SATW Canadian Chapter Announces 2024 Awards
27 Nov
Society of American Travel Writers Announces 8th Annual Canadian Chapter Award Winners
TORONTO, ON – November 27, 2024 — The Canadian Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) announced the recipients of its 8th Annual Chapter Awards Program, representing the best of Canadian travel journalism. The awards, which include Best Canadian Travel Story, Best International Travel Story, Best Service Story, Virtual storytelling, and Photography (People and Places), were given out on Tuesday at SATW’s Chapter Meeting.
Over 140 entries were received for evaluation, from professional travel writers, photographers and editors, digital storytellers, podcasters, social media experts and videographers for their outstanding work. Members of SATW are required to undergo a qualification process to ensure the highest standards of journalistic integrity in their respective disciplines.
“I’m impressed with the level of storytelling and visual captures that our entrants have displayed this year”, said Kathy Buckworth, Chair, Awards, SATW Canadian Chapter. “The landscape for travel reporting is constantly changing and our members are leading the way.” She added “You can expect to see our awards evolve and change next year, as we announce winners for 2024 at our annual conference in Charleston, South Carolina (May 27-30).”
The full list of award winners is below:
Best Canadian Travel Story
- First place: Darcy Rhyno, Flamenco is a Lifestyle, Toronto Star
- Second place: Linda Barnard, First Nations Artist from Victoria Carves his Mark in Germany, Vacay.ca
- Third place: Jennifer Bain, Inside the Battle to Save the Cats that Call San Juan Natural Historic Site Home, NationalParksTraveler.org
Best International Travel Story
- First place: Anita Draycott, Discover Fox Harb’r Resort: Discover the World-Class Luxury Golf Getaway on The Shores of Nova Scotia, WeExploreCanada.com
- Second place: Liz Campbell, Wall Street – The Murals of Islington Village, Romancing.com
- Third place: Josephine Matyas, The Beauty of Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula, Family RV’ing Magazine
Best Service Story
- First place: Kevin Wagar, Flying with a Baby: Tips for Your Infant’s First Time on a Plane, Wandering Wagars
- Second Place: Linda Barnard, What to See, Do and Eat in Istanbul, EverythingZoomer.ca
- Third Place: Glen Petrie, BC Costal Cruises, Vancouver Sun
Virtual storytelling
- First place:Jennifer Weatherhead, Next Destination: Miami, TheNextDestination.com
- Second place TIE:
- Will Tang, Unexpected Side of Hokkaido for Outdoor Lovers, Going Awesome Place (YouTube)
- Jennifer Weatherhead, The Best Places to Stargaze in Canada, CTV’s The Social
Photography: People
- First place: Jennifer Bain,Pond Inlet Welcome, National Parks Traveler
- Second place: Will Tang, Blown Glass Factory, Going Awesome Places
- Third place : Wendy Nordvik-Carr, Annabell Takes Us Inside the Shaman’s House, Life’s Incredible Journey
Photography: Places
- First place: Kevin Wagar, Fisherman Casting His Net, Wandering Wagars
- Second place: Robin Karpan, Banff at Night, We Explore Canada
- Third place: Barbara Ramsay Orr, Meteroa, West of the City
Founded in 1955, SATW has more than 1,000 members. Our members are content creators that contribute to some of the most influential print, digital and broadcast platforms. Our members are also travel and hospitality brands and the public relations agencies that represent them. SATW is the premier networking organization bringing all of those professions together. Since all applicants must agree to the organization’s Code of Ethics policies SATW is able to maintain the highest level of professional excellence among its members. To learn more visit www.satw.org.
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For more information:
Kathy Buckworth
Awards Chair, SATW Canadian Chapter
La Society of American Travel Writers annonce les gagnants de la 8e édition des Prix du chapitre canadien
TORONTO, ON – 27 novembre 2024 – Le chapitre canadien de la Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) a dévoilé les lauréats de son 8e programme annuel de récompenses, mettant à l’honneur le meilleur du journalisme de voyage canadien. Les prix, qui incluent les catégories Best Canadian Travel Story, Best International Travel Story, Best Service Story, Virtual Storytelling et Photography (People and Places), ont été remis mardi lors de la réunion du chapitre de la SATW.
