GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
Publication:National Geographic Traveler
Photography: Michael DeFreitas
Travel Journalism: Michael Luongo & Rebecca Rhoades
Destination Marketing Organization: Visit Tampa Bay
PUBLICATIONS
Category 300: Travel Magazine
- Gold: National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Ensemble Vacations, Summer 2014
- Bronze: Private Clubs, Fall 2014 Issue
Category 301: In-Flight Magazine
- Gold: enRoute Magazine, November 2013
- Silver: Delta Sky, April 2014
- Bronze: U.S. Airways Magazine, May 2014: Hidden Treasure
- Finalist: Celebrated Living, Autumn 2014: Celebrated Cuisine
Category 302: Online Travel Magazine
- Gold: Perceptive Travel, www.perceptivetravel.com
- Silver: France Revisited, www.francerevisited.com
- Bronze: GTH | Gay Travel Herald, www.gaytravelherald.com
Category 303: Travel Journalism Website
- Gold: TravelAge West, www.travelagewest.com
Category 304: Commercial/Publication Travel Blog
- Gold: Yahoo Travel, www.yahoo.com/travel
- Silver: National Geographic Intelligent Travel, http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com
Category 305: Independent Travel Blog
- Gold: LandLopers, www.landlopers.com
- Silver: My Life’s a Trip, www.MyLifesATrip.com
- Bronze: Voyage Vixens, www.voyagevixens.com
- Finalists:
- Cheapest Destinations Blog, www.CheapestDestinationsBlog.com
- Everything Everywhere, www.everything-everywhere.com
- Fascinating Humanity: Photojournalist Victor Englebert Explores World Cultures, http://victorenglebertphotography.blogspot.com/
- Travels with Baby, www.travelswithbaby.com
MEDIA – General Travel Articles
Category 100: Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper
- Gold: Michael Luongo, “Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots/In Tango & Tunnels, Rediscovering Its African Roots,” The New York Times
- Silver: Julie Carl, “Stetsons to Beer Steins,” Winnipeg Free Press
- Bronze: Suzanne Corbett, “Marching Down Georgia’s Gone with the Wind Trail,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Finalists:
- Max Anderson, “Heart of the prairie,” Sydney Morning Herald
- Julie Carl, “Stepping Out in Minneapolis,” Winnipeg Free Press
- Bob Cooper, “Celebration on the Sea,” Houston Chronicle
- Suzanne Corbett, “Harbor Hopping in Door County, Wis.,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Cindy Ladage, “Outdoors in Southern, Illinois,” The Prairie Land Buzz
- Irene S. Levine, “New York Hamlet Home to a Masterpiece,” Chicago Tribune
- Ceil Miller Bouchet, “In Chicago, colorful Pilsen broadens its palate,” The Washington Post
- Anja Mutic, “A Wanderer Returns,” The Washington Post
- Anja Mutic, “Longing at First Sight: My Curious Affair with Lisbon,” The Washington Post
Category 101: Destination Travel, Domestic Magazine
- Gold: Andrew McCarthy, “Sleepless in Seville,” Travel + Leisure
- Silver: David Lansing, “Paradise Lost and Found,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bronze: Kim Brown Seely, “Into Bhutan,” Virtuoso Life
- Finalists:
- Max Anderson, “Man vs. Wild,” Australian Gourmet Traveller
- Andrea Granahan, “Meeting Rosie the Riveter,” RV Life Magazine
- Joseph Guinto, “Where the Beers Are,” Private Clubs
- Theresa Medoff, “Mane Attractions–and More,” AAA World
- Peter McBride, “The Granny Diaries,” National Geographic Traveler
- Andrew McCarthy, “Untamed Ireland,” Travel + Leisure
- Andrew McCarthy, “Steeped in Darjeeling,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bruce Schoenfeld, “Danish Modern,” National Geographic Traveler
Category 102: Destination Travel, International Newspaper
- Gold: Peter Johansen, “Starry, Starry Sark,” Montreal Gazette
