2009 NATJA Awards Competition Winners
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS Publication – Virtuoso Life Convention & Visitors Bureaus/Destination Marketing Organizations – Positively Cleveland Photography – Alex Farnum, The Full Maui, Spafax Travel Journalism – David Lansing, National Geographic Traveler & Tom Uhlenbrock, St. Louis Post - Dispatch
MEDIA
Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper, More than 250,000 First Place: Tom Uhlenbrock, St Louis Dispatch Award of Merit: Nancy Wigston, Toronto Star Award of Merit: Tom Uhlenbrock, St Louis Dispatch
Destination Travel, Domestic Newspaper, Less than 250,000 First Place: Christine Tibbetts, Tifton GA Gazette Award of Merit: Christine Tibbetts, Tifton Gazette Award of Merit: Kay Grant, Creators News Service
Destination Travel, Domestic Magazine First Place: Mel White, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Kay Grant, Cowboys & Indians Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Ensemble Vacations
Destination Travel, International Newspaper, More than 250,000 First Place: Tracy Barnett, Houston Chronicle Award of Merit: Susan Hallett, The Epoch Times Award of Merit: Nancy Wigston, Canadian Jewish News
Destination Travel, International Newspaper, Less than 250,000 First Place: Lindor Reynolds, Winnipeg Free Press Award of Merit: Ron Pradinuk, Winnipeg Free Press Award of Merit: Jill Wilson, Winnipeg Free Press
Destination Travel, International Magazine First Place: Cathy Newman, National Geographic Magazine Award of Merit: Elaine Srnka, Virtuoso Life Award of Merit: Justin Paul, Virtuoso Life Award of Merit: David Noyes, Lifestyle & Travel
Byline Travel Column, More than 250,000 First Place: Daisann McLane, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Keith Bellows, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Peter Jon Lindberg, Travel + Leisure Magazine Award of Merit: Carol Perehudoff, Toronto Star Award of Merit: Heather Greenwood Davis, Toronto Star
Byline Travel Column, Less than 250,000 First Place: Michelle Theall, Women's Adventure Magazine Award of Merit: John Lee, BC Business Magazine
Travel Series, More than 250,000 First Place: Geraldine Moor, Hemispheres Award of Merit: Ilana Weitzman, Alec Scott, Charlene Rooke, Spafax
Travel Series, Less than 250,000 First Place: Janet Podolak, The News Herald Award of Merit: Robert Sibley, Ottawa Citizen Award of Merit: Linda Fasteson, Living Well, The Sun Chronicle Award of Merit: Douglas Hunter, Patricia Pearson, Dawn Calleja, Canadian Geographic Travel Award of Merit: Jill Schensul, The Record
Local Lifestyle First Place: Luke Barr, Travel + Leisure Magazine Award of Merit: Fyllis Hockman, Creators News Service Award of Merit: Paul Rubio, Outtraveler: South Florida
Leisure Activity First Place: Keith Bellows, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Randy Gener, American Theater Magazine Award of Merit: Food and Wine Magazine
Sports and Recreation First Place: Dale Sanders, Florida Sportsman Award of Merit: Geoff Kirbyson, Winnipeg Free Press Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Diver Magazine Award of Merit: Dina Mishev, Big Sky Journal
Resorts First Place: PF Kluge, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Amy Rosen, National Post, Canada
Cruises First Place: Kimberly Brown-Seely, Virtuoso Life Award of Merit: Tom Uhlenbrock, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Award of Merit: Ellen Creager, Virtuoso Life
Personality and Profiles First Place: Ray Isle, Food & Wine Magazine Award of Merit: Randy Gener, American Theater Magazine Award of Merit: Peter Rose, American Society of Journalists and Author Monthly Award of Merit: Nancy Wigston, National Post
Historical or Hobby Travel First Place: Geraldine Moor, MyMidWest Award of Merit: Kay Grant, Carnival Cruise Gateways Award of Merit: Peter Bronski, 5280 Magazine Award of Merit: Linda Fasteson, Living Well, The Sun Chronicle
Senior Travel and Travelers First Place: Linda Fasteson, Living Well, The Sun Chronicle (Senior Issue)
Intergenerational and Family Travel First Place: Don Belt, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Chris McBeath, InnFocus Magazine Award of Merit: Kate Pocock, Silverkris Magazine Award of Merit: Heather Greenwood Davis, Family Outlook Magazine/Sears
Culinary Travel First Place: Peter Jon Lindberg, Travel + Leisure Magazine Award of Merit: Katherine Zoepf, Food and Wine Magazine Award of Merit: Taras Grescoe, National Geographic Traveler
