As host of the annual event, Australian comedian Jean Kittson shared her signature wit and absurd humour with almost 200 ASTW members and guests who tuned in throughout Australia.
“While we were unable to connect in person, our virtual Awards of Excellence was a huge hit, celebrated via a professional platform featuring a networking room where attendees could engage with each other, as well as spontaneous competitions and giveaways,” says Elisa Elwin, President of the ASTW.
Platinum Sponsor, Tourism Australia, presented two awards on the night: Best Australian Travel Story over 1000 Words and Best Australian Travel Story under 1000, while Gold Sponsor, TravMedia presented the award for Best PR Professional.
“Given the current media and travel environment, there has never been a more important time to recognise the very best published work and tourism promotion by ASTW members,” says Nick Wayland, CEO of TravMedia.
The highly esteemed Jack Butters Award was presented to long-standing ASTW member, David McGonigal, for his tireless support and valuable contribution to the society during the past 12 months.
Much-loved travel writer Jack Butters co-founded the ASTW in 1975. The award was created to commemorate Jack following his death, with the objective of recognising the person or people who have contributed significantly to the society throughout the year.
ASTW Awards for Excellence 2020 winners
BEST FAMILY TRAVEL STORYAnabel Dean – Maple Magic
BEST TRAVEL BLOG POST
Natascha Mirosch - Turning Back Time - Staying in a Medieval Mountain Village in Abruzzo
BEST TRADE AND TOURISM NEWS STORY
Sue Williams - How Australian passports are made and checked: The secrets behind our passports
BEST FOOD TRAVEL STORY
Lindy Alexander - Vegan Food Adventure Across India
BEST TRAVEL BLOG
Michael Turtle – Time Travel Turtle
BEST SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STORY
Carolyn Beasley – Paradise with a paddle
BEST INSTAGRAM PHOTOGRAPH
Jeremy Drake - Korul Village Boys, PNG
BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL STORY
Tracey Croke – The Path of Hope and Unity
BEST CRUISE TRAVEL STORY
Craig Tansley - Magical Realism
Lindy Alexander - Vegan Food Adventure Across India
BEST TRAVEL BLOG
Michael Turtle – Time Travel Turtle
BEST SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STORY
Carolyn Beasley – Paradise with a paddle
BEST INSTAGRAM PHOTOGRAPH
Jeremy Drake - Korul Village Boys, PNG
BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL STORY
Tracey Croke – The Path of Hope and Unity
BEST CRUISE TRAVEL STORY
Craig Tansley - Magical Realism
BEST TRAVEL STORY ABOUT AGM DESTINATION
David McGonigal – A Whole Lotta Lava
BEST INTERNATIONAL STORY
Craig Tansley – Horse riding through Patagonia
Tracey Croke – The Path of Hope and Unity
BEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPH
Rachelle Mackintosh – African Gold
BEST AUSTRALIAN STORY OVER 1000 WORDS
Steven Madgwick – These Unearthly Plains
BEST AUSTRALIAN STORY UNDER 1000 WORDS
Catherine Marshall – On Eden's Shore
BEST TOURISM ORGANISATION OR TRAVEL PRODUCT
Destination Canada
Wild Bush Luxury
PR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Shelley Winkel – Tourism and Events Queensland
ASTW TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Dan Avila
ASTW TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR
Sarah Reid - As the oil flows, can Guyana continue to be a beacon of sustainable tourism? Is Saudi Arabia really ready to receive the world's travellers? Celebrating a nation that doesn't exist.
Sarah Reid - As the oil flows, can Guyana continue to be a beacon of sustainable tourism? Is Saudi Arabia really ready to receive the world's travellers? Celebrating a nation that doesn't exist.
JACK BUTTERS AWARD
David McGonigal
For more information about the ASTW or for membership enquiries, please visit the ASTW website or email secretariat@astw.org.au.
David McGonigal
For more information about the ASTW or for membership enquiries, please visit the ASTW website or email secretariat@astw.org.au.
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