2026
AHA & PERTH AIRPORT
ACCOMMODATION AWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE
PRESENTED AT
THE DEVIL’S LAIR GALA BALL
Location:Â The Westin
Date:Â Monday March 30, 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Dress Code: Formal – Black Tie and Evening Gown
The AHA Perth Airport Accommodation Awards celebrate excellence and leadership in the management and operation of accommodation hotels across Western Australia. This prestigious industry event is a cornerstone of the WA hospitality calendar, recognising the dedication, professionalism, and ongoing pursuit of excellence demonstrated by accommodation venues and their teams.
With more than 30 award categories on offer, the program acknowledges outstanding achievement across accommodation venues, hotel staff, operational teams and management.
Award recipients were announced at the Devil’s Lair Gala Ball, held at The Westin Perth on Monday 30 March 2026.
AWARDS — WINNERS
OVERALL WINNERS
WA’s Best Regional Accommodation Hotel Award
Hilton Garden Inn Bussellton
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WA’s Best Metro Accommodation Hotel Award
The Westin Perth
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Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame Inductee
Nathan Frost, Vice President of Operations ofr Accor Western Australia and Tasmania
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GENERAL AWARD CATEGORIES
All Abilities Hotel Award
Novotel Perth Murray Street
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Excellence in Workplace Culture Award
Duxton Hotel Perth
Mangrove Hotel, Broome
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Environmental Services Award
Novotel Perth Murray Street
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Hotel Marketing Award
The Westin Perth
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Hotel Management Team Award
Crown Towers Perth
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Accommodation Hotel Bar Award
Songbird, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
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Accommodation Hotel Wine List Award
Wildflower, COMO The Treasury, Perth
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Accommodation Hotel Restaurant Award
Santini Grill, QT Perth
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 Contemporary Cuisine Award
UMA, Pan Pacific Perth
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 Family Friendly Accommodation
Aloft Perth
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Mid-Range Accommodation Award
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
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Superior Accommodation Award
Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth
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Deluxe Accommodation Award
The Westin Perth
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EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Jessica Birks, Holiday Inn West Perth
Chef Award
Lekhnath Thapaliya, Duxton Hotel Perth
Highly commended: Kyle Jeon, Crown Hotels Perth
Food and Beverage Award
Rita Shwe, Crown Hotels Perth
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Housekeeping Award
Moira Jones, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
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Administration Services
Isabel Ringis, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
 Accommodation Reception Award
Leah Dunnet, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
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HOTEL TEAM AWARDS
Banquet, Events and MICE Team Award
The Westin, Perth
Highly commended: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
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Guest Services Team Award
Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch
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HOTEL MANAGEMENT AWARDS
Front Office Manager Award
Mohamed Rasheed, Crown Hotels Perth
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Outlet Venue Manager Award
Ryan de Villiers, Wildflower, COMO The Treasury
Thomas Staples, Hearth, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Emerging Female Leader Award
Mathilde Gouhier, COMO The Treasury
Highly commended: Shoba Gunasekaran, Duxton Hotel Perth
 Administration and Finance Manager Award
Michelle Quinn, Ibis Perth
Human Resources Manager Award
Jai McNaughton, Novotel Perth Murray Street
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Sales and Marketing Manager Award
Laura Manganaro, QT Perth
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Conference and Events Manager Award
Amanda Chew, Aloft Perth
Highly commended: Anthony Nguyen, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
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Senior Executive Manager Award
John Parker, Aloft Perth
Peta Hill, InterContinental Perth City Centre
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PHOTOGRAPHS
Click the button below to view the winners. (Social photographs will be added later.)
FOOD ALLERGIES
Please inform us of any food allergies for you or your guests before 16 March 2026
ROOM RATES
To make your evening even more enjoyable, contact AHA(WA) on (08) 9321 7701 for discounted room rates at The Westin.
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FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Please contact Kyah Crafter, AHA(WA) Partnership & Events Manager
Phone: 08 9321 7701
Email:Â pem@ahawa.asn.au