- Silver: Rich Grant, “Yosemite and the 150th Anniversary of National Parks,” Global Village, Mexico City News
- Bronze: Lisa TE Sonne, “Underwater Treasure Off Cancun,” Pique Newsmagazine
Category 103: Destination Travel, International Magazine
- Gold: David Noyes, “Reveling in Greenland’s Icy Lure,” Town & Country, Thailand
- Silver: Peter Johansen, “Camels and Karma,” United Church Observer
- Bronze: Sarah Elbert, “Where to Go Now,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Finalists:
- Lucas Aykroyd, “Maui’s Mellow Magic,” Good Times
- Lucas Aykroyd, “A Taste of Adventure in the Iles de la Madeleine,” Just for Canadian Dentists
- Steve Marsh, “Cidade Maravilhosa,” Delta Sky Magazine
Category 104: Byline Travel Column – Greater than 250,000 Circulation
- Gold: Andrew Zimmern, “Fork & the Road,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Silver: Aurélie Resch, “Under the Sea in a Galapagos game of yellow-flippered tag,” Metro News Toronto
- Bronze: Aurélie Resch, “The Big Easy: Where life is a little slower,” Metro News Toronto
- Finalist: Sarah Staples, “The Frequent Flyer,” Air Canada’s enRoute
Category 104A: Byline Travel Column – Less than 250,000 Circulation
- Gold: Carolyn Ali, “Gondola lifts lazybones high above Squamish,” The Georgia Straight
- Silver: Aurélie Resch, “Wadi Rum, Land of Lawrence,” TraveLife Magazine
- Bronze: Susan Cohn, “Mmm…Mmm… Montgomery: Alabama’s Capital Food Scene,” San Mateo Daily Journal
- Finalists:
- Susan Cohn, “Art Pops in Pittsburg: The Andy Warhol Museum Honors a Native Son,” San Mateo Daily Journal
- Aurélie Resch, “On a quest to see the Yukon’s Night Show,” TraveLife Magazine
Category 105: Travel Series – Magazine
- Gold: Clark Norton, “Blue Sea, Red Sea; Bird is The Word; Now You Sea It,” Porthole Cruise Magazine
- Silver: Sarah Elbert, “1 City 5 Ways,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Bronze: Sarah Staples, “The Frequent Flyer,” Air Canada’s enRoute
Category 105A: Travel Series – Newspaper
- Gold: Janet Podolak, “Cuba – 3 parts,” The News Herald
- Silver: Ron Pradinuk, “Cruising Series,” Winnipeg Free Press
- Bronze: Warren Resen, “Various – See The USA,” Observer News
Category 105B: Travel Series – Online
- Gold: Gary Arndt, “West Africa Cruise,” Everything Everywhere
- Silver: Ann Abel, “Mount Kilimanjaro,” Yahoo Travel
- Bronze: Robert Jensen, “Finding Reiner,” TravelGumbo.com
- Finalists:
- Lindsey Galloway, “Living In… (Tokyo, Istanbul, World’s Most Visited Cities),” BBC Travel
- Donna L. Hull, “One Healthy Change (4 articles),” My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel
- Janet Podolak, “Cuba Blogs,” The News Herald
Category 106: Destination Travel, Online Publication
- Gold: Fyllis Hockman, “Halong Bay: A True Surrealistic Watercolor,” TravelHappens.com
- Silver: Lucas Aykroyd, “Welcome to the ‘No Grunge’ zone,” OttawaCitizen.com
- Bronze: Matthew Long, “Tracking Dinosaurs in Alberta,” LandLopers
- Finalist: Gary Kraut, “The French Ardennes,” France Revisited
MEDIA – Special Focus Travel Articles – Print
Category 120: Local Lifestyle
- Gold: Elaine Glusac, “Ghost Towns, Puffins and Unspoiled Views,” New York Times
- Silver: Andrew McCarthy, “Mon Paris – Living Like a Local in the City of Light,” Westways
- Bronze: Daisann McLane, “Saving Old Bangkok,” National Geographic Traveler
- Finalists:
- Damon Banks, “Hidden Beaches – Puerto Rico,” Bespoke Magazine
- Patrizia Chen, David A. Keeps, Shane Mitchell, Jane Szita, Gisela Williams , “Shop Like a Local,” Travel + Leisure
- Margie Goldsmith, “Reindeer Herding in Lapland,” Ensemble Lifestyles
- Fyllis Hockman, “Where the Wild Women Meet Wildlife,” Low Country Sun Newspaper
- Peter Johansen, “Camels and Karma,” United Church Observer
