The finalists for the 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence can be revealed, following a record number of nominations being received from WA’s bars, pubs, hotels, taverns and restaurants.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the awards had generated intense interest from across the state, with over 800 nominations being submitted across 40 award categories.
“Despite hospitality operators continuing to grapple with the challenges posed by COVID-19, we have seen exceptionally high-quality nominations, reflecting the strength and resilience of the sector,” Mr Woods said.
“Over the past year venues have continued to navigate lockdowns and associated restrictions, yet they have maintained a focus on hospitality excellence.”
“Despite facing enormous challenges, venues have continued to excel, delivering extraordinary service, food and beverage offerings – the Awards for Excellence are an important way of acknowledging this effort.”
The 2021 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be presented at Crown Perth on Monday 8 November at the Little Creatures Gala Ball, with 1,300 guests expected to attend.
The complete list of finalists can be found below.
FINALISTS
2021 AHA-AON HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
Finalists
Chakra Restaurant, Inglewood
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Onslow Beach Resort
Bobby’s BBQ Truck – Pan Pacific Perth
Parkerville Tavern
Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
The Beach House, Eden Beach
The Marina Mindarie
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
White Salt, Sorrento
Training Initiative Award
Finalists
Beerfarm, Metricup
Capitol Corp
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Onslow Beach Resort
Pan Pacific Perth
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Varsity Group
Retail Bottleshop Award
Finalists
Eaton Tavern
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
Byford Tavern
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Aon Risk Solutions Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Convenients, Northbridge
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Subiaco Hotel
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Draught Beer Quality Award
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
funk cider, Caversham
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Long Neck Brewery, East Perth
The Galway Hooker, Scarborough
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
The Lion Beer Australia Bar Presentation and Service Award
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
The Queens Tavern, Highgate
The Amberton, Eglinton
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind.
Small Bar Award
Finalists
Beerpourium, Fremantle
Caballitos, Perth
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Neon Palms, Northbridge
Republic of Fremantle
The Claisebrook Bar, East Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge
Varnish On King, Perth
Vincent Wine, Perth
Yonder Bar, Margaret River
Your Local, Subiaco
Cocktail Bar Award
Finalists
La Vie – Crown Perth
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Hadiqa, Perth
Republic of Fremantle
Long Chim – State Buildings, Perth
The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah
Song Bird – The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge
Late Night Venue Award
Finalists
Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Market Grounds, Perth
Niche Bar, Leederville
Pooles Temple – State Buildings, Perth
Tiki As FK, Northbridge
Universal Bar, Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
Finalists
Blanche Bar, Karratha
The Breakwater, Hillarys
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Onslow Beach Resort
The Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Conference and Functions Award
Finalists
Aloft Perth
ANZAC Club, Perth
Pan Pacific Perth
State Buildings, Perth
The Pavilion – The Marina Mindarie
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Outdoor Area Award
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Black Swan Winery, Henley Brook
Finlay’s Kalbarri
funk cider, Caversham
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
Cabana Pool Bar – The Marina Mindarie
The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites, Scarborough
The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
The Raft Perth
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle
Boutique Brewery Award
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Beerfarm, Metricup
Black Brewing Co., Wilyabrup
Blasta Brewing Company, Burswood
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
Long Neck Brewery, East Perth
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Indian Ocean Brewing Company – The Marina Mindarie
Redeveloped Venue Award
Finalists
Blanche Bar, Karratha
The Breakwater, Hillarys
Clarences Company Store, Mount Lawley
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Neon Palms, Northbridge
Niche Bar, Leederville
Ten Acre Block – Pan Pacific Perth
Petition Wine Bar Merchant – State Buildings, Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Como Hotel
The Hampden Hotel, Nedlands
Your Local, Subiaco
