Awards
Since I started writing professionally in the 1990s, I’ve received numerous awards for my work.
2011
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Photography
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Electronic Communications: content for www.fs.usda.gov/ocala
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Self promotion, Florida State Parks app
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: South Florida: An Explorer’s Guide
2010
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: Exploring Florida’s Botanical Wonders
2009
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Website: www.floridahikes.com
TripBase.com
Best walking / backpacking blog awards (worldwide), 9th place
Society of American Travel Writers
Atlantic-Caribbean Chapter Travel Writing & Photography awards:
Best photograph, humor, 2nd place, “Orlando for the birds”
Best photograph, action, honorable mention, “Launch of Expedition Headwaters”
2008
Society of American Travel Writers
President’s Cup, awarded for volunteer service in assisting with launching new websites for SATW
SATW Atlantic-Caribbean Chapter Travel Writing & Photography awards:
Best Magazine Article on U.S. Travel, 2nd place: “Michigan’s Keweenaw: Mines, Mountains, and Moose” (Pilot Getaways)
Best Blog Post, 3rd place: “A Walk with Angus Gholson“ www.floridahikes.com
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Website: www.candidtravels.com
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: The Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks, and Preserves
2007
USDA Forest Service, Southeast Region
Regional Forester’s Honor Award for engaging volunteers through New Media
American Trails
Best Website, Trails and Tourism: www.floridahikes.com
2006
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Special Communications: The Footprint
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Special Communications: Exploring the Florida Trail
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Website: www.floridahikes.com
Excellence in Craft: 3nd place, Website: www.floridatrail.org
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: Hiker’s Guide to the Sunshine State
2005
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Website: www.floridatrail.org
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Special Communications: Florida Trail media CD
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, book: Along the Florida Trail
American Trails
Best Website, Trail Organization: www.floridatrail.org
2004
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Book: Along the Florida Trail
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: 50 Hikes in South Florida
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Family Participation: Backpacking Myakka
2003
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: Sinkholes
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: 50 Hikes in Central Florida
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Special Communications: Florida Trail brochure
Florida Trail Association
Cornelia Burge Volunteer Service Award
2001
National Science Teachers Association / Childrens Book Council
Outstanding Science Trade Book, students K-12: “Earth’s Fiery Fury”