- Natasha Mekhail, “Retail Zen,” Mercedes-Benz Magazine
- Anja Mutic, “A Wanderer Returns,” The Washington Post
- Janet Podolak, “A Bit of the Paris of Old,” The News Herald
Category 121: Luxury & Leisure Travel
- Gold: Neal McLennan, “Fantasy Island,” Experience: Bombardier Business Aircraft Magazine
- Silver: Andrew Sessa, “Puglia: The Italy You Don’t Know (But Should),” Private Clubs
- Bronze: Tim Leffel, “Nicaragua Unplugged,” Global Traveler Magazine
- Finalists:
- Max Anderson, “Whirlwind of rich rewards,” Sydney Morning Herald
- Damon Banks, “Starfire’s Commitment to Effortless Service,” Upscale Living Magazine
- Vivian Holley, “Villa Feltrinelli – Luxury on Lake Garda,” Meta Luxe
- Jason Oliver Nixon and Jackie Caradonio, “NYC Hotel Confidential,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Eve Thomas, “The Shape of Sicily,” Experience: Bombardier Business Aircraft Magazine
Category 122: Sports & Recreation
- Gold: Michael DeFreitas, “Surf’s Up,” Global Traveler Magazine
- Silver: Jayme Moye, “Stand Up and Fish,” Alaska Magazine
- Bronze: Elaine Glusac, “How to Sport Like an Irishman,” Virtuoso Life
- Finalists:
- Jeff Ritter, “The Mexican Golf Course That Survived the Drug War,” Golf Magazine
- Christine Kassar, “The Highest Summit,” Elevation Outdoors Magazine
- Margie Goldsmith, “Chase the Tail of the Dragon,” American Way
- Lisa TE Sonne, “Piranha Fishing in High Season,” Pique Newsmagazine
Category 123: Resorts
- Gold: Elaine Glusac, “Economic Booster,” Private Clubs
- Silver: Rebecca Rhoades, “All-Inclusive Punta Cana,” AAA World
- Bronze: Paul Rubio, “Game-Changing Trends in Africa Lodging,” Private Clubs
- Finalists:
- Stacy Tillilie, “Universal Appeal,” AAA World
- Vivian Holley, “Bora Bora – a South Pacific Treasure,” Meta Luxe
Category 124: Cruises
- Gold: Michael DeFreitas, “Cruising South America,” Grand Luxury Magazine
- Silver: Janice Wald Henderson, “Boats Afloat,” Private Clubs
- Bronze: Chris Clayton, “15 Chefs Walk into a Cruise…,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Finalists:
- Janice Mucalov, “A River Safari on the ‘Zambezi Queen’,” Cruise & Travel Lifestyles
- Janice Mucalov, “Hawaii Un-Cruising,” Cruise & Travel Lifestyles
- Justin Paul, “How to Launch a Riverboat,” Virtuoso Life
- Clark Norton, “Tahitian Delivery,” Porthole Cruise Magazine
Category 125: Personality and Profiles
- Gold: Rebecca Rhoades, “Mr. Johnson’s Opus,” AAA World
- Silver: Lola Akinmade Åkerström, “The New Age of Adventure,” Women’s Adventure Magazine
- Bronze: Bob Cooper, “The River Queen,” Porthole Cruise Magazine
- Finalists:
- Christine Kassar, “Who Killed Mike Rust,” Mountainflyer Magazine
- Warren Resen, “Patrick Smith – A Man Remembered,” Farmer & Rancher
- Sarah Staples, “The Frequent Flyer: Bruce Poon Tip,” Air Canada’s enRoute
- Andrew Zimmern, “The Maestro,” Delta Sky Magazine
Category 126: Historical or Hobby Travel
- Gold: Ceil Miller Bouchet, “Over There,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Tara Isabella Burton, “A Toast to Georgia,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bronze: Nancy Wigston, “Gallipoli: A Solemn Reminder of War,” Canadian Jewish News
- Finalists:
- Lucas Aykroyd, “Allure of Mexico’s Aztec,” The Vancouver Sun
- Rich Grant, “Little Big Horn Redux,” Global Village, Mexico City News
- Irene S. Levine, “A little church in New Mexico with some big healing power,” Washington Post
- Michael Luongo, “Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots/In Tango & Tunnels, Rediscovering Its African Roots,” The New York Times
- Rebecca Rhoades, “The Colors of Bravery,” AAA World
- Michael Schuman, “Atlanta Marks 150 Years Since Key Battle,” Miami Herald
- Lisa TE Sonne, “A Weekend in — George Washington’s Barbados,” American Way
Category 127: 50+ Travel
- Gold: Lola Akinmade Åkerström, “The New Age of Adventure,” Women’s Adventure Magazine
- Silver: Don Mankin, “Driving the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland,” Huffington Post
- Bronze: Don Mankin, “Namibia: Raw and Wild,” Active Over 50
- Finalists:
- Victor Block, “From a bomb site to a beach destination,” The Beacon
- Don Mankin, “Traveling By Train From Moscow to Beijing,” Active Over 50
Category 128: Intergenerational and Family Travel
- Gold: Barbara Graham, “California Dreamin’,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Aaron Gulley, “How To Raise a Global Citizen,” Virtuoso Life
- Bronze: Maureen Littlejohn, “Travels with my Dad,” Travel World International Magazine
- Finalist: Kate Pocock, “Taking the Kids Back to Nature on Mexico’s Riviera May Coast,” Ensemble Vacations Magazine
Category 129: Culinary Travel
- Gold: Bill Addison, “Chile: South America’s Next Culinary Star?,” Private Clubs
- Silver: Andrew Brathwaite, “Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2013,” enRoute Magazine
- Silver: Remy Scalza, “Perfecting Pinoy,” Fairmont Magazine
- Bronze: Brad A. Johnson, “Off the eaten path: Basilicata, Italy,” Orange County Register
- Bronze: Elizabeth Woodson, “A Foodie’s Guide to Asia,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Finalists:
- Damon Banks, “A Sweet Finish,” Bespoke Magazine
- Dave G. Houser, “Tequila,” TravelWorld International Magazine
- Brad A. Johnson, “Running the tables in Las Vegas, for Chinese,” Orange County Register
- Irene S. Levine, “New York Hamlet Home to a Masterpiece,” Chicago Tribune
- Andrew McCarthy, “Steeped in Darjeeling,” National Geographic Traveler
- Gary Shteyngart, “Maximum Bombay,” Travel + Leisure
- Mario Stojanac, “Carmenere – From Extinction to Distinction,” Ensemble Vacations
- Barbara Wayman, “Charlie Palmer’s Sonoma,” Home & Away Magazine
Category 130: Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel
- Gold: Carl Hoffman, “It Takes a Village,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Mark Jenkins, “America’s Cathedrals,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bronze: Glen Abbott, “Chasing Cajuns – A Ride to Find the Real Mardi Gras,” HOG Magazine (Harley-Davidson)
- Bronze: Christine Kassar, “The Highest Summit,” Elevation Outdoors Magazine
- Finalists:
- Kenneth Brower, “The Great White Hope,” National Geographic Traveler
- David Lansing, “Paradise Lost and Found,” National Geographic Traveler
- Michael Luongo, “Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots/In Tango & Tunnels, Rediscovering Its African Roots,” The New York Times
- Kate Pocock, “Lending a Helping Hand… Abroad,” Healthwise Magazine
- Guy Trebay, “a World Apart,” Travel + Leisure
Category 131: Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel
- Gold: Aaron Gulley, “Just Deserts,” Virtuoso Life
- Silver: Scott Wallace, “Over the Horizon,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bronze: Kenneth Brower, “The Great White Hope,” National Geographic Traveler
- Finalists:
- Michael Luongo, “Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots/In Tango & Tunnels, Rediscovering Its African Roots,” The New York Times
- Kate Pocock, “Lending a Helping Hand… Abroad,” Healthwise Magazine
- Veronica Stoddart, “Namibia is up to its neck in rare species,” USA TODAY
MEDIA – Special Focus Travel Articles – Internet
Category 140: Local Lifestyle
- Gold: David Noyes, “Gypsies, Gods and Dromedaries,” Maptia.com
- Silver: Andrew McCarthy, “Clear Eyed in Calcutta,” WorldHum
- Bronze: Paula Froelich, “Ohrid,” Yahoo Travel
