Member
Christine Tibbetts
Biography
Writer--39 years experience; news-editorial Bachelor's Degree from University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1970.
Nine-time recipient of NATJA travel writing award: 2 first place awards and 3 honorable mentions and 4 merit awards
First place winner Oklahoma City Convention and Visitor Bureau 2009 Best travel feature" competition
President and owner of Tibbetts Communications, Tifton GA since 1978, marketing, public relations with emphasis on community development, the arts, travel and tourism, non-profit organization development.
Partner with Blackmarr, Tibbetts & Associates, a community visioning, planning and marketing firm
1972-78 Director of Communications, Georgia Association of Educators, Atlanta GA.
Resume and feature clips available.
Credits
Tifton Gazette - Community Newspaper Holding Inc.
Full-page travel features 2 - 3 a month
Features placed on CNHI editor's web page for selection by 150 papers in 24 states
Dallas Morning News
Retire in Georgia Magazine
Travelworld International Magazine
JustSayGo
Extensive brochures, press kits, information campaigns
Honorable Mention 2007 NATJA Destination Travel story -Missouri: Where the Civil War Began
First prize winner 2006 NATJA Destination Travel series - three features on Montana
First prize 2003 NATJA Destination Travel domestic newspaper division - the Lewis & Clark Trail
Merit Award - 2003 NATJA Destination Travel international feature in newspaper division - the thermal baths in Baden Baden, Germany.
Affiliations
Community organizations and non-profits.
North American Travel Journalists Association