2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
114 Cultural Tourism ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Karen Schwartz Entry Title: Is Travel Next in the Fight Over Who Profits From Native American Culture? Entry Credit: Karen Schwartz Judge Comment: Readers are drawn into what seems like a simple story of a denied zoning change request and are led much deeper into: a contemplation on the power of language, how much point of view matters and how a nation in love with the imagery of authenticity misrepresents and misuses it. The story looks at the issues brought up by a proposed American Indian-themed vacation retreat and shares the history of Native American stereotypes used in tourism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: christopher reynolds Entry Title: San Francisco’s Chinatown is caught between past and future Entry Credit: Christopher Reynolds Judge Comment: The tensions at play in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown are creatively and deftly explained in this article. The writing illuminates what is gained and what is lost as a community transforms — how older patrons, families celebrating and affordable menus are making way for hipper, sleeker, more-Westernized venues. Cultural perspective is teased out with good sourcing and includes a social media reaction to a new upscale venue, and more.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Zora ONeill Entry Title: Panoramas, Ideals & Kitsch Entry Credit: Zora O'Neill Judge Comment: This story takes readers on a wonderfully contemplative walk between worlds — Egypt, the U.S. — and offers the unusual avenue of seeing culture by way of panorama installations. The intriguing approach and story point to how our ideas of who we are as a nation are based on how history was depicted in one form of media.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Taryn White Entry Title: Just across the border, this Mexican community also celebrates Juneteenth Entry Credit: Taryn White Judge Comment: This story strengthens the visibility of a historic community that has little-known ties to U.S. history. For cultural tourism readers, the story connects an understanding of these events, the importance of Juneteenth celebrations and why a community in Mexico shares the Juneteenth message of hope.
