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Lowell Thomas Award Plaque Peter Benchley - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). A commemorative award plaque presented by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation to Benchley for the Best Article Adventure Travel 2003. The award recognizes his article titled Elegant Danger, which was published in National Geographic Traveler. Marked on the verso Michelson's. 10 1/2” H x 13” W x 3/4” D. Provenance: Exhibited in ”From the White House to the Deep Ocean: LBJ, Jaws and Conservation, ” held at the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, from April 19 through October 19, 2025. A personal note from Wendy Benchley: “Peter was very pleased to be recognized for his magazine articles, as they reached many different segments of the population and covered important environmental and conservation information.” From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund.