Best Hotel Group Operator
* There must be a minimum of three entrants in a category for all entrants to progress to the judging phase.
* 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 Tuesday 10th December 2024.
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
- Venue Manager of the Year
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
- Cocktail Menu of the Year
- Bush Pub of the Year
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
- Best Marketed Hotel
- Outstanding Achievement in Training
- Heart of the Community
- Best Hotel Group Operator
- Best Function & Event Space