Bob Cooper

My story on dune hiking for EXPERIENCE LIFE MAGAZINE earned the “Service Travel Article” silver medal in the 2010 SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) Western Chapter Writing Awards.

Here’s my RUNNER’S WORLD story on marathon training plans from leading coaches, which won the 2008 ASJA (American Society of Journalists & Authors) “Outstanding Service Article” Award.

Here’s my SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE MAGAZINE profile of a former Microsoft executive who founded Room to Read, a charity that builds school libraries in Asian villages–winner of the 2005 ASJA “Arlene Award” for stories that make a difference. (The story generated more than $100,000 in cash and in-kind contributions by readers.)

Here’s my SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE MAGAZINE feature story on the Ventura Art Walk–winner of the 2005 BATW (Bay Area Travel Writers) “Honorable Mention” Award for general travel articles.

In addition to memberships in SATW, ASJA and BATW, I am a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance (ITWA) and Left Coast Writers (LCW).