- Finalist: Fyllis Hockman, “Namibia: Where Wild Women Meet Wildlife,” FabPlacez.com
Category 141: Luxury and Leisure Travel
- Gold: Julie Hatfield, “Go Heli-Fishing in the Middle of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia,” JustLuxe.com
- Silver: David Noyes, “Romantic Expectations,” TravelWorld International Magazine
- Bronze: Elaine Masters, “Scuba Diving Lembeh Strait, Indonesia,” AuthenticLuxuryTravel.net
- Bronze: Shelly Rivoli, “On Safari in Sonoma: Our Tour of Safari West Wildlife Preserve,” Family Travel 411
- Finalists:
- Donna L. Hull, “Luxurious Winter Fun at the Resort at Paws Up,” My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel
- Lisa Richardson, “On Two Wheels in Washington Wine Country: A Soul-Satisfying Balance,” Epicurean-Traveler.com
Category 142: Sports and Recreation
- Gold: Jeff Ritter, “Club Campestre: The lone gold club in Juarez, Mexico, that overcame the drug cartels,” Golf Magazine
- Silver: Fyllis Hockman, “Cowboy College: Channeling “City Slickers”,” TravelingBoy.com
- Silver: Kristin Winet, “Adventurous Romance in Costa Rica,” TravelWorld International Magazine
- Bronze: Jayme Moye, “Surf’s Up,” EpicLife.com
- Finalists:
- Carolyn Ali, “Go Argentina! How an accidental soccer fan learned to love World Cup futball,” The Georgia Straight
- Mindy Poder, “Surviving Bungee Jumping in New Zealand,” TravelAgeWest.com
Category 143: Resorts
- Gold: Peter Johansen, “Conversation, Nature and Passion,” Inns E-Magazine
- Silver: Tim Leffel, “Panoramic Pacific Views from Pelican Eyes,” Hotel-Scoop.com
- Bronze: Damon Banks, “24 Hours at the Boca Raton Resorts and Club,” LuxeGetaways.com
- Finalists:
- Tim Leffel, “Chilled Out Luxury at Viceroy Zihuatanejo,” Hotel-Scoop.com
- Kristin Winet, “Following the Turtle: Hotel Poco a Poco, Monteverde,” Hotel Scoop
Category 144: Cruises
- Gold: Carole Herdegen, “Greenland, Land of the Midnight Sun… Cruising the Settlement around Disco Bay,” Travel World International Magazine
- Silver: Chris McBeath, “Cheapskate Cruise,” TravelWorld International Magazine
- Bronze: Jacqueline Harmon Butler, “Up a Lazy Canal – Cruising the Canal du Midi in France,” FoodFlirtOnline.WordPress.com
- Finalist: Kit Bernardi, “First Time Cruiser Family Checks Out the Disney Dream,” TakingtheKids.com
Category 145: Personality and Profiles
- Gold: Jayme Moye, “Bravery on a Bike in Afghanistan,” ESPNW.com
- Silver: Vivian Holley, “Peggy’s Passion,” Meta Luxe
- Bronze: Jeff Ritter, “Club Campestre: The lone gold club in Juarez, Mexico, that overcame the drug cartels,” Golf Magazine
- Finalist: Jenn Smith Nelson, “Corner Gas movie hails Saskatchewan life,” Vacay.ca
Category 146: Historical or Hobby Travel
- Gold: Rebecca Rhoades, “A Beautiful Afterlife,” AAA World Online
- Silver: Michael Luongo, “Relearning Polish History Through the Eyes of a Resistance Fighter,” Tablet Magazine
- Bronze: Lauren Gelford, “Jaffa: A Tale of 2 Cities,” The Daily Beast
- Bronze: Dan Schlossberg, “Coming to Grips with Ground Zero,” NewYorkNatives.com
- Finalists:
- Kit Bernardi, “Driving Patterns,” Midwest Living Magazine
- Kay Grant, “Calculated Risk,” American Way (Online Only)
- Bobbie Green, “Visiting Timan Faya National PK & Fire Mountain,” www.offbeattravel.com
- Fyllis Hockman, “Mary King’s Close: 400 Years of History,” TravelingBoy.com
- Shelly Rivoli, “Jurassic Pilgrimage: Visiting Dinosaur National Monument with Kids,” Family Travel 411
- Josh Roberts, “Walking the Great Wall of China: A Bucket List Trip You Can Actually Afford,” SmarterTravel.com
Category 147: 50+ Travel
- Gold: Don Mankin, “A World of Contrasts on the Trans-Siberian Railroad,” Huffington Post
- Silver: Don Mankin, “Namibia: Raw and Wild,” Huffington Post
- Bronze: Mattie Matthews, “67 & Dumped: On Her Own in Rome,” Yahoo Travel
- Finalists:
- Victor Dorff, “Luxury, Then and Now,” Huffington Post
- Donna L. Hull, “Riding the Prince Rupert Ferry,” My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel
- Don Mankin, “Driving the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland,” Huffington Post
Category 148: Intergenerational and Family Travel
- Gold: Michael Luongo, “Relearning Polish History Through the Eyes of a Resistance Fighter,” Tablet Magazine
- Silver: Tim Leffel, “The Other Side of the Yucatan,” Perceptive Travel
- Bronze: Shelly Rivoli, “One Night in the African Tent Camp: My Review of Safari West,” Family Travel 411
- Finalist: Laura Begley Bloom, “A Gift for My Daughter: Elmo’s Trip to Costa Rica,” Yahoo Travel
Category 149: Culinary Travel
- Gold: Damon Banks, “Spain’s Gourmet Dining Scene,” Luxury Link Lifestyle – Online Magazine
- Silver: Gary Kraut, “The French Ardennes,” France Revisited
- Bronze: Darrin DuFord, “Istria’s Edible Empires,” Unmappedmag.com
- Finalists:
- Darrin DuFord, “Enjoying Croatia’s Oysters and Estuaries,” GoNomad.com
- Peter Johansen, “Feasting in a ‘Restaurant Without Walls’,” Troy Media
- Gary Kraut, “25 Paris Restaurants: A List Beyond The List,” France Revisited
- Matthew Long, “The Unusual Story Behind the Best Ice Cream in Ireland,” LandLopers
- Kathleen Mangan, “Let’s Talk Scotch,” Privateclubs.com
Category 150: Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel
- Gold: Michael Luongo, “Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple ,” The Daily Beast
- Silver: Michael Luongo, “Relearning Polish History Through the Eyes of a Resistance Fighter,” Tablet Magazine
- Bronze: Lisa TE Sonne, “Tasty Tagines in Morocco,” watchBOOM.com
- Finalists:
- Victor Englebert, “Stealing the Gold of El Dorado,” Fascinating Humanity
- Irene S. Levine, “A Unique Museum: The Four Seasons Serengeti Safari Lodge,” FlightNetwork.com
Category 151: Eco, Environmental or Special Purpose Travel
- Gold: Christine Kassar, “Return to Hyalite Canyon: Veterans Build Community that Stretches Beyond Mountains,” National Geographic Adventure Blog
- Silver: Michael Luongo, “Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple ,” The Daily Beast
- Bronze: Paula Froelich, “On the Frontlines of the Rhino “Genocide”: Saving a Species on the Brink,” Yahoo Travel
- Finalists:
- Victor Dorff, “Bonaire: Fantasy Island, For Real!” Huffington Post
- Darrin DuFord, “Man vs. Fish,” RoadsAndKingdoms.com
- Dave G. Houser, “The Harsh Legacy of Grytviken,” OffbeatTravel.com
Category 152: Budget Travel
- Gold: Kate Armstrong, “African safari alternatives that don’t cost a fortune,” LonelyPlanet.com
- Silver: Peter Johansen, “Win Your Next Vacation,” Troy Media
MEDIA – Electronic, Video, Broadcast
Category 153: Travel Broadcast – Video & Television
- Gold: Andrew McCarthy, “Breaking Boundaries,” AOL Travel
- Silver: Paula Froelich, “Yahoo Travel: A Broad, Abroad,” Yahoo Travel
- Bronze: Glen Abbott, “Chasing the Chicken: Cajun Mardi Gras,” Harley – Davidson’s HOG Magazine – online edition
- Finalists:
- Glen Abbott, “Secrets Revealed – Nashville Music City,” The Village Celebration (Online Magazine)
- Kathleen Curry, “Episode 306: Visit Germany’s Fairy Tale Tail,” The Travel Brigade Radio Show and Podcast
- Ian Fitzpatrick and Tonya Fitzpatrick, “Midwest Treasures: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis & Michigan’s State Capitol,” Blog Talk Radio
- Christine van Blokland, “Secrets of St. Patrick’s Cathedral,” Curious Traveler
Category 154: Travel App
- Best Travel App: Just Ahead: Death Valley National Park
PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
Category 170: Overall Excellence
- Gold: Peter McBride, “Paradise Lost and Found,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: David Noyes, “Gypsies, Gods and Dromedaries,” Maptia.com
- Bronze: Jen Judge, “Just Deserts,” Virtuoso Life
- Bronze: Peter McBride, “The Granny Diaries,” National Geographic Traveler
- Finalists:
- Sisse Brimber and Cotton Coulson, “Danish Modern,” National Geographic Traveler
- Robert Jerome, “Dresden: A German Christmas,” The Rail Monthly
Category 171: Cover Photo, Illustration
- Gold: Gunnar Knechtel, “Big Bold Baku,” Fairmont Magazine
- Silver: Jen Judge, “Black and white and read all over,” Virtuoso Life
- Bronze: Chris Plavidal, “Pin This,” Virtuoso Life
- Finalists:
- Spencer Carney, “Enchanting Italy,” AAA Living
- Gunnar Knechtel, “Around the World in 14 Ways: From Tel Aviv’s beaches to Taipei’s markets,” enRoute Magazine
- Brian Bowen Smith, photographer; Lloyd Dangle, illustrator, “Howard Schultz, Seattle,” Delta Sky Magazine
- Peter I. Rose, “Book Cover (back),” Postmonitions of a Peripatetic Professor
Category 172: Landscape, Seascape
- Gold: Jake Stangel, “My Own Private Montana,” Travel + Leisure
- Silver: Gary Arndt, “Lightning over Jasper National Park – Alberta, Canada,” Everything-Everywhere.com
- Bronze: Michael DeFreitas, “Utah Rocks,” RV Lifestyle Magazine
- Finalists:
- Gary Arndt, “Rainbow over Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,” Everything-Everywhere.com
- Dale Sanders, “Grande Slam,” Luxe Beat Magazine
Category 173: Portrait, People
- Gold: Michael DeFreitas, “Put a Face to a Place,” Photo News Magazine
- Silver: David Noyes, “Kalbeliya Dancer,” Maptia.com
- Bronze: Robert Jerome, “Riet Jonkers-Slegers, age 80, Budapest World Masters Athletics Competition,” Metropop
- Finalists:
- Gary Arndt, “Playing Child in Monte Café, Sao Tome,” Everything-Everywhere.com
- Michael DeFreitas, “Cuban Man with Fighting Cock,” Photo News Magazine
- Gabriel Rinaldi, “Alex Atala,” Delta Sky Magazine
Category 174: Facility, Architectural
- Gold: Robert Jerome, “Radio City Music Hall at Christmas,” Metropop
- Silver: Robert Jerome, “Metropolitan Cathedral, Brasilia,” The Rail Monthly
- Bronze: Barb Sligl, “Tacoma Turnaround,” Going Places
- Finalists:
- Gary Arndt, “Fireworks Over the Sydney Harbor Bridge,” Everything-Everywhere.com
- Robert Jerome, “Zagreb’s Mirogoj Cemetery on All Saints’ Day,” The Rail Monthly
- Matthew Long, “Quiet House in Alberta,” LandLopers
Category 175: Nature
- Gold: Michael DeFreitas, “Bald Eagle Fishing,” Photo News Magazine
- Silver: Gary Arndt, “A Bull Moose with Water Dripping from his Antlers in Northern British Columbia,” Everything-Everywhere.com
- Bronze: Gary Arndt, “UNESCO World Heritage Site: iSimangaliso Wetland Park,” Everything-Everywhere.com
Category 176: Photo Essay
- Gold: Susan Seubert, “Saving Old Bangkok,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Michael DeFreitas, “Put a Face to a Place,” Photo News Magazine
- Bronze: Gary Arndt, “Visions of Namibia,” Everything Everywhere
- Finalists:
- Korena Bolding Sinnett, “Seoul Rising,” Virtuoso Life
- Catherine Karnow, “Positively Tel Aviv,” National Geographic Traveler
- Jen Pollack, “Marrakech,” SNAP Magazine
MEDIA – Miscellaneous
Category 190: Travel Book or Guide
- Gold: Shelly Rivoli, “Travels with Baby: The Ultimate Guide for Planning Travel With Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler,” Published by Travels with Baby Books
- Silver: J.M. Pasquesi, “Rome with Kids: An Insider’s Guide (2nd Edition)”
- Bronze: Linda Lang, “Five Star Recipes from World Famous Hotels & Resorts”
- Bronze: Greg Vaughn, “Photographing Washington”
