Lebanon, NH – September 2, 2025 – Global Rescue is wrapping up 2025 with a celebration of adventure, creativity and the stories travelers bring home from their journeys. This year, travel is defined by bold choices — summiting legendary peaks, venturing into remote landscapes, savoring unforgettable moments with loved ones and capturing the rhythm of life on the move.

“In 2025, travelers are embracing the richness of experiential journeys,” said Michael Holmes, Global Rescue’s head of marketing. “Whether it’s wild adventures, unexpected discoveries, special moments with family and friends or travel in motion captured on video — the joy of slowing down, the elegance of luxury and the allure of offbeat escapes are defining authentic travel experiences around the world.”

That’s why the 2025 Global Rescue Photo and Video Contest [https://www.globalrescue.com/lp/photo-contest-2025/] is themed Travel Boldly — honoring travelers’ enthusiasm, curiosity and fearless embrace of the world. The contest is open to all photographers and filmmakers — amateur or professional — until 11:59 PM (EDT) on October 2, 2025. Four category winners will be announced in November. Nearly $10,000 in prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Contest Categories

  • In The Wild: People immersed in nature — trekking rugged trails, pedaling remote paths, swimming in open water or navigating the unknown with grit. Show us the raw beauty of adventure and the moments that connect us to the wild.
  • Between Here and There: Celebrate the rhythm of movement — travelers in transit through airports, hotel lobbies, train stations and public spaces. Capture the vibrance of the in-between.
  • Accidentally Perfect (Family/Friends): The best moments are often unplanned — blurry laughs, surprise hugs and chaotic joy. Share the candid connections that matter most.
  • Life In Motion (Video): A cinematic short film capturing bold exploration — summiting mountains, exploring street markets, diving into oceans or embarking on epic road trips. Let the visuals tell the story.

Complete contest details are available here [https://www.globalrescue.com/lp/photo-contest-2025/].

Meet the Judges Panel    

  • Ben Horton is an acclaimed photographer and director known for powerful environmental storytelling as seem in National Geographic and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.   
  • Jen Murphy is an award-winning freelance journalist covering adventure travel and fitness writing for The New York Times, Outside and Conde Nast Traveler.    
  • Arnie Weissmann is editor in chief of Travel Weekly and a nationally awarded writer and photographer who has appeared on PBS’s The Travel Detective and featured on CNN and the BBC.   

  • Berne Broudy is an outdoor journalist, photographer and filmmaker whose work appears in Outside, Popular Science and National Geographic Adventure.

  • Geoffrey Morrison is a travel writer, photographer and author of Budget Travel for Dummies whose work appears in CNET, Wirecutter and The New York Times.

  • Chelsea Bakos-Kallgren is Graphic Design Lead at Guidehouse and former Head of Design at Global Rescue whose work spans clients like Simon Pearce and the National Park Service.   
  • Allie Savage is Global Rescue’s award-winning video editor, creating social and TV content with a focus on candid, emotional storytelling.  

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Contact Bill McIntyre at bmcintyre@globalrescue.com or +1 (202) 560-1195 (phone/text) for more information.   

About Global Rescue    

The Global Rescue Companies are the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to client medical and security crises. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions, during every globally significant crisis of the last two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.