New Venue Award
Finalists
Veteran Central – ANZAC Club, Perth
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Convenients, Northbridge
El Peruvian Food Co., Subiaco
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Har Bar Dunsborough
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Seven Sins Perth Hills, Roleystone
The B bar, Baldivis
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Vincent Wine, Perth
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle
Social Media Activity Award
Finalists
Aloft Perth
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Beerfarm, Metricup
The Breakwater, Hillarys
funk cider, Caversham
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
Parkerville Tavern
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Sneakers & Jeans
State Buildings, Perth
The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth
The Marina Mindarie
The Peach Pit, Scarborough
Varsity Group
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award
Finalists
C.Y.O’Connor Village Beer Garden, Piara Waters
The Bayview Bar, Bunbury
Contemporary Bar Menu Award
Finalists
Fat Boyz Small Bar, West Perth
Convenients, Northbridge
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
funk 2.0 by funk cider, Henley Brook
Subiaco Hotel
The Beach House, Eden Beach
The Standard Perth
Casual Pub Dining Award – Metropolitan
Finalists
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Hyde Park Hotel, West Perth
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Amberton, Eglinton
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success
The Hampden Hotel, Nedlands
The Karalee on Preston, Como
Indian Ocean Brewing Company – The Marina Mindarie
The Peach Pit, Scarborough
The Royal Hotel, Perth
The Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Casual Pub Dining Award – Regional
Finalists
Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Crossing Inn, Fitzroy Crossing
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Hybla Tavern, Middleton Beach
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham
Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah
The Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie
The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Family Dining Award
Finalists
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Finlay’s Kalbarri
funk cider, Caversham
North West Brewing Company, Karratha
Rustlers Steakhouse & Grill, Albany
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
TGI Fridays, Whitfords
The Amberton, Eglinton
The Ashby Bar & Bistro
The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah
The Boat – The Marina Mindarie
The Last Local, Canning Vale
The Rose Hotel, Bunbury
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Zuccaro Trattoria, North Perth
Restaurant Award
Finalists
Canteen Pizza, Cottesloe
Chakra Restaurant, Inglewood
Bistro Guillaume – Crown Perth
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Hadiqa, Perth
Nicolas Ristorante, Bunbury
The Beach Club – Onslow Beach Resort
UMA – Pan Pacific Perth
The Meat & Wine Co., Perth
Long Chim – State Buildings, Perth
Tonic & Ginger – The Old Synagogue, Fremantle
Hearth – The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Fleur – The Royal Hotel, Perth
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle
Wine List Award
Finalists
Alex Hotel, Perth
Canteen Pizza, Cottesloe
Il Lido Italian Canteen, Cottesloe
Island Market Trigg
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth
UMA – Pan Pacific Perth
Wine Merchant – State Buildings, Perth
Fleur – The Royal Hotel, Perth
The Shorehouse, Swanbourne
Emily Taylor – Warders Hotel, Fremantle
Your Local, Subiaco
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
Finalists
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Craigie Tavern
Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Finalists
Boab Tavern, High Wycombe
Craigie Tavern
Grand Central Tavern, Karratha
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Varsity, Morley
Live Entertainment Venue Award
Finalists
Brighton Hotel, Mandurah
Carine Glades Tavern
Comedy Lounge, Perth
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
Har Bar Dunsborough
The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah
Universal Bar, Perth
Themed Venue Award
Finalists
Comedy Lounge, Perth
Last Drop Elizabethan, Bedfordale
The Galway Hooker, Scarborough
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Gimlet – Warders Hotel, Fremantle
Convenients, Northbridge
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Finalists
Bianca Rudolph-O’Hara – Albion Hotel
Drew Armstrong – Belgian Beer Café
Alana Sutherland – C.Y. O’Connor Village Beer Garden
Ish Gagneja – Chakra Restaurant
Heather Davies – Craigie Tavern
Jasmine Moffat – The Waiting Room – Crown Towers Perth
James Fairbrother – DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge
Leonardo Crescenzi – No Mafia
Sami Green – Ten Acre Block – Pan Pacific Perth
Atiquar Rahaman Abir – Shelter Brewing Co.
Izak Ward – Seven Sins Perth Hills
Maverick Cuthbert – South of Perth Yacht Club
Lisa Lemon – The Gate Bar & Bistro
Emma Parker – The Shorehouse
Cookery Services Employee Award
Finalists
Stewart Wann – Bailey Brewing Co.
Zac Blair – Fiorita Deli
Ashven Moonien – My Place Bar & Restaurant
Courtney Short – Pan Pacific Perth
Ferdinando Fucci – Settlers Tavern
Emma Ipock – Seven Sins Perth Hills
John Daniel Olan – The Rose Hotel
Head Chef Award
Finalists
Adrien Morello – Black Swan Winery
Gui Escaleira – The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites
Nicholas Woolard – Fiorita Deli
Cole Hall – funk 2.0 by funk cider
Jett Alexander – Hadiqa
Xerxes Bodhanwala – Pan Pacific Perth
Julian Bergerhoff – Shelter Brewing Co.
Sebastian Sindermann – Seven Sins Perth Hills
Yuan Yuan – Long Chim – State Buildings
Joel Da-Costa Evelyn – The Ashby Bar & Bistro
Leigh Power – The Old Synagogue
James Craig – The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant
Wendy Miedzinski – The Queens Tavern
Shane Middleton – The Royal Hotel
Kyungho Jung – Treendale Farm Hotel
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award
Finalists
Logan Hayward – Black Swan Winery
Caitlyn Pittaway – Brighton Hotel
Vinay Sethi – Epicurean – Crown Perth
Isabella Robertson – DoubleTree by Hilton Perth, Northbridge
Kate Neil – Fiorita Deli
Camilla Ure – Pan Pacific Perth
Emelie Andersson – Petition – State Buildings
David Muller – Subiaco Hotel
Courtney Gordon – The Exchange Hotel
Paphaphat Tepnimit – Byford Tavern
Ieesha Parker – Universal Bar
Jack Leech – White Salt
Front Office and Administration Employee Award
Finalists
Simone Meyer – Bailey Brewing Co.
Shaye Italiano – Capitol Corp
Rina Roy Seechurn – Country Comfort Perth
Michelle Rosenberg – My Place Bar & Restaurant
Lauren Scrimshaw – Onslow Beach Resort
Sarah Bingham – Settlers Tavern
Belinda Basten – The Exchange Hotel
Kerry Partridge – The Rose Hotel
Ashleigh Skinner – Universal Bar
PubTAB Operator Award
Finalists
Tracey Tylor – Beeches Tavern
Enna Nelio – The Brook Bar & Bistro
Cocktail Bartender Award
Finalists
Fabio Merafina – The Lookout Bar Bowling Bites
Namita Narang – Chakra Restaurant
Bjorn – Tiki As FK
Peter Spence – Universal Bar
Excellence in Service Award
Finalists
Martyn Le Cerf-Smart – C.Y. O’Connor Village Beer Garden
Kavita – Chakra Restaurant
Wayne Hammond – Fiorita Deli
Amanda Burke-Morey – funk 2.0 by funk cider
Lonnye De Antony – No Mafia
Jeremy Burt – Pan Pacific Perth
Jarryd Mountford – Seven Sins Perth Hills
Emma Farrelly – State Buildings
Anneka Swan – Subiaco Hotel
Deborah West – The Rose Hotel
Rodrigo Simoes – The Shorehouse
Alka Tiessink – Byford Tavern
Sean Howarth – Universal Bar
Benjamin Johnson – Varnish on King
Venue Manager Award
Finalists
Jennifer Wall – ANZAC Club
Jade Alexander Hopkinson – Bailey Brewing Co.
Rebecca Smith – Fat Boyz Small Bar
Amie Forshaw – Hadiqa
Troy Landers – Hyde Park Hotel
Sally Lovell – Il Lido Italian Canteen
Ian Baverstock – Shelter Brewing Co.
Robbie McGowan – State Buildings
Melanie Jacobs – The Ashby Bar & Bistro
Mitch Panting – Lakers Tavern
Joshua Drakeford – The Como Hotel
Shane Tyler – The Exchange Hotel
Ryan Connolly – The Rose Hotel
Robert Cinanni – Byford Tavern
Addy Ribeiro – Treendale Farm Hotel
Bar Team Award
Finalists
Caballitos, Perth
Craigie Tavern
Fiorita Deli, Karratha
Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
State Buildings, Perth
Subiaco Hotel
The Bridge Garden Bar, Mandurah
The Marina Mindarie
The Peninsula Bar & Restaurant, Mandurah
Universal Bar, Perth
Varnish On King, Perth
OVERALL AWARDS
Group Venue Operator Award
Finalists
ARK Group
Capitol Corp
Kailis Hospitality Group
LocalsCo
Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group
Sneakers & Jeans
Tillbrook Nominees
Varsity Group
