Today the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of its 28th Annual Awards Competition, and I am thrilled to share with you that I was awarded Gold in the category of Photography: Featured Photo, Illustration for this image from my article, “The Heart of Anguilla.”
Anguilla holds a special place in my heart and this image, and the article in which it was featured, showcase Anguilla’s tremendous comeback following the devastation of Hurricane Irma.
I am humbled to be recognized among so many respected professionals in the travel industry. You can read the full press release here, and please browse the wonderful work of the award winners in all the categories.
Founded in 1991, NATJA is a travel journalism industry leader that fosters high quality journalism by supporting the professional development of its members, providing exceptional program benefits and valuable resources, honoring the excellence of journalism throughout the world, and promoting travel and leisure to the general public. NATJA also publishes TravelWorld International Magazine. For more information about NATJA, visit www.natja.org.
I have been honored to be recognized each year in the awards competition since joining NATJA in 2016:
2016:
SILVER – Photography: Overall Excellence – Online Publication: “Andros, Bahamas”
BRONZE – Photography: Photo Essay – Online Publication: “Understated Elegance at Kamalame Cay”
2017:
FINALIST: Best Independent Travel Blog: My Irie Time
HONORABLE MENTION: Photography: Nature – Online Publication: “Bourbon Trail Magnolias” – Film Road Trip
2019:
GOLD – Photography: Featured Photo, Illustration – Online Publication: “The Heart of Anguilla”
By winning a NATJA Gold, I am eligible to receive a bonus destination prize! There are so many great destinations sponsoring this contest, that I’m excited to see where we’ll be going.
For more about our 2019 trip to Anguilla with many more photographs of this beautiful island, read more of our Anguilla posts: