PHOENIX

Since tourism leaves a permanent footprint that impacts the environment of destinations, SATW established the Phoenix award in 1969 to recognize conservation and preservation efforts of individuals and organizations. SATW members can nominate individuals, communities, or organizations that have contributed to a quality travel experience through conservation, preservation, beautification or environmental efforts.

Nominations are reviewed by the SATW Phoenix Committee and submitted with recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval. SATW has recognized conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution accomplishments as they relate to travel. As tourism has evolved with global impact, the Phoenix Award now includes recognition for efforts that encourage responsible, sustainable tourism.

SATW has recognized conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution accomplishments as they relate to travel. Previous winners of this prestigious award include:

• Kingsbrae Garden
• Ewald Biemans
• International Expeditions
• Zakouma National Park in Chad, Africa
• Toronto’s Distillery Historic District
• The Shorefast Foundation and Fogo Island Inn
• Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Wilderness Lodges
• Glenfern Sanctuary in New Zealand
• USAID’s Nyungwe Nziza Project in Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park
• The Old Mill and Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN
• San Antonio’s Pearl Brewery
• Charleston (SC) City Market
• Dr. Mary Majka
• Mary’s Point Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve (Canada)
• Railroad Park in Birmingham (AL)
• Kula Eco Park in Fiji
• The Trailing of the Sheep Festival
• Restoration of Edison & Ford Winter Estates (FL)
• Tourism Cares for America
• La Dune de Boutouche (New Brunswick, Canada)
• Maine Huts and Trails
• Gerding Theatre (OR)
• The Quays (Manchester, England)
• World Birding Center (TX)
• Colonial Theatre in the Berkshires
• N/a’an Ke Sê Foundation in Namibia
• Central Park Conservancy (NY)