The awards are named for Lowell Thomas, acclaimed broadcast journalist, prolific author and world explorer during five decades in travel journalism.
The sustainability of the annual competition is made possible by a generous contribution from Gold Supporter Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise company with a portfolio of brands. Its contribution helps make the prizes possible and supports the future of quality travel media.
Category 101: Grand Award — Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year (28)
Arany: Katherine LaGrave, digital features editor, Afar, New York City
Ezüst: Alex Pulaski, freelance writer, West Linn, OR
Bronz: Margie Goldsmith, freelance writer, New York City
Tiszteletteljes megemlítés: Sarah Khan, freelance writer, Sharon, MA
Category 102: Robert Haru Fisher Award for Travel Health/Safety Coverage (57)
Arany: Matt Crossman, “I Flew to Texas to Watch Bull Riding on an Aircraft Carrier During COVID,” Experience, expmag.com
Ezüst: Salma Abdelnour Gilman, “Is It Safe to Travel This Summer?” EverydayHealth.com
Bronz: Jenna Scatena, “Turkey’s Unique Hand-Sanitising Method,” BBC Travel
Category 103: Newspaper Travel Coverage (5)
Arany: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland), Susan Glaser, Travel Editor
Ezüst: The New York Times, Amy Virshup, Travel Editor
Bronz: The Boston Globe, Chris Morris, Travel Editor
Tiszteletteljes megemlítés: Star Tribune (Minneapolis), Kerri Westenberg, Travel Editor
Category 104: Magazines (12)
104A — Travel Magazines
Arany: Travel + Leisure, Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief
Ezüst: Condé Nast Traveler, Jesse Ashlock, U.S. Editor, and Melinda Stevens, former Editor-in-Chief
Bronz: Afar, Julia Cosgrove, Editor-in-Chief
Tiszteletteljes megemlítés: Southbound, Kevin Benefield, Editor-in-Chief
