The AHA Aon Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence celebrated and acknowledged excellence in the hotel and hospitality industry.
The winners of the 2016 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence were announced at the Heineken 3 Gala Ball at Crown Perth in November.Â
It’s exciting to see the incredible calibre of both finalists and winners, who are driving the future of hospitality in WA.
The awards recognise accommodation hotels, pubs, bars, dining and tourism facilities as well as employees that demonstrate excellence within the industry.
AHA(WA) CEO, Bradley Woods, said “2016 has been a great year for Western Australian Hospitality”.
“Our venues and food and beverage offerings have been recognised nationally and internationally amongst the best of the best”.
“Tonight we have celebrated the venues and staff who have shaped the industry into what it is today, as well as the rising stars of the future”.
“Forty-one awards were presented recognising the best of WA hospitality, including WA’s Best Hospitality Venue, WA’s Best Bottlehop and WA’s Best Restaurant – to name a few”.
“Over 1000 guests joined the finalists and award recipients celebrating WA hospitality excellence,” Mr Woods concluded.
For more photos of the evening visit www.ahawa.asn.au/events or the AHA facebook page.
View all the winners and finalists online at our website dedicated to showcasing the best in hospitality for 2016! www.hospitalitywa.com
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award sponsored by St. John Ambulance
Winner: Murphy’s Irish Pub
Training Initiative Award sponsored by Hospitality Group Training
Winner: Adventure World – Hall of Fame
Retail Bottleshop Award sponsored by NAB
Winner: The Whistling Kite
Safe Cellar Award sponsored by BOC
Winner: Hyde Park Hotel
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award
Joint Winners: Print Hall Bar & Peition Beer Corner at the State Buildings
Small Bar Award sponsored by Ryan & Durey Solicitors
Winner: Varnish on King
Cocktail Bar Award sponsored by Asahi Premium Beverages
Winner: Laneway Lounge
Late Night Venue Award sponsored by Red Bull Australia
Winner: Universal Bar
Environmental Practice Award sponsored by Synergy
Winner: The Royal on the Waterfront
Tourism Initiative Award sponsored by Tourism WA
Winner: Blanche Bar
Outstanding Committment to Workforce Development Prctices Award sponsored by FutureNow
Winner: Kimberley Accommodation
Outdoor Area Award
Winner: Mangrove Hotel
Boutique Brewery Award sponsored by Infiniti Group
Winner: Cheeky Monkey Brewery
Conference and Functions Award sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Joint Winners: Pan Pacific Perth & The Breakwater
Redeveloped Venue Award sponsored by Mal Atwell Billiards and Bingo
Joint Winners: National Hotel & Paddington Alehouse
Highly Commended: Quairading Pub
New Venue Award sponsored by Dwyer Durack Lawyers
Winner: Odyssea Beach Cafe
Social Media Activity Award sponsored by Wattle Facilities Group
Winner: Matisse Beach Club Highly Commended: Ivy & Jack
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Cookery Services Employee Award sponsored by Hisconfe
Winner: Laurent Xavier, Pan Pacific Perth
Front Office and Administration Employee Award sponsored by Hostplus
Winner: Louise Sheridan, Settlers Tavern
Highly Commended: Benita McGinty, Fitzroy River Lodge
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award sponsored by Staging Connections
Winner: Chantelle Smith-Greenwood, Peel Alehouse
Highly Commended: Anna Fantham, Perth Arena
PubTAB Operator sponsored by TAB
Winner: Kim O’Driscoll, The Brook Bar and Bistro
Cocktail Bartender Award sponsored by DIAGEO
Winner: James Connolly, Long Chim at State Buildings
AHA – HGT Rising Star Award sponsored by AHA(WA) and Hospitality Group Training
Winner: Tegan McMinigal, The Breakwater
Venue Manager Award sponsored by Hisconfe
Joint Winners: Nick Lloyd, The Greenwood
Joint Winners: Kyllie Graham, Perth Arena
Head Chef Award sponsored by Hostplus
Joint Winners: Steven Black, COMO The Treasury
Joint Winners: Danielle Van Coevorden, Greenwood Hotel
Highly Commended: Justin West, Lot 20
Bar Team Award sponsored by Hostplus
Winner: Blanche Bar
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award sponsored by TAB
Winner: Odin Tavern
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award sponsored by FOX SPORTS Venues
Winner: The Game Sports Bar
Live Entertainment Venue Award sponsored by APRA AMCOS
Winner: Universal Bar
Themed Venue Award sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Winner: Apple Daily Bar & Eating House at Print Hall
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award sponsored by Meat Direct
Winner: The Harbour Master – Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, by Rydges
Contemporary Bar Menu Award sponsored by Accolade Wines
Winner: Five Bar
Casual Pub Dining Award – Metropolitan sponsored by Murfett Legal
Winner: Karalee on Preston
Casual Pub Dining Award – Regional sponsored by Star Payment Systems
Winner: Settlers Tavern
Family Dining Award sponsored by Wing Hong Food Services
Winner: Currumbine Bar & Bistro
Highly Commended: Whim Creek Hotel
Restaurant Award sponsored by hit92.9 and Mix 94.5
Joint Winners: Ria Malay Kitchen
Joint Winners: POST at COMO The Treasury
Premium Restaurant Award sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates
Winner: Wildflower at COMO The Treasury
Wine List sponsored by Miles from Nowhere
Winner: Steves Fine Wine & Food
OVERALL AWARDS
Group Venue Operator Award sponsored by Carbon Footie
Winner: Colonial Leisure Group
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue sponsored by H & L Australia
Winner: Settlers Tavern
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue sponsored by Furniture Options
Winner: State Buildings