As past president and director of IFWTWA, I’m quite excited to say Norm and I both won an award. We were pleased and happy, as we have so many great journalists.
The winners of the IFWTWA-Infinity Publishing Awards are:
  • 1st Place, Published Article (Print or Online): $700 to Marc d’Entremont for his Examiner.com story, “Fairhaven’s American Story as Told by the Good Time Girls,” from the 2012 Bellingham Media Trip.
  • 2nd Place, Published Article (Print or Online): $500 to Michelle Winner for her story in The Epoch Times, “The $750 Decadence d’Or Cupcake,” from the 2012 Las Vegas Annual Conference.
  • 3rd Place, Published Article (Print or Online): $300 to Sandra Chambers for her story in Suite101.com, “Unique Arizona Farm Tours,” from the Phoenix Media Trip.
  • 4th Place, Published Article (Print or Online): $250 to Norman Hill for his story in BusinessInsider.com, “The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa—A Historical Icon Flourishing with Time,” from the Phoenix Media Trip.
  • Blog Entry Winner: $250 to Maralyn Hill for her blog post on WhereandWhatintheWorld.com, “Grace’s Table Iron Skillet Corn Bread and Lavender Honey Butter,” from the Napa Media Trip.  

 

Norm Hill and Maralyn Hill Toasting

Maralyn D. HillThe Epicurean Explorer    &      Norman E. Hill

International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)

MDH – Board Member, Co-Chair Conference & Media Trip Committee, Past President  &  NEH Member

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.