2019-20 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
124 Multimedia Single Work ( Newspapers,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: BBC Travel Entry Title: Is this the future of underwater exploration? Entry Credit: Ellie Cobb Judge Comment: This two-part deep dive on the Great Barrier Reef is about a lot more than just the Great Barrier Reef – it's also about climate change, tourism and new ways to travel. The judicious use of scrolling text and scroll stops combine with amazing photography, but what sets this apart is the pacing and editing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The New York Times Entry Title: Discovering Cuba, An Island of Music Entry Credit: Shannon Sims, Todd Heisler, Phaedra Brown, Stephen Hiltner, Rumsey Taylor Judge Comment: This is a rich and textured audio journey through Cuba that avoids clichés and tells the story of multiple musical traditions through sound and video. It took its advice from a source in the story: "The way to know Cuban music is to hear it for yourself.”
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: National Geographic Traveler Entry Title: 21 Visionary Women Travelers Entry Credit: Katie Knorovsky Judge Comment: This package uses a unique illustration style and navigation to tell the story of significant, pioneering women travelers, who offer inspiration to other adventurous travelers. The illustrations are thoughtfully done and richly textured.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: BBC Travel Entry Title: For Salvadorans, pupusas mean comfort Entry Credit: Laura Kiniry, Daniel Kavanaugh Judge Comment: This is an outstanding piece of multimedia work that combines smartly chosen video and audio, in-person interviews, and text. Video content is shot and edited expertly and the whole package tells a heartfelt story of how food can connect a diaspora.
