VisitCanberra congratulates the winners of the 2019 Australian Hotels Association (AHA) ACT Hospitality and Tourism Awards.
The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements and excellence by businesses and staff in the ACT hospitality and tourism industries.
See the full list of winners below:
John Press Award – Lala Hospitality Group
Best Food & Beverage Talent (General Division) – Patrick Vance (Badger & Co.)
Best Food & Beverage Talent (Accommodation Division) – Vincent Maulio (QT Canberra)
Best Sales & Marketing Talent – Brooke Ivins (88MPH)
Best Finance Talent (Accommodation Division) – Anh Rutherford (QT Canberra)
Best Revenue Talent (Accommodation Division) – Katie Smith (QT Canberra)
AICR Receptionist of the Year (Accommodation Division) – Refat Bin Jahangir (Hyatt Hotel Canberra)
Best Environmental Practices – Little National Hotel
Best Traditional Pub, Inn or Tavern – Mooseheads Pub & Nightclub
Best Wine List – Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar
Best Late Night Entertainment Venue – Kokomo’s
Best TAB Venue – Ducks Nuts Bar & Grill
Best Sporting Entertainment Venue – The Dock
Best Cocktail, Lounge or Small Bar – Molly
Best Conferences and Events Venue – Hotel Realm
Best Beer Quality (Draught) – The Duxton & The Durham Castle Arms Pub
Best Beer Quality (Craft/Local) – Bentspoke Brewing Co.
Bartender of the Year – Michael Nguyen (Molly)
Best New or Redeveloped Venue (Accommodation Division) – Hotel Realm
Best New or Redeveloped Venue (General Division) – Fenway Public House
Mid-Range Hotel of the Year – Brassey Hotel
Superior Hotel of the Year – East Hotel
Apartment/Suite Hotel of the Year – East Hotel
Deluxe Hotel of the Year – Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Industry Rising Star (Accommodation) – James Lightbody (Hotel Realm)
Best Casual Dining Venue – The District
Best Italian Restaurant – Molto Italian
Chef of the Year – Francesco Balestrieri (East Hotel)
Best Restaurant – Raku
Best Burger – Young & Frisky
Best Steak – The Duxton
Pub Eatery – 1882 Bar & Grill
Member of the Year – Pat Lonergan (Doma Hotels)
For more information on the AHA ACT, visit: www.actaha.org.au