2019-20 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
111 Service-Oriented Consumer Work ( Newspapers,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Outside Entry Title: Does Travel Insurance Cover the Coronavirus? Entry Credit: Stephanie Pearson Judge Comment: Stephanie Pearson delves deep into the question – through personal anecdote, reporting and analysis – swirling in nearly every traveler’s mind these days: Am I covered on this trip? It’s an intelligent, topical pivot during the pandemic. Richly
reported, accessibly written, Pearson’s piece proves that some of the best, most relevant stories are hidden in small print.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Paula Froelich Entry Title: Traveling to Asia amid coronavirus: Masks, raw hands, empty planes and paranoia Entry Credit: Paula Froelich Judge Comment: Paula Froelich's tale of the “ultimate girl's trip” to Asia during coronavirus is a courageous escape into the unknown, where science and soul meld into a colorfully written, practical guide for traveling safely during eerily dystopian times. In the end, we should be grateful that Froelich decided to "take a leap of faith, but be practical" as her experience provides a valuable blueprint for other adventurers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Conde Nast Traveler Entry Title: An A to Z Guide to Not Killing the Planet When You Travel Entry Credit: Katherine LaGrave Judge Comment: Fun, entertaining yet deadly serious, Katherine LaGrave’s piece is a modern manifesto for the responsible traveler – a 26-step guide to eco-friendly globetrotting. LaGrave’s tips are both intelligent and practical, whether it's steering away from wasteful buffet meals, avoiding sunscreen containing chemicals that cause coral bleaching, or contributing to crowding and eroding destinations by over-hyping them on social media. LaGrave’s guide scores a win-win, for the aspiring responsible travelers and Mother Earth in dire need of TLC.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Lisa Ballard Entry Title: Be a Savvier Traveler Entry Credit: Lisa Ballard Judge Comment: Lisa Ballard delivers a wise, well-written and wonderfully practical antidote to a world traveler’s timeworn obsession: How to avoid food-related maladies while on vacation. Through solid reporting – and a fair amount of myth-debunking - Ballard eloquently and lucidly outlines how to eat and drink festively without regret brought on by everything from Montezuma’s Revenge, to bloating, to loss of appetite. Trustworthy and timeless, Ballard’s piece is like a five-star meal – one that leaves you feeling healthy and satisfied rather than buckled over in your bedroom.
