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Place Name: First Place
Contestant Name: Samantha Brown Media
Entry Title: Samantha Brown - Threatt's Filling Station on Route 66
Entry Credit: Samantha Brown, Kevin J. O'Leary, Sylvia Caminer, Sharon Dymmel, David Dean
Judge Comment: This video takes viewers to Luther, Oklahoma, to learn about Threatt Filling Station, the first Black-owned service station on Route 66, which opened during the Jim Crow era. Two grandsons of the original owner reminisce about their childhood, what the filling station meant to the Black community and their plans to turn the property into a destination. Black and white family photos add to the historical context, as well as strong scene-setting details.

Place Name: Second Place
Contestant Name: William Tang
Entry Title: Best 11 In Hong Kong
Entry Credit: William Tang
Judge Comment: Exquisite visuals, perfectly framed for vertical video, highlight the color and excitement of Hong Kong. Covering eleven locations in under two minutes is quite a feat, but the pace of this reel and its narration is just right. It includes a great breakdown of the top attractions, including historical, cultural, food, hiking and more. The text makes it easy to jot down and remember the locations discussed.

Place Name: Third Place
Contestant Name: Raimee Iacofano
Entry Title: Must-Know Tips for American's Traveling Abroad
Entry Credit: Raimee Iacofano
Judge Comment: What steps should travelers take to ensure safe travel abroad? This Instagram video quickly covers what to do and where to find information about safety alerts. It moves step by step through the U.S. Department of State website, highlighting such things as the local laws section, entry requirements, renewing passports online, safety tips and signing up for STEP, or Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This quick and engaging post is full of smart, helpful tips.

Place Name: Honorable Mention
Contestant Name: Cory Woodard
Entry Title: Visiting the DMZ as a Wheelchair User
Entry Credit: Cory Lee
Judge Comment: Accessible travel is highlighted in this Instagram video about visiting the demilitarized zone, or the DMZ, that separates North and South Korea. Cory Lee takes viewers along on his trip with Korea Wheelchair Tour, showing how he navigates and enjoys the Peace Gondola, a Korean lunch and great views of both North and South Korea. He concentrates on the history and sights in his delightful and enthusiastic narration.

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