Cultural, Educational, Self-Improvement Travel First Place: Scott Spencer, Travel + Leisure Magazine Award of Merit: Margie Goldsmith, www.travelwithachallenge.com
Volunteer or Special Purpose Travel First Place: Michelle Theall, Women's Adventure Magazine
Eco Travel or Environmental Tourism First Place: Tom Uhlenbrock, St. Louis Dispatch Award of Merit: Dave Houser, Men’s Folio Award of Merit: Jay Walljasper, National Geographic Traveler
Budget Travel First Place: Lisa Gregoire, Canadian Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Kristen Bellstrom, SmartMoney Magazine Award of Merit: John Lee, Globe and Mail
Travel Article for Internet First Place: Tim Leffel, Perceptive Travel Award of Merit: Louisa Preston, Go NOMAD Magazine
Travel Broadcast (Audio-Podcast) First Place: Tonya Fitzpatrick, www.talkzone.com - The Travel'N On Radio Show Award of Merit: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, Travel Talk Radio
Travel Broadcast (Video) First Place: Darley Newman, PBS Award of Merit: Bryan Scofield, KTNV-TV ABC Las Vegas
Travel Journalism Website First Place: National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: www.SmarterTravel.com Award of Merit: Michael Reiss/Diane Sukiennik, www.foodandwineaccess.com
Travel Blog First Place: Meg Weaver, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Sarah Pascarella, www.SmarterTravel.com Award of Merit: Emma Krasov, Art and Entertain Me Blog
Photography, Overall Excellence First Place: Lisa Linder, Food and Wine Magazine Award of Merit: Gail Mooney, Historia National Geographic Award of Merit: Dave Yoder, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Susan Seubert, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Justin Guariglia, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Frederic Lagrange, Travel + Leisure Magazine Award of Merit: John Cullen, Spafax
Cover Photo, Illustration First Place: Andre Doyon, Spafax Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Nights Bonaire Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Islands Magazine Award of Merit: Dan Westergren, National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Dook, Virtuoso Life Award of Merit: Dan Westergren, National Geographic Traveler
Landscape, Seascape First Place: Robin & Arlene Karpan, Canadian Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Diver Magazine Award of Merit: Michael DeFreitas, Caribbean Travel/Life Magazine Award of Merit: Ron Pradinuk, Winnipeg Free Press
Portrait, People First Place: Molly Feltner, National Geographic Traveler Intelligent Travel Blog Award of Merit: Robert Jerome, The Rail Monthly
Facility, Architectural First Place: Andrey Mikityuk, AAA Living Award of Merit: Robert Jerome, The Rail Monthly
Travel Guide First Place: Patricia Preston, Xlibris Corporation Award of Merit: Paul Rubio, Alyson Books NY
Travel Trade Article First Place (Tie): Chris McBeath, InnFocus Magazine First Place (Tie): Kenneth Shapiro, TravelAge West Award of Merit: Carol Canter, Smart Meetings Magazine Award of Merit: Dori Saltzman, Travel Trade
Consumer Tips & Advice First Place: Kate Pocock, CAA Magazine Award of Merit: Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Award of Merit: Jennifer Miner, TheVacationGals.com
Organizations
Visitors’ Guide, More than $400,000 First Place: Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Award of Merit: Newport RI Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visitors’ Guide, Less than $400,000 First Place: Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
Destination Video, Greater than $400,000 First Place: Positively Cleveland
Destination Video, Less than $400,000 First Place: Winnipeg Convention Centre
Destination Website, Greater than $400,000 First Place: Chicago Office of Tourism
Destination Website, Less than $400,000 First Place: Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Award of Merit: San Mateo County Award of Merit: Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Social Media or Marketing Campaign, More than $400,000 First Place (Tie): Positively Cleveland First Place (Tie): Tahiti Tourisme, The Phelps Group
Social Media or Marketing Campaign, Less than $400,000 First Place: Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau Award of Merit: Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Publications
Newspaper Travel Section, Less than 250,000 First Place: The Record
Travel Magazine First Place: National Geographic Traveler Award of Merit: Canadian Geographic Travel
In-Flight Magazine First Place: Go Magazine Award of Merit: American Way Magazine
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