Nature and Environment Feature 35,000 or more circulation 2021
Gold
Cottage Life, “The Scars We Bear” by Eva Holland
Step 1: Write a riveting lede that grabs the reader. Check. Step 2: Tell a heck of a story about survival against a “killer bear.” Check. Step 3: Once you have the reader, pivot to a second, even more rewarding story about the fate of the “killer bear” and man’s relationship to nature. Check.
Silver
Arizona Highways, “Ho, Ho, Ho … Green Giants” by Tyler Williams
Tie for Silver
Silver
New Mexico Magazine, “Bloom Town” by Christina Selby
Strong reporting, notable hook/reason to care, compelling characters, and palpable scenes fuel this piece. Well done.
Bronze
Texas Highways, “This Land Is Your Land” by Clayton Maxwell
What an interesting trend. Great detail, great scenes.