206 - 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.

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. CONDITION: The metal plate exhibits several light surface scratches, including a distinct diagonal scratch located between the central text and the caricature portrait. The wooden border shows a vertical scratch near the lower right corner along with a small chip in the finish at the bottom right corner. The reverse displays numerous surface scuffs and scratches across the wood finish, with visible wear to the mounting keyholes and the maker's label. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.