The travel journalist and television host earns national recognition for her work in media, travel storytelling and representation.
Canadian travel journalist and television personality Natalie Preddie has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2026 by Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE). The recognition places her among a cohort of Black women celebrated for their leadership, professional contributions and influence across industries.
The announcement marks a notable moment in Preddie’s career, which spans travel journalism, television hosting and freelance media work. Her recognition also reflects the growing visibility of Black women working across Canada’s media and storytelling landscape.
A Career Shaped by Travel and Storytelling
Preddie works as a travel television host for Breakfast Television and Beyond the Resort TV. She also works as a freelance travel journalist, covering the experiences, destinations and perspectives that shape how audiences engage with travel.
Her work sits at the intersection of journalism and television, where storytelling plays an important role in introducing audiences to new places and experiences. As a media professional, she contributes to a field that relies on curiosity, cultural awareness and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Preddie’s latest recognition adds another milestone to her professional journey. It also brings attention to the work of Black women whose contributions help shape their respective industries.
Recognition Rooted in Legacy and Excellence
The 2026 edition of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch is organised by Canada International Black Women Excellence. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Legacy. Rising in Excellence,” highlights the relationship between the foundations women build and the impact they continue to make.
The programme recognises women across different professional fields, bringing attention to their achievements and leadership. For Preddie, the theme carries a personal significance.
In sharing the news of her selection, she described herself as “incredibly honoured” and said the theme felt particularly relevant to where she is in her life and career. Her response reflects the personal meaning that professional recognition can hold beyond the announcement itself.
Celebrating Black Women Making an Impact
The annual Black Pearls Gala, which celebrates the honourees, is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
The event will bring the 2026 recognition programme into focus, celebrating the women selected for their contributions across their respective fields. It also offers an opportunity to highlight the breadth of Black women’s professional experiences and achievements in Canada.
Preddie’s inclusion connects her work in travel and media with a wider celebration of Black women in leadership and public life. Her career demonstrates the range of opportunities available to storytellers working across journalism and television.
A Milestone in an Evolving Media Career
For Preddie, being named among Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2026 represents an important moment in her ongoing work as a journalist and television host. Her selection brings additional attention to a career built around travel, communication and storytelling.
The recognition also underscores the importance of making space for diverse voices in media. As audiences continue to seek stories that offer fresh perspectives on people, places and cultures, journalists and presenters play a central role in shaping those conversations.
Preddie’s honour is both a personal milestone and part of a broader celebration of Black women whose work contributes to Canada’s professional and cultural landscape. Through her continued involvement in travel journalism and television, she remains part of a media community that helps audiences see the world through different perspectives.