2021-22 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
120 Special Packages/Series ( Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Newspapers)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: christopher reynolds Entry Title: The 40 best California experiences Entry Credit: Christopher Reynolds Judge Comment: Looking to discover a hidden gem or new place to travel? This package details the 40 best California destinations, broken in three installments for fall, winter and summer. Each location includes a short article, with pro tips, contact information, directions, historical facts and relevant external links. A handy search tool and interactive map let you drill down to specifics. The package is delightfully entertaining, humorous and helpful.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Washington Post Entry Title: Everything you need for the return of travel Entry Credit: Amanda Finnegan, Dayana Sarkisova, Christine Ashack, Rachel Orr Judge Comment: Travel during COVID is made simple with this comprehensive package, and because the stories were regularly updated, it maintains its usefulness. A separate section is dedicated to vaccination and testing questions, as well as sections on safety, logistics, trip planning and destinations. Each of these opens an array of related articles. Additionally, thoughtful illustrations, motion graphics or photographs accompany every article.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The New York Times Entry Title: On the Road 2021 Entry Credit: Christopher Miller, Ron Stodghill, Richard Rubin, Elaine Glusac, Lauren Sloss Judge Comment: After a year of pandemic isolation, this series presents glorious road trips that educate and entertain. Among them: “Touring Alaska in an R.V.,” a beautifully written account of a solo road trip on the Glenn Highway to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and Kennecott Mines, and “Driving an Electric Car on Colorado’s Scenic Byways,” a fascinating account about searching for charging stations, “range anxiety” and Colorado scenery, of course.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Outside Entry Title: Where to Live Now Entry Credit: Christopher Keyes, editor Judge Comment: Outside creates new criteria for livability and presents an alluring list of “The 20 Most Livable Town and Cities in America,” evaluating diversity, sustainability, affordability and outdoor equity. Each town description highlights a local expert for an inside look. This unique series is full of surprising towns not often found on other “livability lists,” but the criteria and facts back up these great choices.
