The National chapter of the Australian Hotels Association says it is time to party again “cocktail style” as the 2022 Awards for Excellence revs up.
A showcase of Australia’s hottest pubs and hotels will take place Monday, 28 November at Campbells Cove on Sydney Harbour, offering guests first-class views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Hosted by AHA National and MC’d by entertainer Tim Campbell, there is set to be a performance by the Australian Qantas Choir.
Attendees will be tempted by a collection of beverages, alongside an array of culinary sensation stations.
Back on schedule after pandemic disruption and a delayed 2021 edition earlier this year, the Association says in 2022 it really is time to “turf the tie and hurl the heels!” for the event, posting a dress code of ‘Classy Cocktail’.
FULL LIST OF FINALISTS
1-Employee Excellence in Service – General Division
- Bistro Mosman-NSW
- Cooly Liquor-QLD
- The Old Synagogue-WA
- Paradise Valley Hotel-VIC
- Settlers Tavern-WA
2-Front of House Employee of the Year – General Division
- Bar Beirut-ACT
- Berry Springs Tavern-NT
- Byford Tavern-WA
- Herdsman Lake Tavern-WA
- Meadowbrook Hotel-QLD
3-Chef of the Year
- Fleur, The Royal-WA
- The Gem Hotel-NSW
- Harbour View Hotel-NSW
- Howard Smith Wharves-QLD
- Hyatt Regency Perth-WA
- QT Melbourne-VIC
- Spicers Guesthouse-NSW
- Transport Hotel-VIC
- Uraidla Hotel-SA
- Walt and Burley-ACT
4-Employee Excellence in Service – Accommodation Division
- Sarah Singh, ahs hospitality-VIC
- Kate Fraser, Balgownie Estate-VIC
- Brad Francis, Crown Hotels Melbourne-VIC
- Alicia Sabato, Crown Hotels Melbourne-VIC
- Lee Binsted, Crown Towers Perth-WA
- Lauren Carinci, Crown Towers Sydney-NSW
- Sophie Bruneau, Crown Towers Sydney-NSW
- Maria Mellino, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney-NSW
- John Paez, Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park-VIC
- Hannah Boylan, Hyatt Regency Perth-WA
- Anna Francis, InterContinental Perth City Centre-WA
- Rochak Karki, InterContinental Sydney-NSW
- Deborah Ellyett, McGuires Hotels Group-QLD
- Lynda Bailey, Mercure Canberra Belconnen-ACT
- Stephen Shao, Mercure Sydney-NSW
- Lachlan Hoyle, Midnight Hotel-ACT
- Maddie Daley, Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort-NT
- Shaun O’Bryan, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort & Elysia Wellness Retreat-NSW
- Amy Moylan, Ovolo South Yarra-VIC
- Rita Gunawan, PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne-VIC
- Priscilla Nealon, PARKROYAL Parramatta-NSW
- Jade Bradshaw, Pier One Sydney Harbour-NSW
- Emma Searle, QT Canberra-ACT
- Natalie Graham, QT Canberra-ACT
- Sinta Suripto, QT Perth-WA
- Janney Gan, The Ritz-Carlton-WA
5-Front of House Employee of the Year – Accommodation Division
- Daniel Finlayson-Crowne Plaza Melbourne-VIC
- Siddartha Kaul -Eos by SkyCity-SA
- Josh Blake-Four Seasons Hotel Sydney-NSW
- Darshana Prasad-Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park-VIC
- Andre Burford-Pan Pacific Perth-WA
- Filipe Santos-Sea World Resort-QLD
- Alienor Vidon-The Ritz-Carlton-WA
- Julie-Ann Pooley-The Star Sydney-NSW
- Chikako Ohtani-The Westin Melbourne-VIC
6-Hotel Industry Rising Star
- Zara Burnside-Beach Hotel-SA
- Samantha Bennett-DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin-NT
- Meg Anderson-Eos by SkyCity-SA
- Tom Warner-Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room-WA
- Domenic Torrisi-Pier One Sydney Harbour-NSW
- Thomas Stafford-Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island-VIC
- Emma Lombard-Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour-NSW
- Josh Crosisca-Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North-VIC
- Sharni Aird-Verandah Bar-NSW
- Kim Baker-W Brisbane-QLD
7-Outstanding Achievement in Training
- American Hotel-VIC
- Berry Springs Tavern-NT
- Bracken Ridge Tavern-QLD
- Crowne Plaza Hobart-TAS
- Eos by SkyCity-SA
