2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
116 Special-Purpose Travel ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Leigh Ann Henion Entry Title: In Search of the Light Entry Credit: Leigh Ann Henion Judge Comment: From the start, this piece about an excursion to see synchronous fireflies is joyful and engaging. Full of observations about the human condition, the story is a poetic tapestry of the power of an experience that lives in both lightness and darkness.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The New York Times Entry Title: Recreating a Family’s Lost Holocaust History, Step by Step Entry Credit: Jessica Shaw Judge Comment: The writer takes us along as she tracks the World War II escape route of her young father from occupied Paris to Spain. History, geography and a multi-day hike come together in a story that is wonderfully and lovingly told.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Travel + Leisure Entry Title: These Are The Days of Miracle and Wonder Entry Credit: John Bowe Judge Comment: This story reflects the hopeful nature of travel. A trip to southern Chile to view a total eclipse in December 2020 was full of such hope, despite the forecast for rain and more rain. Readers meet the community around eclipse viewing and share in their ups and downs. In the end, we also feel the magic of letting go of expectations.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: National Parks Magazine Entry Title: Park Ink Entry Credit: Katherine DeGroff Judge Comment: After reading this piece, you, too, just might become obsessed with the idea of gathering stamps on your passport of all the national park sites.
