WA'S BEST HOSPITALITY SUPPLIERS AND LEGENDS OF INDUSTRY ANNOUNCED

13.05.19

The winners of the 2019 AHA (WA) Bankwest Hospitality Supplier and Legends of Hospitality Awards have been revealed, recognising excellence in hospitality across Western Australia.

Last night the Crown Towers Ballroom hosted the Cleanaway-AHA Gala Dinner, at which the 2019 finalists and winners were acknowledged and celebrated.

Australian Hotels Association (WA) CEO Bradley Woods said this year’s awards ceremony included for the first time, official recognition of WA’s “Legends of Hospitality” – individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry and their local community.

“Western Australia’s hospitality industry has evolved remarkably in recent years and this transformation has been largely driven by industry suppliers whose commitment to innovation and excellence is unparalleled,” Mr Woods said.

“The state’s hospitality sector is underpinned by hundreds of small, medium and large companies with highly motivated and dedicated staff who constantly strive to exceed customer’s expectations.”

“The success and growth of the hospitality industry is reliant on the delivery of high quality goods and services as well as strong relationships between those suppliers, hotels and hospitality venues.”

“Western Australia’s hospitality industry has benefitted greatly from a small number of individual owners and operators who have made a substantial contribution to advancing and developing the sector – it was fitting that these individuals were recognised through the inaugural Legends of Hospitality Awards.”

The 2019 Ross McGovern Hospitality Industry Achievement Award was presented to Andrew Jones in recognition of his unique contribution as one of WA’s leading hospitality suppliers over a number of decades.

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Please see a complete list of award recipients on the next page.

Further information: David De Garis 0412 577 567

­ROSS MCGOVERN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Sponsored by: Australian Hotels Association (WA)
Winner: Andrew Jones

LEGENDS OF HOSPITALITY AWARDS

Category: Restaurants

• Stephen Clarke
• Chris Taylor
• Harbans Singh Chouhan

Category: Bars

• Andy Freeman
• Hamish Fleming & Siobhan Blumann
• Gary Beadle

Category: Pubs, taverns & hospitality venues

• Chris Angelkov
• Joe Fisher
• Paul & Jo Higgins
• Murray McHenry
• Bree Maddox

PRODUCT & SERVICE BUSINESS AWARDS

WA's Best Non Alcohol Beverage Supplier
Sponsored by: Dwyer Durack Lawyers
Winner: Coca-Cola Amatil

WA's Best Beer Supplier
Sponsored by: Bankwest
Winner: Gage Roads Brewing Co. – Good Drinks

WA's Best Wine Supplier
Sponsored by: Nova 93.7
Winner: Off the Vine Distributors

WA's Best Spirit Supplier
Sponsored by: Aon Risk Solutions
Winner: Liquid Mix

WA's Best Food Supplier
Sponsored by: Hostplus
Winner: Mondo Di Carne

WA's Best Hospitality Product Supplier
Sponsored by: TAB
Winner: Chefmaster Australia

WA's Best Hospitality Furniture Supplier
Sponsored by: Advans Exhibition Services
Winner: Furniture Options

WA's Best Hospitality Equipment Supplier
Sponsored by: Ryan and Durey Solicitors
Winner: HiscoNFE

WA's Best Hospitality Technology Provider
Sponsored by: AVPartners
Winner: 21^st Century Business Equipment

WA's Best Hospitality Service Provider
Sponsored by: Perth Airport
Joint winners: Bankwest & Hospitality Group Training

PRODUCT AND PROMOTION AWARDS

WA's Best On Premise Beverage Promotion
Sponsored by: Hostplus
Winner: Carlton & United Breweries – Carlton Dry State of Origin “Let the Game Decide”

WA's Best Bottleshop Promotion
Sponsored by: Bottlemart
Winner: Lion Beer Australia – Iron Jack – Buy a case, receive a $25 ARB voucher

WA's Best New Alcoholic Beverage Product
Sponsored by: Gateway Printing
Winner: Lion Beer Australia – Furphy Refreshing Ale

WA's Best New Non Alcoholic Beverage Product
Sponsored by: Advans Exhibition Services
Winner: Red Bull Australia – Organics by Red Bull Bitter Lemon

WA's Best New Hospitality Product
Sponsored by: Gateway Printing
Winner: HiscoNFE

WA’S BEST SUPPLIER AWARDS

WA's Best Accommodation Hotel Supplier
Sponsored by: Cleanaway
Winner: PAV Complete Event Solutions

WA's Best Restaurant Supplier
Sponsored by: Cleanaway
Winner: Sealanes

WA's Best Small Bar Supplier
Sponsored by: Bankwest        
Winner: Liquid Mix

WA's Best Pub & Hospitality Venue Supplier
Sponsored by: Perth Airport
Winner: Lion Beer Australia