Since I started writing professionally in the 1990s, I've received numerous awards for my work. Those that aren't on the wall or on a shelf are put away in boxes somewhere (except for those great virtual awards), so as I track them down, I'll add to this list.

2008

Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Website: www.candidtravels.com
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: The Hiking Trails of Florida's National Forests, Parks, and Preserves

Society of American Travel Writers, Atlantic-Caribbean Chapter
Best Magazine Article on U.S. Travel, 2nd place: "Michigan's Keweenaw: Mines, Mountains, and Moose" (Pilot Getaways)
Best Blog Post, 3rd place: "A Walk with Angus Gholson"  www.floridahikes.com

2007

USDA Forest Service, Southeast Region
Regional Forester's Honor Award for engaging volunteers through New Media

American Trails
Best Website, Trails and Tourism: www.floridahikes.com

2006

Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Special Communications: The Footprint
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Special Communications: Exploring the Florida Trail
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Website: www.floridahikes.com
Excellence in Craft: 3nd place, Website: www.floridatrail.org
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State

2005

Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Website: www.floridatrail.org
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Special Communications: Florida Trail media CD

Outdoor Writers Association of America
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, book: Along the Florida Trail

American Trails
Best Website, Trail Organization: www.floridatrail.org

2004

Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 1st place, Book: Along the Florida Trail
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: 50 Hikes in South Florida
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Family Participation: Backpacking Myakka

2003

Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Book: Sinkholes
Excellence in Craft: 3rd place, Book: 50 Hikes in Central Florida
Excellence in Craft: 2nd place, Special Communications: Florida Trail brochure

Florida Trail Association
Cornelia Burge Volunteer Service Award

2001

National Science Teachers Association / Childrens Book Council
Outstanding Science Trade Book, students K-12: "Earth's Fiery Fury"