The Results Are In 2014 AHA Awards For Excellence Winners
11.11.14
The calibre of hospitality venues celebrated at tonight’s presentation of the AHA-Aon Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence at the Stella Artois Gala Ball are an indicator of the state of the industry and an exciting reminder of what to expect in the future.
Celebrated at Crown Perth, the Awards recognise accommodation hotels, pubs, bars, dining and tourism facilities as well as employees that demonstrate excellence within the Western Australian hospitality industry.
“AHA(WA) CEO, Bradley Woods, said “2014 has been a great year for Western Australian Hospitality, our venues and food and beverage offerings have been recognised nationally and internationally amongst the best of the best.
“Tonight we have celebrated proven industry leaders but also the ‘new kids on the block’ who are bringing an enormous sense of excitement to WA hospitality.
“Forty-two awards were presented recognising the best of WA hospitality, including WA’s Best Small Bar, WA’s Best New Venue, WA’s Best Steak Sandwich and WA’s Best Hospitality Venue”.
“Over 1100 guests joined the finalists and award recipients celebrating WA hospitality excellence,” Mr Woods concluded.
A full list of winners can be found below or online at: www.hospitalitywa.com/awards.
Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Hotel Rottnest
Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
Perth Arena
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Bohème Bar & Restaurant, Perth
The Breakwater, Hillarys
The Classroom, North Perth
The Generous Squire, Perth
The Moon and Sixpence, Perth
Winner: Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Training Initiative Award
sponsored by Hospitality Group Training
Finalists:
Adventure World, Bibra Lake
Crown Perth, Burswood
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Kimberley Accommodation
Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Shed, Northbridge
Winner: Adventure World
Retail Bottleshop Award
sponsored by Banktech
Finalists:
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
CY O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Eaton Tavern
Kingsway Bar and Bistro, Darch
The Botanica Bar and Bistro, Innaloo
Winner: The Botanica Bar and Bistro
Aon Risk Services Community Service Award
sponsored by Aon Risk Services
Finalists:
Murphy's Irish Pub, Mandurah
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Shed, Northbridge
Winner: Settlers Tavern
Safe Cellar Award
sponsored by BOC
Finalists:
CY O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
The Bohème Bar & Restaurant, Perth
The Generous Squire, Perth
Winner: The Bohème Bar & Restaurant
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award
sponsored by Lion
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Malt Supper Club, Mount Lawley
Matisse Beach Club, Scarborough
Murphy’s Irish Pub, Mandurah
Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle
Print Hall, Perth
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Burswood
Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Swallow, Maylands
The Bohème Bar & Restaurant, Perth
The Classroom, North Perth
The Generous Squire, Perth
The Moon and Sixpence, Perth
The Queens, Highgate
The Royal on the Waterfront, East Perth
The Stables Bar, Perth
Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour
Joint Winners: Matisse Beach Club and Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth
Highly Commended: Rose Hotel
Small Bar Award
sponsored by NPB Security
Finalists:
Bar Lafayette, Perth
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Clarences, Mount Lawley
Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville
Ocean One Bar, Scarborough
Pirate Bar, Joondanna
Swallow, Maylands
The Classroom, North Perth
Varnish on King, Perth
Joint Winners: Clarences and Varnish on King
Cocktail Bar Award
sponsored by Asahi Premium Beverages
Finalists:
Bar Lafayette, Perth
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Empire Bar at Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland
GRAND Bar & Bistro, Perth
Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville
Morries Anytime, Margaret River
The Classroom, North Perth
The Laneway Lounge, Perth
Winner: The Laneway Lounge
Late Night Venue Award
sponsored by Red Bull Australia
Finalists:
Bar Lafayette, Perth
GRAND Bar & Bistro, Perth
Malt Supper Club, Mount Lawley
The Craftsman, Cannington
The Laneway Lounge, Perth
