WA's hotel and hospitality industry stepped out to recognise excellence across the sector. The Lion Nathan Gala Ball and presentation of the 2009 AHA Aon Hotel Awards for Excellence was held in the Grand Ballroom at Burswood Entertainment Complex and drew a crowd of 1100.
The AHA(WA) were also are proud to announce that this year'’s event was supporting the Carbon Capture Program™. As a result of the AHA(WA) and individual venue contributions, over 1100 Mallee Eucalypt native trees will be planted across WA wheatbelt regions.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the AHA Aon Hotel Awards for Excellence reflect the high standards prevalent across the industry.
Certificate of Merit : Cuballing Tavern
The Lion Nathan Bar Presentation & Service Award
Winner
: The Breakwater
Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Joint Winner
: Burswood Entertainment Complex
Joint Winner
: The Vic
Training Initiative Award
sponsored by Hospitality Group Training
Winner:
Accor Hospitality
Hotel Innovation Award
sponsored by Carbon Conscious
Winner:
Steves Fine Wine & Food
Marketed Hotel/Tavern Award
sponsored by Premium Beverages
Winner
: The Left Bank Cafe Bar Restaurant
Retail Liquor Outlet Award
sponsored by ME Bank
Winner:
Osborne Park Hotel
Certificate of Merit:
Steves Fine Wine & Food
Safe Cellar Award
sponsored by BOC
Winner:
The Shed
Environmental Initiative Award
sponsored by Synergy
Winner:
Parmelia Hilton Perth
Redeveloped Hotel/Tavern Award
sponsored by MegaVision Sound & Lighting
Winner
: The Breakwater
Redevloped Outdoor Area Award
supported by British American Tobacco
Winner:
Southerlys Harbour View Bar & Restaurant
Marketed Accommodation Hotel/Resort Award
sponsored by Advans Exhibition Services
Winner:
Parmelia Hilton Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
sponsored by Tourism Western Australia
Winner:
Karijini Eco Retreat
Conference & Banquet Services Award
sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Winner:
Holiday Inn City Centre Perth
Concierge & Guest Services Award
sponsored by City of Perth
Winner:
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Pub/Hotel Accommodation Award
sponsored by Mal Atwell Indoor Leisure Group
Winner:
Royal Hotel, Perth
Mid-Range Accommodation Award
sponsored by Customers ATM
Winner:
Perth Ambassador Hotel
Superior Accommodation Award
sponsored by Furniture Options
Winner
: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Deluxe Accommodation Award
sponsored by HotelsApart
Winner
: Sheraton Perth Hotel
Apartment/Suite Acccommodation Award
sponsored by KP Electric
Winner:
Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel
Resort Style Accommodation Award
sponsored by Surf Life Saving Western Australia
Winner:
Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel/Resort Award
sponsored by HFM Asset Management
Winner:
Broadwater Resort Apartments Como
Regional Accommodation Hotel/Resort of the Year
sponsored by HISCO Hospitality & Healthcare
Winner:
Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa
Bar Services Employee Award
sponsored by DIAGEO
Winner:
Jason Juraszek, Universal Bar
Certificate of Merit:
Karl Burke, The Shed
Cookery Services Employee Award
sponsored by Vocational Training Services
Winner:
David Winnett, Duxton Hotel Perth
Front Office Services Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner:
Nigel Jenkins, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Dining & Banquet Services Employee
Award
sponsored by Staging Connections
Winner
: Lenka Goldsmidova, Parmelia Hilton Perth
Certificate of Merit
: Stevie-Nyx Ruki, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Administration Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner
: Taryn Spicer, Crowne Plaza Perth
Certificate of Merit
: Meg Coffey, The George
Employee Excellence in Service Award
sponsored by Hospitalitybiz - hospitalityJOBSforU
Winner
: Claire Wynne, J.B. O'Reilly's
AHA-HGT Hotel Industry Rising Star Award
sponsored by AHA(WA) and Hospitality Group Training
Winner
: Claire Bateman, Holiday Inn City Centre Perth
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
sponsored by Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Winner
: Last Chance Tavern
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
sponsored by Fox Sports
Joint Winner
: Carbon Bar - Burswood Entertainment Complex
Joint Winner
: Greenwood Hotel
Live Entertainment Award
sponsored by APRA
Joint Winner
: Charles Hotel
Joint Winner
: Paddington Ale House
Certificate of Merit
: Mundaring Weir Hotel
Themed Bar Award
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Winner:
Belgium Beer Cafe Westende
Certificate of Merit
: J.B. O'Reilly's
Contemporary/Late Night Bar Award
sponsored by Smart Beverages
Joint Winner
: The Cabin
Joint Winner :
The George
WA's Best Steak Sandwich Award
sponsored by Meat Direct
Winner
: Inglewood Hotel
Bistro Award
sponsored by Constellation Wines Australia
Winner
: The Gate Bar & Bistro
Certificate of Merit:
Port Kennedy Tavern
Casual Family Dining Award
sponsored by Evoke Media
Joint
Winner
: Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle
Joint Winner
: Seven Mile Inn
Hotel/Tavern Restaurant Award
sponsored by 92.9
Joint
Winner
: Subiaco Hotel (Hall of Fame)
Joint Winner
: Ishka Restaurant, The Breakwater
Restaurant Award
sponsored by The West Australian
Joint Winner
: Wise Vineyard Restaurant
Joint Winner
: Zafferano
Accommodation Hotel/Resort Restaurant Award
sponsored by HLW(WA)
Winner
: SELENE Brasserie, Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel/Tavern Wine List Award
sponsored Pernod Ricard Australia
Winner
: The George
Certificate of Merit
: Steves Fine Wine & Food
Accommodation Hotel/Resort Wine List Award
sponsored by Samuel Smith & Son
Winner
: (A)LURE Dining & Bar, Burswood Entertainment Complex (Hall of Fame)
Regional Hotel/Tavern of the Year
sponsored by H&L Australia
Winner
: Settlers Tavern
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:
Murray McHenry