- Grand Hyatt Melbourne-VIC
- Il Lido Italian Canteen-WA
8-Outstanding Community Service and Achievement
- Barmah Hotel-VIC
- Coogee Bay Hotel-NSW
- DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin-NT
- El Cortez Hotel-NSW
- Highway Hotel-SA
- The Langham Melbourne-VIC
- The Langham Sydney-NSW
- National Hotel-WA
- Noonamah Tavern-NT
- The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel-TAS
- The Wellshot Hotel-QLD
9-Excellence in Innovation, Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Practice
- Eos by SkyCity-SA
- Howard Smith Wharves-QLD
- Little National Hotel-ACT
- Ovolo South Yarra-VIC
- Rydges Sydney Central-NSW
- Ship Inn Stanley-TAS
10-Best Tourism Initiative
- Above and Beyond Tasmania-TAS
- The Cove Tasmania-TAS
- Finlay’s Kalbarri-WA
- Ovolo Hotels-QLD
- Voyages Ayers Rock Resort-NT
- Watervale Hotel-SA
11-Best Bar Presentation & Service – Regional
- Alchemy Bar & Restaurant-TAS
- Bar Beirut-ACT
- Daly Waters Pub-NT
- Hotel Darwin-NT
- The Illawarra-NSW
- Loxton Hotel-SA
- Molly-ACTThe Old Canberra Inn-ACT
- Peel Inn Hotel-NSW
- San Remo Hotel Motel-VIC
- The Rix Hotel-QLD
12-Best Bar Presentation & Service – Metropolitan
- The Beaufort-WA
- Glenferrie Hotel-VIC
- Harbord Hotel-NSW
- Mullane’s House-NSW
- Peninsula Hotel-SA
- The Prince Consort Hotel-QLD
- State Buildings-WA
13-Draught Beer Quality Award
- The Alby -ACT
- Bailey Brewing Co. -WA
- Bentspoke Brewing Co-ACT
- The Camden Hotel-VIC
- Malt Shovel Taphouse-SA
- Noonamah Tavern-NT
- Oriental Hotel Mudgee-NSW
- The Osbourne Hotel-QLD
- Subiaco Hotel-WA
14-Best Hotel Bar – Accommodation Division
- Balgownie Estate-VIC
- Crown Towers Sydney-NSW
- MACq01-TAS
- Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery-NSW
- Hotel X-QLD
- Mindil Beach Casino-NT
- Pullman Melbourne on the Park-VIC
- QT Perth-WA
15-Best Retail Liquor Outlet
- Devonport Cellarbrations-TAS
- The Full Moon Hotel Bottlemart, Sue’s Korner-QLD
- Marion Hotel-SA
- The Prince of Merewether-NSW
- Stirling Hotel-SA
- Treendale Farm Hotel-WA
16-Best TAB Licensed Venue
- Derwent Tavern-TAS
- The Cross Keys Hotel-VIC
- Grand Junction Hotel-VIC
- Hotel Steyne-NSW
- Lizards Bar and Restaurant-NT
- Marryatville Hotel-SA
- Robina Pavilion-QLD
- The Windsor Castle Hotel-NSW
17-Best Gaming Venue – Regional
- Bushmans Arms Hotel-SA
- The Gem Hotel-NSW
- Grand Junction Hotel-VIC
- Grovedale Hotel-VIC
- Hibiscus Tavern-NT
- Shamrock Hotel-QLD
- Fairfield Hotel-NSW
- Rosstown Hotel-VIC
- Seaview Hotel-QLD
- Welcome Stranger Hotel-VIC
- Woodville Hotel-SA
19-Best Family Dining
- Belair Hotel-SA
- Camden Valley Inn-NSW
- Halls Gap Hotel-VIC
- Sandstone Point Hotel-QLD
- Treendale Farm Hotel-WA
20-Best Restaurant – Regional
- Furneaux Restaurant-TAS
- The Metz-TAS
- Molto-ACT
- Pomegranate-ACT
- The Rix Hotel-QLD
- Tinamba Hotel-VIC
- Watervale Hotel-SA
21-Best Restaurant – Metropolitan
- 2KW Bar & Restaurant-SA
- The Beaufort-WA
- Howard Smith Wharves-QLD
- The Royal-WA
- Shell House-NSW
- Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North-VIC
- State Buildings-WA
22-Best Restaurant – Accommodation (Mid-Range-Superior)
- Stanley Hotel-TAS
- The Trawool Estate-VIC
- The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo-NSW
23-Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division (Deluxe)
- Hotel Realm-ACT
- Jackalope-VIC
- Next Hotel Melbourne-VIC
- QT Perth-WA
- RACV City Club-VIC
- Sofitel Adelaide-SA
- Spicers Sangoma Retreat-NSW
- Stillwater Restaurant-TAS
- The Tasman-TAS
24-Best Marketed Hotel – General Division
- The Central Hotel-VIC
- Cloudland-QLD
- Landmark-NT
- Maylands Hotel-SA
- Towradgi Beach Hotel-NSW
25-Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division
- Grand Hyatt Melbourne-VIC
- Hadley’s Orient Hotel-TAS
- Hyatt Regency Sydney-NSW
- JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa-QLD
- Mayfair Hotel Adelaide-SA
- Pan Pacific Perth-WA
26-Best Meeting and Events Venue