Plus de 140 candidatures ont été soumises par des écrivains, photographes, éditeurs de voyage professionnels, créateurs de contenu numérique, animateurs de balados, experts des médias sociaux et vidéastes pour leur travail remarquable. Les membres de la SATW doivent répondre à un processus de qualification garantissant les plus hauts standards d’intégrité journalistique dans leurs disciplines respectives.
« Je suis impressionnée par le niveau de narration et les captures visuelles présentés cette année par nos participants », a déclaré Kathy Buckworth, présidente des prix du chapitre canadien de la SATW. « L’univers du reportage de voyage est en constante évolution, et nos membres montrent la voie. » Elle a ajouté : « Vous pouvez vous attendre à voir nos prix évoluer l’année prochaine, alors que nous annoncerons les gagnants de 2024 lors de notre conférence annuelle à Charleston, en Caroline du Sud (27-30 mai). »
Lauréats des Prix 2024 du chapitre canadien de la SATW
Best Canadian Travel Story
- Premier prix : Darcy Rhyno, Flamenco is a Lifestyle, Toronto Star
- Deuxième prix : Linda Barnard, First Nations Artist from Victoria Carves his Mark in Germany, Vacay.ca
- Troisième prix : Jennifer Bain, Inside the Battle to Save the Cats that Call San Juan Natural Historic Site Home, NationalParksTraveler.org
Best International Travel Story
- Premier prix : Anita Draycott, Discover Fox Harb’r Resort: Discover the World-Class Luxury Golf Getaway on The Shores of Nova Scotia, WeExploreCanada.com
- Deuxième prix : Liz Campbell, Wall Street – The Murals of Islington Village, Romancing.com
- Troisième prix : Josephine Matyas, The Beauty of Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula, Family RV’ing Magazine
Best Service Story
- Premier prix : Kevin Wagar, Flying with a Baby: Tips for Your Infant’s First Time on a Plane, Wandering Wagars
- Deuxième prix : Linda Barnard, What to See, Do and Eat in Istanbul, EverythingZoomer.ca
- Troisième prix : Glen Petrie, BC Coastal Cruises, Vancouver Sun
Virtual Storytelling
- Premier prix : Jennifer Weatherhead, Next Destination: Miami, TheNextDestination.com
- Deuxième prix (ex-aequo) :
- Will Tang, Unexpected Side of Hokkaido for Outdoor Lovers, Going Awesome Places (YouTube)
- Jennifer Weatherhead, The Best Places to Stargaze in Canada, CTV’s The Social
Photography: People
- Premier prix : Jennifer Bain, Pond Inlet Welcome, National Parks Traveler
- Deuxième prix : Will Tang, Blown Glass Factory, Going Awesome Places
- Troisième prix : Wendy Nordvik-Carr, Annabell Takes Us Inside the Shaman’s House, Life’s Incredible Journey
Photography: Places
- Premier prix : Kevin Wagar, Fisherman Casting His Net, Wandering Wagars
- Deuxième prix : Robin Karpan, Banff at Night, We Explore Canada
- Troisième prix : Barbara Ramsay Orr, Meteroa, West of the City
Fondée en 1955, la SATW compte plus de 1 000 membres. Ces derniers sont des créateurs de contenu qui collaborent avec certaines des plateformes imprimées, numériques et audiovisuelles les plus influentes. La SATW regroupe également des marques de voyage et d’hôtellerie ainsi que les agences de relations publiques qui les représentent. Elle est l’organisation de réseautage de référence qui rassemble tous ces professionnels. Comme tous les candidats doivent accepter le code d’éthique de l’organisation, la SATW maintient un niveau d’excellence professionnelle des plus élevés parmi ses membres. Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.satw.org.
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Pour plus d’information :
Kathy Buckworth
Présidente des prix du chapitre canadien de la SATW
SATW is a professional organization comprised of the travel industry’s most experienced journalists, photographers, editors, broadcast/video/film producers, bloggers, website owners, public relations experts, and hospitality industry representatives from around the world.