The SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards recognizes excellence in photography and is named for renowned photographer Bill Muster, who generously established a foundation to support this annual travel photography award. Since 1981 SATW has presented the Muster Awards and...
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2021 SATW Bill Muster Photo Awards Announced
Learn more about Bill Muster and this competition
Watch the 2021 Muster Awards video
GOLD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Susan Portnoy
SILVER PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Blaine Harrington III
BRONZE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Eric Lindberg
GOLD SINGLE SUBJECT PORTFOLIO WINNER: Art Meripol
SILVER SINGLE SUBJECT PORTFOLIO WINNER: Mary Love
BRONZE SINGLE SUBJECT PORTFOLIO WINNER: Chuck Cecil
2021 INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS
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