters Huntingdon PA	General-Travel & Tourism

The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include NAB, RunwayML AIFF, ReelAbilities Film Festival, Film Fatales, FWD-Doc, Stash, Production Hub, Ghetto Film School, Future of Film, We Are Parable, Video Consortium, SeriesFest and Green The Bid.