2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
107 U.S./Canada Travel ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Sebastian Modak Entry Title: The birthplace of the US vacation Entry Credit: Sebastian Modak Judge Comment: Part history, part personal discovery, this delightful piece surveys the place where a Boston priest introduced the idea of escape from a city a century and a half ago. The author's tale of a visit to Adirondack Park is stylish, surprising and satisfying.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Travel + Leisure Entry Title: The Maine Course Entry Credit: Kevin West Judge Comment: This well-researched piece takes readers along on a gastronomic tour of a state not generally known for its cuisine. The writer skillfully and expressively traces the early roots of a move to organic food that nourishes today's farm-to-table restaurants across rural Maine. Descriptive passages carry this piece along with great pacing that invites the reader to enjoy an unusual journey.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Dina Mishev Entry Title: Think you can’t ride a bike in the snow? Fat biking is here to prove you wrong. Entry Credit: Dina Mishev Judge Comment: The writer's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious as she revels in the notion that she can bike during a cold, snowy winter. She shares her excitement as well as tips, anecdotes and testimonials that engage the reader from start to finish.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Barbara Kennedy Entry Title: Taking Stock of General MacArthur's Legacy in Norfolk, Virginia Entry Credit: Barbara Kennedy Judge Comment: A letter to her mother prompts the writer to visit Norfolk, Va., the final resting place and museum honoring one of America's most controversial generals. The article traces the life story of this complex man in the context of his life and times and the lessons he can provide today.
