Background
Jenkins, Robert Norman was born on October 22, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Jack Julian and Mina Lorraine (Katz) Jenkins.
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Robert Norman Jenkins, American Newswriter, editors Recipient First Place News Section Design, Florida Society Newspaper Editors, 1974, Winner Lowell Thomas Travel competition SATW, 1996, Gold award for best newspaper section. Member Society American Travel Writers (chairman Editors Council), Honorary Coaches Michigan State University.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, Michigan State University, 1965.
Career
Newspaper reporter, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Press, 1965-1967; newspaper reporter, editor, Newsday, Garden City, New York, 1967-1969; newspaper reporter, editor, St. Petersburg (Florida) Times, since 1969.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Society of America Travel Writers (national vice president 1999—2001, Lowell Thomas Travel award Gold 1996, Lowell Thomas Travel award Silver 1996, 1999, Lowell Thomas Travel award Bronze 1999, Lowell Thomas Travel award Gold 2000, Lowell Thomas Travel award Bronze 2000, 2001, 2002, Marco Polo Status), Honorary Coaches Michigan State University.
Connections
Married Dianne Ruth Lang, June 1966 (divorced June 1973). Children: Kirsten Rose, Joshua Matthew. Married Dianne Carol Dearmin, December 14, 1974.
Children: Michael Robert, Ryan Robert.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1965
Awards
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Recipient First Place News Section Design, Florida Society Newspaper Editors, 1974, Winner Lowell Thomas Travel competition SATW, 1996, Gold award for best newspaper section.Recipient First Place News Section Design, Florida Society Newspaper Editors, 1974, Winner Lowell Thomas Travel competition SATW, 1996, Gold award for best newspaper section.