The Merrywell at Crown Perth, Burswood
The Moon and Sixpence, Perth
The Shed, Northbridge
The Sovereign Arms, Joondalup
Universal Bar, Northbridge
Winner: Universal Bar
Environmental and Energy Efficiency Practice Award
sponsored by Synergy
Finalists:
Crown Perth, Burswood
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Perth Arena
Winner: Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
sponsored by Dwyer Durack Lawyers
Finalists:
Black Swan Winery & Restaurant, Henley Brook
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Elmar’s in the Valley, Henley Brook
Hotel Rottnest
Hyden Hotel
Winner: Hotel Rottnest
Outstanding Commitment to Workforce Development Practices Award
sponsored by FutureNow
Finalists:
Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
The Shed, Northbridge
Winner: The Shed
Outdoor Area Award
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Bob’s Bar at Print Hall, Perth
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Hotel Rottnest
M on the Point, Mandurah
Matisse Beach Club, Scarborough
The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
The Moon and Sixpence, Perth
The Peasant’s Table, Mount Hawthorn
The Queens, Highgate
The Royal on the Waterfront, East Perth
The Saint George Hotel, Innaloo
The Shed, Northbridge
Joint Winners: Bob’s Bar at Print Hall and Matisse Beach Club
Boutique
Brewery Award
sponsored by BOC
Finalists:
Cheeky Monkey Brewery, Margaret River
Colonial Brewing Company, Margaret River
Eagle Bay Brewing Co, Naturaliste
Elmar’s in the Valley, Henley Brook
Matso's Broome Brewery
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Generous Squire, Perth
The Monk, Fremantle
Winner: Eagle Bay Brewing Co
Highly Commended: Colonial Brewing Company
Conference and Functions Award
sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Finalists:
Elmar’s in the Valley, Henley Brook
Hotel Rottnest
Hyatt Regency Perth
Pan Pacific Perth
The Breakwater, Hillarys
The Wembley Hotel
Winner: Hyatt Regency Perth
Redeveloped Venue Award
sponsored by Mal Atwell Billiards & Bingo
Finalists:
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Kalamunda Hotel
Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle
Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Subiaco Hotel
The Northshore Tavern, Hillarys
Tony Roma's Restaurant, Perth
Joint Winners: Cottesloe Beach Hotel and Subiaco Hotel
New Venue Award
sponsored by Tourism WA
Finalists:
El Rio – Mexican Bar + Kitchen, Margaret River
London Café & Bar, Currambine
Matisse Beach Club, Scarborough
Perth Arena
Pirate Bar, Joondanna
The Peasant’s Table, Mount Hawthorn
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Winner: Matisse Beach Club
DINING AWARDS
Steak Sandwich Award
sponsored by Meat Direct
Finalists:
Karalee on Preston, Como
Matso’s Broome Brewery
Winner: Karalee on Preston
Contemporary
Bar Menu Award
sponsored by Accolade Wines
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Cott & Co. Fish Bar at Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville
Matisse Beach Club, Scarborough
Morries Anytime, Margaret River
Print Hall, Perth
Swallow, Maylands
The Breakwater, Hillarys
The Classroom, North Perth
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
The Stables Bar, Perth
Varnish on King, Perth
Winner: Swallow
Public Bar Menu Award
sponsored by PFD Food Services
Finalists:
Eaton Tavern
Fitzroy River Lodge
Port Kennedy Tavern
The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Cure Tavern, Northbridge
The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
Winner: The Gate Bar and Bistro
Casual
Pub Dining Award
sponsored by Murfett Legal
Finalists:
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Durty Nelly’s, Perth
GRAND Bar & Bistro, Perth
Karalee on Preston, Como
M on the Point, Mandurah
Murphy’s Irish Pub, Mandurah
Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle
Port Kennedy Tavern
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Subiaco Hotel
The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
The Beach Club at Cottesloe Beach Hotel
The Cure Tavern, Northbridge
The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
The Inglewood Hotel
The Merrywell at Crown Perth, Burswood
The Royal on The Waterfront, East Perth
Whale + Ale, Clarkson
Joint Winners: Norfolk Hotel and The Merrywell at Crown Perth
Highly Commended: GRAND Bar & Bistro
Family
Dining Award
sponsored by Wing Hong Food Services
Finalists:
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
