2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
119 Multimedia Single Work ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: National Geographic Traveler Entry Title: The lights are twinkling in the Great Smokies Entry Credit: Diana Marques, Amy McKeever Judge Comment: Video combined with good writing and the portrayals of various species of fireflies makes this piece resonate. Throw in a magical close-up photo of one of the subjects, the maps and many other elements and this story comes to life.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: BBC Travel Entry Title: A hidden refuge for LGBTQ+ nature lovers Entry Credit: Mark Ellwood, Shirley Chan, Eliot Stein , Alba Jaramillo, Russ Martin Judge Comment: The use of good video in this story about Fire Island, NY, and a helping of historical context transcend potential political issues by tying it to a larger context of what it means to be human. This piece will have a deep and lasting impact for many people.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Outside Entry Title: How We Find Our Way Entry Credit: Christopher Keyes, editor Judge Comment: This story works on many levels. The use of maps and the contextualization of the historical significance is amazing and thought-provoking. The sum of these parts makes for a satisfying whole.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The New York Times Entry Title: Six Days Afloat in the Everglades Entry Credit: Stephen Hiltner, Tracy Mumford, Dan Powell, Matt Ruby Judge Comment: The links to natural sounds, to sites adjacent to the park and the amazing pictures combined with the maps and other material bring this piece to life. The audio clips are wonderful and leverage all the platforms and tools to tell this thoughtful story.