- Adelaide Oval-SA
- Crowne Plaza Hobart-TAS
- Hotel Realm-ACT
- Marion Hotel-SA
- Optus Stadium-WA
- Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas-QLD
- W Melbourne-VIC
27-Best Sporting Entertainment Venue
- The Dock-ACT
- Grand Junction Hotel-VIC
- Landmark-NT
- The Plough Inn-TAS
- The Sporting Globe -QLD
- The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill-VIC
- Warradale Hotel-SA
- Waterfront Tavern-NSW
28-Best Entertainment Venue
- Arkaba Hotel-SA
- Beach Hotel-NSW
- The Corner Hotel-VIC
- Governor Hindmarsh Hotel-SA
- Hopscotch-ACT
- Huntlee Tavern-NSW
- The Marlborough Hotel-NSW
- Mayberry-NT
- Sandstone Point Hotel-QLD
29-Best Outdoor/Non Enclosed Facility
- 2KW Bar & Restaurant-SA
- Brunswick Hotel-NSW
- Eatons Hill Hotel-QLD
- Gage Roads Brewery Co. -WA
- Grand Hotel Warrandyte-VIC
- Shearwater Tavern-TAS
- The Telegraph Hotel Geelong West-VIC
- Watervale Hotel-SA
30-Best Bistro – Regional
- Amici Wine Bar & Deli-ACT
- Camden Valley Inn-NSW
- Central Lane Hotel-QLD
- Dalrymple Hotel-SA
- Edgar’s Inn-ACT
- Hybla Tavern-WA
- Robin Hood Hotel Orange-NSW
- San Remo Hotel Motel-VIC
- Sevenhill Hotel-SA
- Warners at the Bay-NSW
31-Best Bistro – Metropolitan
- Boardwalk Tavern-QLD
- Cremorne Hotel-SA
- Forest Hotel-NSW
- Glenferrie Hotel-VIC
- Hunters Hill Hotel-NSW
- Newtown Hotel-NSW
- Oatley Hotel-NSW
- Rose & Crown Hotel-WA
- Stirling Hotel-SA
32-Best Traditional Pub Accommodation
- Glenferrie Hotel-VIC
- Grand Hotel Wyong-NSW
- Porters Plainland Hotel-QLD
33-Best Deluxe Pub Accommodation
- Bermagui Beach Hotel-NSW
- Great Lake Hotel-TAS
- Taylors Lakes Hotel-VIC
34-Best Mid-Range Accommodation
- BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort-QLD
- ibis Adelaide-SA
- Mercure Canberra Belconnen-ACT
- Mercure Melbourne Doncaster-VIC
- Rydges Newcastle-NSW
- Tall Timbers Hotel-TAS
35-Best Superior Accommodation
- Aloft Perth-WA
- Balgownie Estate-VIC
- Crafers Hotel-SA
- East Hotel-ACT
- Eatons Hill Hotel-QLD
- Hyatt Centric Melbourne-VIC
- Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway-VIC
- RACV City Club-VIC
- Ship Inn Stanley-TAS
- Spicers Sangoma Retreat-NSW
- The Star Sydney-NSW
36-Best Suite/Apartment Hotel
- Be. Fremantle-WA
- East Hotel-ACT
- Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise-QLD
- The Palms Apartments-SA
- Quest Southbank Apartment Hotel-VIC
- Salamanca Inn-TAS
- SKYE Suites Sydney-NSW
37-Best Redeveloped Hotel – General Division
- Commercial Bar + Kitchen-WA
- Hotel Gosford-NSW
- The Log Cabin Hotel-NSW
- Longueville Hotel-NSW
- Loxton Hotel-SA
- Rezz Hotel-SA
- Shoppingtown Hotel-VIC
- Central Lane Hotel-QLD
38-Best Redeveloped Hotel – Accommodation Division
- Crystalbrook Byron-NSW
- JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa-QLD
- Mercure Darwin Airport Resort-NT
- Salamanca Inn-TAS
39-Best Deluxe Accommodation
- Crown Towers Melbourne-VIC
- Crown Towers Sydney-NSW
- Eos by SkyCity-SA
- Midnight Hotel-ACT
- Mitchelton Winery-VIC
- The Ritz-Carlton-WA
- The Tasman -TAS
- The Westin Brisbane-QLD
40-Best Luxury Accommodation
- Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley-NSW
- Jamala Wildlife Lodge-ACT
- Saffire Freycinet-TAS
- Mount Lofty House-SA
41-Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame
42-Best Hotel Group Operator
- Flower Hotels-NSW
- Katarzyna-QLD
- Sand Hill Road-VIC
43-Overall Hotel of the Year – Regional
- Central Lane Hotel-QLD
- The Gem Hotel-NSW
- Grand Junction Hotel-VIC
- Great Lake Hotel-TAS
- Hotel Darwin-NT
- Loxton Hotel-SA
- Treendale Farm Hotel-WA
44-Overall Hotel of the Year – Metropolitan
- The Beaufort-WA
- The Duke of Dural-NSW
- Eatons Hill Hotel-QLD
- Glenferrie Hotel-VIC
- Stirling Hotel-SA
45-Overall Hotel of the Year – Accommodation Division
- Crown Towers Melbourne-VIC
- Eos by SkyCity-SA
- JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa-QLD
- Midnight Hotel-ACT
- QT Perth-WA
- Ship Inn Stanley-TAS
- The Tasman-TAS