CY O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters
Eaton Tavern
Gosnells Hotel
High Wycombe Tavern
Karalee on Preston, Como
Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
Lo Zucchero, City Beach
Ninniku Jip Restaurant, East Victoria Park
The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Herdsman Lake Tavern, Wembley
The Peasant’s Table, Mount Hawthorn
Tony Roma’s Restaurant, Perth
Winner: High Wycombe Tavern
Highly Commended: Tony Roma’s Restaurant
Restaurant
Award
sponsored by 92.9 and Mix
94.5
Finalists:
1904 Restaurant at Esplanade Hotel, Port Hedland
Apple Daily at Print Hall, Perth
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Elmar’s in the Valley, Henley Brook
ISHKA Restaurant at The Breakwater, Hillarys
London Café & Bar, Currambine
Subiaco Hotel
The Cornerstone Ale House, Butler
The Generous Squire, Perth
The Monk, Fremantle
The Peasant’s Table, Mount Hawthorn
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Tony Roma’s Restaurant, Perth
Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour
White Salt, Sorrento
Winner: Subiaco Hotel
Highly Commended: Apple Daily at Print Hall
Premium Restaurant Award
sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates
Finalists:
C Restaurant, Perth
Dunes Restaurant at Berkeley River Lodge
Print Hall Dining Room, Perth
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Burswood
Silks at Crown Perth, Burswood
The Terrace Hotel, Perth
Winner: Silks at Crown Perth
Wine
List Award
sponsored by Miles From Nowhere
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Clarences, Mount Lawley
GRAND Bar & Bistro, Perth
Print Hall, Perth
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Perth
The Terrace Hotel, Perth
Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour
Winner: Print Hall
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
sponsored by TAB
Finalists:
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Port Kennedy Tavern
The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook
Winner: Port Kennedy Tavern
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
sponsored by FOX SPORTS Venues
Finalists:
Greenwood Hotel
Port Kennedy Tavern
The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
The Inglewood Hotel
The Shed, Northbridge
The Wembley Hotel
Winner: Greenwood Hotel
Live Entertainment Venue Award
sponsored by APRA AMCOS
Finalists:
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Hotel Kununurra
Hotel Rottnest
Perth Arena
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
The Laneway Lounge, Perth
The Northshore Tavern, Hillarys
The Shed, Northbridge
Universal Bar, Northbridge
Joint Winners: Perth Arena and Settlers Tavern
Themed Venue Award
sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil
Finalists:
Belgian Beer Café Westende, Perth
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Durty Nelly’s, Perth
Freemasons Tavern Beverley
Lo Zucchero, City Beach
London Café and Bar, Currambine
Murphy's Irish Pub, Mandurah
Pirate Bar, Joondanna
The Bohème Bar & Restaurant
The Classroom, North Perth
The Laneway Lounge, Perth
The Moon and Sixpence, Perth
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Varnish on King, Perth
Winner: Pirate Bar
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Cookery Services Employee Award
sponsored by HiscoNFE
Finalists:
Eric Fernandez - Crown Perth, Perth
Deb Halder - Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Darren Gervin - Murphy’s Irish Pub, Margaret River
Rick Houston - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Wendy Miedzinski - The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
Pushap Verma - The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook
Paul Seymour - Berkeley River Lodge
Matthew Baker - The Classroom, North Perth
Hem Pun - Tony Roma's Restaurant, Perth
Winner: Wendy Miedzinski - The Balmoral
Front Office Services Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Finalists:
Benita McGinty - Fitzroy Rover Lodge
Tyrelle Chong - Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Marlene Kuhn - Pan Pacific Perth
Winner: Marlene
Kuhn - Pan Pacific Perth
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award
sponsored by Staging Connections
Finalists:
Garry Ilich - Black Swan Winery & Restaurant, Henley Brook
Lara Ducie - Blanche Bar, Karratha
Natasa Friscic - Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Gary Condon - Murphy’s Irish Pub, Mandurah
Annalise Fantham - Perth Arena
