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.
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
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 |