The high standards of WA'Â’s hotel and hospitality industry were recognized at the Lion Nathan Gala Ball and 2008 AHA Aon Hotel Awards for Excellence held in the Grand Ballroom at Burswood Entertainment Complex on Monday 10th November.
More than 1000 people attended a glittering night of celebration that showcased finalists and winners across 45 categories highlighting standards of excellence in areas including service,presentation, the responsible service of alcohol, innovation, redevelopment, tourism and accommodation.
In a first for WA, the event was powered by 100 per cent renewable energy sources supplied by Synergy NaturalPower.
The Lion Nathan Bar Presentation & Service Award
Winner
: Inglewood Hotel
Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Winner
: Burswood Entertainment Complex
Training Initiative Award
sponsored by Hospitality Group Training
Winner:
Duxton Hotel Perth
Hotel Innovation Award
sponsored by MegaVision Sound/Lighting
Winner:
Belgian Beer Cafe Westende
Marketed Hotel/Tavern Award
sponsored by Premium Beverages
Winner
: Brooklands Tavern
Retail Liquor Outlet Award
sponsored by Members Equity Bank
Joint Winner:
Brooklands Tavern
Joint Winner:
Moondyne Joe's
Safe Cellar Award
sponsored by BOC
Winner:
Wentworth Plaza Hotel
Environmental Initiative Award
sponsored by Synergy
Winner:
Holiday Inn City Centre Perth
Redeveloped Hotel/Tavern Award
sponsored by Kings Park Electrical
Winner
: The Court Hotel
Redevloped Outdoor Area Award
supported by British American Tobacco
Winner:
Universal Bar
Marketed Accommodation Hotel/Resort Award
sponsored by HiDynamix
Winner:
Forte Mandurah Quay Resort
Tourism Initiative Award
sponsored by Tourism Western Australia
Winner:
Moondance Lodge
Conference & Banquet Services Award
sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Winner:
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (Hall of Fame)
Concierge & Guest Services Award
sponsored by City of Perth
Winner:
Parmelia Hilton Perth (Hall of Fame)
Pub/Hotel Accommodation Award
sponsored by Mal Atwell Indoor Leisure group
Winner:
Captain Stirling Hotel
Mid-Range Accommodation Award
sponsored by Customers ATM
Winner:
Perth Ambassador Hotel
Superior Accommodation Award
sponsored by Furniture Options
Winner
: Rydges Perth Hotel
Deluxe Accommodation Award
sponsored by HFM Asset Management
Winner
: Sheraton Perth Hotel
Apartment/Suite Acccommodation Award
sponsored by Prime Laundry
Winner:
Quest Margaret River
Resort Style Accommodation Award
sponsored by Staging Connections
Winner:
Cable Beach Club Resort
Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel/Resort Award
sponsored by HotelsApart
Winner:
Sheraton Perth Hotel
Regional Accommodation Hotel/Resort of the Year
sponsored by HISCO Hospitality & Healthcare
Winner:
Karri Valley Resort
Boutique Winner:
McAlpine House
Bar Services Employee Award
sponsored by DIAGEO
Winner:
Brett Lubicz, Universal Bar
Cookery Services Employee Award
sponsored by Moffat
Winner:
Sam Carstairs, Burswood Entertainment Complex
Front Office Services Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner:
Mark Huartson, Sheraton Perth Hotel
Dining & Banquet Services Employee
Award
sponsored by Pinnacle Hospitality & Travel People
Winner
: Arnold Harper, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Administration Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Joint Winner
: Ko Youngsoon, Duxton Hotel Perth
Joint Winner
: Alex Pond, The Gate Bar & Bistro
Employee Excellence in Service Award
sponsored by hospitalitybiz
Winner
: Derrick Buckley, The Shed
AHA-HGT Hotel Industry Rising Star Award
sponsored by AHA(WA) and Hospitality Group Training
Winner
: Monique Oliver, Hotel IBIS Perth
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
sponsored by Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Winner
: The Gate Bar & Bistro
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
sponsored by Fox Sports
Joint Winner
: Carbon Bar - Burswood Entertainment Complex
Joint Winner
: Paddington Ale House
Live Entertainment Award
sponsored by APRA
Joint Winner
: Universal Bar
Joint Winner
: Burswood Entertainment Complex (Hall of Fame)
Themed Bar Award
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award sponsored by Fox Sports
Winner:
J.B. O'Reilly's
Contemporary/Late Night Bar Award
sponsored by HLW(WA)
Winner
: Niche Bar & Lounge
WA's Best Steak Sandwich Award
sponsored by The West Australian
Winner
: Inglewood Hotel
Bistro Award
sponsored by Constellation Wines Australia
Joint Winner
: Greenwood Brasserie, The Greenwood Hotel
Joint Winner
: The Gate Bar & Bistro
Casual Family Dining Award
sponsored by European Foods Wholesalers
Winner:
Stringy Bark Steak House, Wanneroo Villa Tavern
Hotel/Tavern Restaurant Award
sponsored by 92.9
Winner
: Subiaco Hotel
Restaurant Award
sponsored by Smart Beverages
Winner
: Star Anise Restaurant
Accommodation Hotel/Resort Restaurant Award
sponsored by Amelia Park
Winner
: Globe Wine Bar & Restaurant, Parmelia Hilton Perth
Hotel/Tavern Wine List Award
sponsored Pernod Ricard Australia
Winner
: Settlers Tavern
Accommodation Hotel/Resort Wine List Award
sponsored by Samuel Smith & Son / Negociants Australia
Winner
: (A)LURE Dining & Bar, Burswood Entertainment Complex
Regional Hotel/Tavern of the Year
sponsored by H&L Australia
Winner
: Red Rabbit Inn, Donnybrook
AHA DeBortoli/6PR Perth Pub of the Year
sponsored by AHA(WA), DeBortoli and 6PR
Winner
: The Gate Bar & Bistro
Hospitality Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner:
Robert Ramage
This event was powered by Synergy NaturalPower.
100% GreenPower accredited renewable energy.