SATW FOUNDATION
LOWELL THOMAS TRAVEL JOURNALISM COMPETITION
Recognizing Excellence in Travel Journalism
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The SATW Foundation sponsors the annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, each year honoring outstanding work with nearly $20,000 in monetary prizes, crystal awards and plaques. The Foundation pays for judging of entries done independently by faculty members at acclaimed university journalism schools.
To fund the competition, the non-profit Foundation relies on contributions, which are tax-deductible as noted below. The Foundation operates through contributions from individuals, companies and other entities. Gifts also may be given to honor business associates and friends.
The Foundation is tax-exempt under Section 501 [c] [3] of the Internal Revenue Service Code; all contributions are deductible under Section 170 [c] of that code. Our identification number is 52-1269215.
Contributions may be mailed to the Foundation administrator::
Mary Lu Abbott
6317 Crab Orchard Road
Houston, TX 77057
Direct inquiries to Foundation president, David Molyneaux via email DavidM@satwf.com or call the administrator, Mary Lu Abbott, 713-973-9985 or MaryLuA@satwf.com.
Our Benefactors
In the following listing, the Foundation gratefully acknowledges contributors to our New Millennium Endowment Fund and to our General Fund for operating. We sincerely appreciate these generous donations and the continued support of many individual contributors.
New Millennium Endowment Fund - Patron ($10,000 +)
Society of American Travel Writers
Sponsor ($5,000 +)
Boyne USA Inc.
Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Corporation
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises
Jim Rupe
Partner ($1,000 +)
Judith and Neil Morgan
Carolyn Bennett Patterson
SATW Central States Chapter
SATW Marco Polo Members
Laurie Borman
Sustainer ($500 +)
Bob Spring
Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Lou Hammond & Associates
Lawrence J. Mayran
SATW Foundation Board Members
SATW Atlantic Caribbean Chapter
SATW Western Chapter
Contributors to General Fund - Patron ($10,000 +)
William R. Angell Foundation
Bill Muster
Sponsor ($5,000 +)
American Automobile Association
Partner ($1,000 +)
Belgian Tourist Office, NYC
Virginia Tourism Corp
Sustainer ($500 +)
Len Barnes
Michigan Living Magazine
Recreational Vehicle Industry
Association
SATW Northeast Chapter
Walt Disney World