Eliane Kemp - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Christian Pover - The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
Jeremy Cole - Universal Bar, Northbridge
Winner: Lara Ducie - Blanche Bar
Highly Commended: Annalise Fantham - Perth Arena
Administration Employee Award
sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Finalists:
Cara Maslin - Black Swan Winery & Restaurant, Henley Brook
Lazelle Ramsamy - Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Belinda Austen - Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Louise Sheridan - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Sasha Verheggen - The Classroom, North Perth
Suzie Harvey - The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
Trish Lowth - The Herdsman Lake Tavern, Wembley
Barbara Anderson - The Queens, Highgate
Joint Winners: Belinda Austen - Holiday Inn Perth City Centre and Sasha Verheggen - The Classroom
Highly Commended: Trish Lowth - The Herdsman Lake Tavern
PubTAB Operator Award
sponsored by TAB
Finalists:
Donna York - Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Julie Zacagnini - Eaton Tavern
Peter Imray - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Rebekka Meyers - The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
Kathleen Thorne - The Herdsman Lake Tavern, Wembley
Winner: Kathleen Thorne - The Herdsman Lake Tavern
Highly Commended: Donna York - Boab Tavern
Mixologist Award
sponsored by Diageo
Finalists:
Andrea Cardellini - Bar Lafayette, Perth
Daniel Farr - Blanche Bar, Karratha
Billy Phillips - Morries
Anytime, Margaret
River
Andrew Bennett - The Classroom, North Perth
Joint Winners: Billy Phillips - Morries Anytime and Andrew Bennett - The Classroom
Sommelier Award
sponsored by Fine Wine Wholesalers
Finalists:
Francois Reijasse - Bistro Guillaume at Crown Perth, Burswood
Daniel Wegener - Print Hall, Perth
Antonio Vilaca - The Terrace Hotel, Perth
Winner: Daniel Wegener - Print Hall
Excellence in Service Award
sponsored by Kleenheat Gas
Finalists:
Luke Corich - Black Swan Winery & Restaurant, Henley Brook
Lara Ducie - Blanche Bar, Karratha
Craig Dobbs - Last Drop Tavern, Warnbro
Gary Condon - Murphy’s Irish Pub, Mandurah
Franco Gobah - Pan Pacific Perth
Kathryn Silcox - Perth Arena
Michael Priest - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Gemma Burgess - The Cornerstone Ale House, Butler
Paul Moloney - The Shed, Northbridge
Stephanie Orso - The Sovereign Arms, Joondalup
Brett Lubicz - Universal Bar, Northbridge
Winner: Brett Lubicz - Universal Bar
Joint Highly Commended: Kathryn Silcox - Perth Arena and Michael Priest - Settlers Tavern
AHA - HGT Rising Star Award
sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Hospitality Group Training
Finalists:
Kevin Senjaya - Crown Perth, Burswood
Christian Pover - The Balmoral, East Victoria Park
Emma Chapman - The Breakwater, Hillarys
Jordan Humphreys - The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success
Sarah Pickford - The Inglewood Hotel
Jeremy Cole - Universal Bar, Northbridge
Winner: Emma Chapman - The Breakwater
Venue Manager Award
sponsored by HiscoNFE
Finalists:
Bart Parsons - Blanche Bar, Karratha
Bree Higgins - Eagle Bay Brewing Co, Naturaliste
Samantha Earl - GRAND Bar & Bistro, Perth
Nicholas Lloyd - Greenwood Hotel
Glen Luckhurst - Matso’s Broome Brewery
Michelle Herrero - Murphy’s Irish Pub, Mandurah
Kyllie Graham - Perth Arena
Mitch Clark - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Andrew Bennett - The Classroom, North Perth
Clive Fentum - The Queens, Highgate
Stephen Dervin - The Shed, Northbridge
Carl Leembruggen - The Stables Bar
Omran Tiba - Tony Roma's Restaurant, Perth
Jason Juraszek - Universal Bar, Northbridge
Winner: Clive Fentum - The Queens
Joint Highly Commended: Bart Parsons - Blanche Bar and Stephen Dervin - The Shed
OVERALL AWARDS
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
sponsored by H&L Australia
Finalists:
Blanche Bar, Karratha
Colonial Brewing Company, Margaret River
Eagle Bay Brewing Co, Naturaliste
El Rio - Mexican Bar + Kitchen, Margaret River
Fitzroy River Lodge
Highway Hotel, Bunbury
Hyden Hotel
Matso’s Broome Brewery
M on the Point, Mandurah
Morries Anytime, Margaret River
Murphy's Irish Pub, Mandurah
Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Zanders at Cable Beach
Winner: Settlers Tavern
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
sponsored by De Bortoli Wines
Winner: Cottesloe Beach Hotel
WA’s Best Hospitality Venue
sponsored by Furniture Options
Winner: Print Hall
