Submissions for the prestigious Bill Muster Photo Awards, presented by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), will be accepted beginning today, July 1, through July 31. Open to amateurs as well as professionals who are members of SATW, this contest is one of the most highly respected and sought after by the most talented photographers in the travel industry.
The Bill Muster Photo Awards recognizes excellence in photography and is named for the renowned photographer, publisher, and tourism executive, Bill Muster. Since 1981, SATW has presented the Bill Muster Photo Awards and cash prizes for travel photography in a range of categories awarded at the annual convention.
Award categories range from culture, people, and nature to single subject and overall portfolios that represent a more comprehensive look at a photographer’s work. All images must have been shot between July 1, and June 30. Photos do not need to have been published in order to be submitted.
This year’s registration and submission period is July 1, 2021, to July 31, 2021. The entry fee is $35. Late registration is from August 1 until August 7 and will be at an increased fee of $55. This year’s three outstanding judges include a publisher and two art directors. Full competition rules and information on how to enter are found here. All contestants regardless of their status have an equal opportunity to enter and win cash prizes, up to and including the $1,000 Photographer of the Year award.
Winners of the Bill Muster Photo Awards will be announced at SATW’s annual 2021 Convention held this year at the lakeside city of Milwaukee. Registration for the 2021 SATW Annual Convention in Milwaukee is now open. New members are welcome and applications are available on their website.
SATW is working hand in hand with Visit Milwaukee to offer an exciting and informative meeting that includes world-class professional development, speakers, and tours of the local art and architecture, culture, and the city’s stunning natural assets that are driving it forward as a thriving urban destination.
Known as a big city of little neighborhoods, Milwaukee’s 191 unique neighborhoods are what make up the city’s one-of-a-kind culture. From Bay View to Bronzeville and from Clarke Square to Riverwest, Milwaukee’s unique neighborhoods are the backbone of the city. As they say, there’s no such thing as business as usual in Milwaukee.
SATW: A Welcoming and Vibrant Community
Founded in 1955, SATW remains the nation’s premier professional travel media organization comprising nearly 1,000 of the travel industry’s most experienced journalists, photographers, editors, broadcast/video/film producers, bloggers, website owners, media relations experts, and hospitality industry representatives from the United States, Canada and beyond. All members must meet and maintain the industry’s highest standards of productivity, ethics, and conduct, and support SATW’s mission of inspiring travel through responsible journalism.
SATW and its members are forever meeting and overcoming the challenges of the changing media landscape. As a result, the organization is a vibrant resource in and to the travel industry and is a valuable platform for bringing travel media and destinations together. SATW welcomes new applications and you can find information on the website.
