2020-21 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
112 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: Jessica Lockhart Entry Title: Essential Guide to Responsible & Ethical Travel Entry Credit: Jessica Wynne Lockhart Judge Comment: A piece about ethical travel could easily be judgmental, but this article explores the topic in a way that is helpful and realistic – like getting advice from a trusted and knowledgeable friend. The writer includes personal experience and context about the impact of the travel industry, then delves into an expansive menu of options for travelers looking to consider ethics and environment in their planning. The result is a lively article that’s both informative and interesting.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Outside Entry Title: 27 Epic Trips to Start Planning Now Entry Credit: Chris Keyes Judge Comment: Robust reporting and engaging writing come together in this piece that offers epic advice for epic travel. The suggested destinations are unexpected and varied, and each includes plentiful tips, including data about the least and most expensive times to travel there. And, bonus, reading suggestions for each destination! A traveler would be well-prepared after reading this piece.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Ali Wunderman Entry Title: Costa Rica has reopened to travelers. Here's what it's like to visit Entry Credit: Ali Wunderman Judge Comment: Reader service is woven throughout this lively, first-person story of a trip to Costa Rica during the pandemic. The writer succeeds in offering useful advice for every step in the process while also telling the engaging story of her own travels. The result is a piece that succeeds in being useful and entertaining.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Southern Living Entry Title: Smartest Places to Retire Entry Credit: LOGAN WARD, VALERIE LUESSE Judge Comment: Bring on retirement if it means settling down in one of these vibrant yet “smart” locales. Personal stories from residents and plentiful details paint a thorough and vivid picture of each city. The piece is nicely organized, and each profile creates a palpable sense of place and provides some specific benefits for retirees, from walkability to tax considerations.
