Kevin Wagar Wins Gold and Bronze at SATW Canadian Chapter Awards 2026

Toronto, Ontario – March 26, 2026

Travel creator and photographer Kevin Wagar has taken home two awards from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Canadian Chapter ceremony, held on March 26, 2026, at the Le Germain Hotel in Toronto, Ontario — earning Gold in Virtual Storytelling and Bronze in Sense of Place Photography.

Gold in Virtual Storytelling: “Is This Egypt’s Most Beautiful Secret? The White Desert & Bahariya Oasis”

The gold-winning video takes viewers deep into the otherworldly landscapes of Egypt’s Western Desert — a region of sweeping sand seas, ancient oases, and silence that feels almost sacred. The award recognizes Kevin’s ability as an award-winning travel creator to craft immersive visual stories that go beyond the tourist trail and reveal the soul of a destination.

Bronze in Sense of Place Photography: Blue-Footed Boobies at Sunrise on Santiago Island, Ecuador

The bronze-winning photograph captures blue-footed boobies in the Galápagos Islands — one of the world’s most iconic wildlife encounters. Being recognized as an award-winning photographer for work shot in the Galápagos — a destination defined by its extraordinary biodiversity — underscores Kevin’s talent for finding the defining image of a place.

More photography from his Galapagos collection can be found here.

About the SATW Canadian Chapter Awards

The Society of American Travel Writers is one of the most respected professional organizations in the travel media industry. Its Canadian Chapter brings together leading travel journalists, photographers, videographers, and content creators, and its annual awards celebrate excellence in travel storytelling across multiple formats.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners: Heather Greenwood Davis, Jennifer Bain, Cynthia David, Barbara Ramsay Orr, Linda Barnard, William Tang, Jennifer Weatherhead, Wendy Helfenbaum, Jenn Smith Nelson, Darcy Rhyno, Robin Karpan, and Vanessa Dewson. A special thank you to outgoing Awards Chair Kathy Buckworth for three years of dedicated service to the SATW Canadian Chapter, and welcome to the incoming chair, Jay Kana.

About Kevin Wagar

Kevin Wagar is an award-winning travel creator and photographer based in Brampton, Ontario, specializing in destination storytelling that connects audiences to off-the-beaten-path destinations. From the volcanic archipelago of the plains of the Serengeti to the vast Andes Mountains in Peru, Kevin’s work spans video, photography, and written narrative across some of the world’s most compelling destinations.