- Finalists:
- Alden Jones, “The Blind Masseuse: A Traveler’s Memoir from Costa Rica to Cambodia,” University of Wisconsin Press
- Doreen Pendgracs, “Chocolatour: A Quest for the World’s Best Chocolate,” Wizard of Words Productions
Category 191: Trade Travel Article
- Gold: David DeVoss, “The Golden Age of Airports,” Global Business Travel
- Silver: Chris McBeath, “Attracting Seniors,” InnFocus
- Bronze: Mindy Poder, “Stealing the Scene,” TravelAge West
- Finalists:
- Tim Leffel, “MICE Mexico City,” Global Traveler Magazine
- Michael Luongo, “Iraque Kurdistan: Open for Travelers,” Travel + Leisure
- Skye Mayring, “A Brave New World,” TravelAge West
- Mindy Poder, “The King of the Castle,” TravelAge West
- Theresa Storm, “New Skywalk Opens in Alberta,” TravelAge West
Category 192A: Travel Roundups – Print
- Gold: George Stone, “Traveler 50,” National Geographic Traveler
- Silver: Isabella Brega, “Made in Italy,” National Geographic Traveler
- Bronze: Mindy Poder, “50 Bucket List Travel Experiences,” TravelAge West
- Finalists:
- Victor Block, “Warm(er) winter destinations beckon,” The Beacon
- Ron Pradinuk, “Ten Tips to make your travels more enjoyable,” Winnipeg Free Press
Category 192B: Travel Roundups – Online
- Gold: Tim Leffel, “Digital Nomads: How to travel the world without quitting your job,” LonelyPlanet.com
- Silver: Anja Mutic, “Restored Village Retreats,” Departures
- Bronze: Dan Schlossberg, “The Final Four: Cool places to cool off in New England,” New Jersey Lifestyles
- Finalists:
- Lanee Lee, “America’s Strangest Museums,” Travel + Leisure Digital
- Kathleen Mangan, “Top 10 Fall Things to Do in Ireland and Northern Ireland,” NationalGeographic.com
Category 193: Travel Tips & Advice
- Gold: Virtuoso Life Staff, “How to Travel Better,” Virtuoso Life
- Silver: Michael DeFreitas, “Put a Face to a Place,” Photo News Magazine
- Bronze: Irene S. Levine, “Bicycle Vacations: Boomers’ Latest Travel Trend,” PBS NextAvenue.org
- Finalists:
- Brittany Jones Cooper, “Travel Hacks,” Yahoo Travel
- Theresa Medoff, “Packing Tips from the Pros,” AAA World
- Traci Suppa, “Preparing Your Teen For Their First Trip Without You,” FamilyVacationCritic.com
- Kristin Winet, “Tipping Culture: A Quick Guide to Global Tipping Customs,” En Voyage, Eva Air’s in-flight magazine
ORGANIZATIONS
Category 200: Visitors’ Guide (Printed or Electronic)
- Gold: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, 2014 Outer Banks Travel Guide
- Silver: Pocahontas County, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pocahontas County Visitors Guide
- Bronze: Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visitor’s Travel Guide
- Finalists:
- Discover Newport, Discover Newport Visitors Guide
- Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Branson Meeting Convention & Sports Guide
- Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2014 Greater Lansing, Michigan Visitor Guide
Category 201: Destination Video
- Gold: Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Sedona: Most Beautiful Place on Earth
- Silver: Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau, “Show Me the Way”
- Bronze: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, #OuterBanksSoul – The Outer Banks, NC
Category 202: Destination Website
- Gold: Visit Tampa Bay, VisitTampaBay.com
- Silver: Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com
- Bronze: Visit Sarasota County, VisitSarasota.org
Category 203: Social Media or Marketing Campaign
- Gold: M. Silver // A Division of Finn Partners, “The Beach Looks Good on You” Winter Promotion
- Silver: Visit Tampa Bay, Visit Tampa Bay, IIFA Marketing Campaign
- Bronze: Meet Minneapolis & Spong PR, #askMPLS Campaign
