2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
113 Environmental and Sustainable Tourism ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Leon McCarron Entry Title: The Last of the Marsh Arabs Entry Credit: Leon McCarron Judge Comment: This is a well-researched and expertly woven account of saving the essential marshland that once again covers Iraq's cradle of civilization. Journey along the wetlands of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and meet the remaining Marsh Arabs who eke out a living in this biodiverse region.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Paul Kvinta Entry Title: The Battle for Beacon's Beach Entry Credit: Paul Kvinta Judge Comment: The community discussion on saving the coastal bluffs on a rare, undeveloped stretch of Encinitas, Calif., becomes a jumping-off point to explore how the state is grappling with climate change and the tough choices it brings.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Jill Robinson Entry Title: What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana? Entry Credit: Jill Robinson Judge Comment: As Hawaii reconsiders its long-term relationship with tourism, this story explores just how deeply the change is taking place. The author explores the culture of 'kuleana,' the reciprocal relationship between a place and those who are responsible for its care, and looks at Kauai’s reliance on tourism.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Travel + Leisure Entry Title: A Primal Connection Entry Credit: Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Judge Comment: This is a boisterous and charismatic tale of an endangered and isolated family of 29 chimpanzees that have survived extinction despite the deforestation and community encroachment that threaten their Ugandan rain forest.
