Best Hotel Group Operator
* Winner is eligible to enter the AHA National Awards in Best Hotel Group Operator
A written submission is required to assist in the assessment of this category and is required by Thursday 7 December.
This award category has been established to recognise the outstanding practices of Victoria’s Best Hotel Group Operator. We seek to acknowledge the ongoing ‘behind the scenes’ efforts that allow for a seamless hospitality experience at each of the group’s venues. Eligibility is restricted to AHA (Vic) Hotel Groups with a minimum of three properties.
(JUDGING – ASSESSMENT OF WRITTEN CRITERIA)
Documents required for submission:
- A written response describing the judging criteria below.
- Supporting documents and images, where relevant.
Judges will be assessing the following points in your written submission:
- Underlying ethos;
- Most successful group-wide marketing campaign;
- Approach to recognising staff achievement at a group level;
- The group’s staff development program;
- Most successful group-wide charity initiative;
- The effective use of social media platform; and
- Your approach to maintaining the loyalty of your patrons across all your venues.
Important: A concise written submission addressing all bullet points should be no more than 1,000 words in length.
Categories
Individual Employee Awards - $175 per nomination
- Emerging Leader of the Year
- Chef of the Year
- Excellence in Service
- Local Legend Award
- Apprentice of the Year ** New Category**
- Venue Manager of the Year ** New Category**
Dining Awards – $230 - $250 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
- Best Pub Restaurant - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Casual Dining - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Family Dining
General Awards - $175 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
- Best Pub Bar - Regional & Metropolitan
- Parma of the Year
- Best Specialty Bar
- Best Presented Beer
- Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage Menu
- Best Live Entertainment Venue
- Best Sports Bar - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet
- Best Outdoor Experience - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Rooftop Experience
- Best Cocktail Menu of the Year ** New Category**
- Bush Pub of the Year ** New Category**
Accommodation Awards - $250 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
Gaming & Wagering - $175 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
Performance Awards - $175 per nomination
- All Abilities Hotel
- Best Marketed Hotel
- Outstanding Achievement in Training
- Heart of the Community
- Best Hotel Group Operator
- Best Function & Event Space
- Excellence in Sustainability & the Environment ** New Category**