Who doesn’t love an award? I’m smitten to share that the North American Travel Journalists Association recognized several of my stories in their 2017 awards competition. The competition, now in its 26th year, honors the “best of the best” in travel media. I won two bronze awards and two finalist awards.
Bronze Awards
Category 102: Destination Travel, Online Publication
- Bronze: Avery Stonich, “Hike Through 7 European Countries on this Epic Trail,” National Geographic Traveler
Category 107: Travel Series, Online Publication
- Bronze: Avery Stonich, “Israel Adventure Series,” RootsRated
This is a series of six stories I wrote for RootsRated:
- Israel: The Dust Settles (personal essay)
- A Guide to Israel for the Adventurous (travel writing)
- Natural Wonders of Israel (travel writing)
- Mega Trails of Israel (travel writing)
- A Taste of Israeli Food, from Trail to Table (travel writing)
- Yes, It’s Safe: How Israel Overcomes Uncertainty to Drive Tourism (travel reporting)
Finalist Awards
Category 142: Sports, Recreation and Adventure – Online Publication
- Finalist: Avery Stonich, “Women Rule at These No-Pressure Ski Camps,” National Geographic Adventure
Category 191: Trade Travel Article
- Finalist: Avery Stonich, “Yes, It’s Safe: How Israel Overcomes Uncertainty to Drive Tourism,” RootsRated
You can see all of the winners here: #NATJAWINNERS2017. Congratulations to all of my esteemed peers.
Avery Stonich 