Congratulations, Sara Bornstein!
Competition Finalists
Eco-Rush
with Alikona Bradford
Traveling While Black
with Marlie & Anthony Love
A Suitcase Full of Books
with Sara Bornstein
The Judging Panel
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Pamela Holt, a seasoned solo traveler, hosts the streaming series "Me, Myself & The World: The Art of Solo Travel." She began her solo travel journey at 19 and has explored 81 countries, from Antarctica to Bali. Pamela's adventures include living in the Amazon rainforest and bungee jumping in South Africa. Pamela's travel expertise has been featured on NBC and FOX and in notable publications like Travel + Leisure, Glamour, Womenโs Health, and Condรฉ Nast Traveler.
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Christine Drinan, the CEO of Galavante, a NYC-based travel, lifestyle, and media company, launched her career after working at private equity firm, Blackstone. She's among the few who've explored 130+ countries. Christine is a philanthropist, mentoring women leaders and aiding at-risk children. She established the Galavante in the World Foundation, contributing $100,000+ to Afghan women's education.
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Colleen Kelly, an Emmy-nominated executive producer and travel expert, is the Host and Creator of PBS's "Family Travel with Colleen Kelly." She contributes to National Geographic and hosts the radio show and podcast "Round Trip with Colleen Kelly" via Kelly Media Productions LLC. Kelly has produced top-tier content for National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, PBS, and Travel Channel, collaborating with international and domestic clients. She's a prominent brand influencer, keynote speaker, and has partnered with brands like Carnival Cruise Lines and State Farm, as well as global tourism boards.