The AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, presented at the Lion Gala Ball, recognise the venues and individuals who achieve great things in Western Australia’s vibrant hospitality industry.
The awards honour the state’s top hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, along with the dedicated staff who drive their success.
With more than 40 award categories, there’s an award for every type of hospitality venue, from pubs and taverns to small bars and restaurants. (Please note that accommodation hotels are recognised separately at the AHA Accommodation Awards in April.)
KEY DATES
NOMINATIONS CLOSE | 4 August 2025
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE | 25 August 2025
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS | 8 September 2025
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
Cancellations Policy: Cancellations or changes must be made in writing via email here. No refunds will be offered for cancellations received after 10 October 2025.
Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions for you or your guests at least 10 days prior to the event.
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AWARD CATEGORIES
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Group Venue Operator Award
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
Training Initiative Award
Retail Bottleshop Award
Draught Beer Quality Award
The Lion Bar Presentation & Service Award
Small Bar Award
Cocktail Bar Award
Tourism Initiative Award
Conference and Functions Award
Outdoor Area Award
Craft Brewery Award
Redeveloped Venue Award
New Hospitality Venue Award
Marketing and Promotions Award
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award
Bar Menu Award
Casual Pub Dining Award Metropolitan
Casual Pub Dining Award Regional
Family Dining Award Metropolitan
Family Dining Award Regional
Restaurant Award Metropolitan
Restaurant Award Regional
New Restaurant Award
Superior Dining Award
Wine List Award
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award – Regional
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award – Metro
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Live Entertainment Award
Themed Venue Award
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Cookery Services Employee Award
Head Chef Award
Food and Beverage Services Award
Administration Services Award
Cocktail Bartender Award
Excellence in Service Award
Bar Manager Award
Restaurant Manager Award
Bottleshop Manager Award
Venue Manager Award
Bar Team Award
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Please contact Kyah Crafter, AHA(WA) Partnership & Events Manager
Phone: 08 9321 7701
Email: pem@ahawa.asn.au
Venues must be open and operating prior to 1 April 2025.
Employee nominees must have been employed with your venue prior to 1 April 2025.