AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods, said the awards night was the most important event for Perth’s hospitality industry, which rates amongst the best in the world, and one of the best evenings on Perth’s social calendar.

The Grand Ballroom was set alight with the inspirational colours and sounds of the African Savannah. Tables and chairs were draped in the dramatic hues of red, orange and gold symbolising the sun rising and setting over the desert.

The night’s entertainment was kicked off in spectacular style with a powerful performance of the Lion Kings “Circle of Life”. The 40 strong ensemble of singers, dancers, drummers and even an aerial silk artist continued with spellbinding performances throughout the evening. The entertainment including a mix of songs from ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Tarzan’ musicals.

The five course African inspired menu featured smoked ostrich fillet with green paw paw salad and crocodile medallion with preserved lemon and rum & raisin dressing, this was followed by a unique apricot tea and thyme granite to cleanse the palate. The main course was either a vanilla and citrus cured red beef or roasted spatchcock served with purple congo potatoes, broad beans, artichoke puree and shellfish tortellini. An array of premium beverages was also on offer, including beer, white wine, sparkling red wine and spirits.

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Click here to view The West Australian social page of the evening 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009 ME Bank Accommodation Hotel Management Awards

Front Office Award: sponsored by Furniture Options
Winner: Shashank Vatsa - Burswood Entertainment Complex
Certificate of Merit: Belinda Austen - Holiday Inn City Centre Perth

Administration, Finance & Executive Support Award sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Winner: Erick Halim - Parmelia Hilton Perth
Certificate of Merit : Jennie Nuttall - Forte Mandurah Quay Resort

Cookery Services Award sponsored by HLW(WA)
Winner: Pierre Truffet - Joondalup Resort

Sales & Marketing Award sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner: Tania Graves - Tradewinds Hotel
Certificate of Merit: Livia Russell-Weck - Esplanade Hotel Fremantle  

Concierge Award sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner: Tamela Smith - Sheraton Perth Hotel  

Food and Beverage Services Award sponsored by Schweppes
Winner: Sophia Noryaha - Duxton Hotel Perth
Certificate of Merit: Matthew Taylor - Sheraton Perth Hotel

Human Resources Award: sponsored by Hospitalitybiz
Winner: Claire Bateman - Holiday Inn City Centre Perth
Certificate of Merit: Marcia Stubbings - Hotel IBIS Perth  

Housekeeping Award sponsored by Thomas Peacock & Sons
Winner: Lyn Brown - Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel  

Engineering and Maintenance Award sponsored by Electrical Testing Services
Winner: Vaughan De Campe - Seasons of Perth

Management Team of the Year Award sponsored by Prime Laundry
Winner: Human Resources Department - Parmelia Hilton Perth  

Best Manager - Executive Level Award sponsored by APRA
Winner: Phil Richards - Accor Hospitality WA/NT
Certificate of Merit: Lynne Harrison - Holiday Inn City Centre Perth

Accommodation Hotels Hall of Fame Award sponsored by Foster's Group
Winner: Chris Pye

 

The AHA would like to thank all sponsors of the evening:

 

Major Sponsors		Award Sponsors
Foster's Group		APRA
Members Equity Bank		Thomas Peacock & Sons
Staging Connections		HLW(WA)
Burswood Entertainment Complex		Furniture Options
HOSTPLUS		Electrical Testing Services
Aon Risk Services		Prime Laundry
		Hospitalitybiz
Beverage Sponsors		Hospitality JOBS for U
Lion Nathan		Perth Convention Bureau
Schweppes		HOSTPLUS
Pernod Ricard Australia		Foster's Group
Moet Hennessy Australia		Schweppes
Coca-Cola Amatil
De Bortoli Wines		Event Sponsors
Lionel Samson & Casama Alliance		Gateway Printing
Watershed Premium Wines		liquID
Constellation Wines Australia		SCA Hygiene - TORK
DIAGEO		Tourism Western Australia
Off The Vine		Ferrari Formalwear
Door Prizes
SABA		Devlin's
EventsCorp		Burswood Entertainment Complex
Oroton		Karijini Eco Retreat
Executive Hire Cars		Parker & Co.
InterContinental Perth Burswood		Tiffany & Co.
Guys Grooming		Watches of Switzerland