Winners of the 2022 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence have been revealed in front of a record 1,200-strong crowd at Crown Perth.
Hosted last at the Lion Gala Ball last night, the premier awards program for WA’s hospitality industry attracted historic levels of interest, reflecting the strength and quality of the state’s hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the awards provided an important opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary hospitality offering found across Perth and regional WA.
“This is the first time in three years we can celebrate WA’s hospitality venues and their dedicated staff, with the pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror,” Mr Woods said.
“We are now in an envious position where WA’s hospitality industry has not just survived the pandemic, it is a strong position and with a number of new, high-quality venues.”
“WA is now open to the world and presenting a world class offering to prospective visitors and locals alike.”
“In a sign of the industry’s strength, there are now over 105,000 people working in WA’s hospitality industry, nearly 10 per cent more than we had leading into the pandemic.”
“As a service sector, WA’s hospitality industry is heavily reliant on the dedication of the extraordinary staff that drive the success of venues across the state. Last night’s awards provided an opportunity to commend those who constantly pursue hospitality excellence.”
Last night’s award winners included The Beaufort (Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue), Treendale Farm Hotel (WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue), Wildflower (Superior Restaurant Award), Flight Club (Themed Venue Award) and Finlay’s Kalbarri (Tourism Initiative Award).
The complete list of winners can be found below.
GENERAL AWARDS
Community Service Award
National Hotel, Fremantle
Highly commended: Froth Craft Brewery, Exmouth
Training Initiative Award
Il Lido Italian Canteen, Cottesloe
Retail Bottleshop Award
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Aon Responsible Service of Alcohol Award
Crown Perth
Draught Beer Quality Award
Subiaco Hotel
The Lion Bar Presentation and Service Award
The Beaufort, Highgate
Small Bar Award
Caballitos, Perth
Cocktail Bar Award
Long Chim – State Buildings, Perth
Late Night Venue Award
Universal Bar Perth
Tourism Initiative Award
Finlay’s Kalbarri
Conference and Functions Award
Optus Stadium, Burswood
Outdoor Area Award
Gage Roads Brewery Co., Fremantle
Boutique Brewery Award
Bailey Brewing Co., Henley Brook
Redeveloped Venue Award
Commercial Bar + Kitchen, Midland
New Venue Award
The Beaufort, Highgate
Social Media Activity Award
Varsity Group Australia
DINING AWARDS
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition
The Last Local, Canning Vale
Contemporary Bar Menu Award
Sweetwater, East Fremantle
Casual Pub Dining Award – Metropolitan
Rose & Crown Hotel Guildford
Casual Pub Dining Award – Regional
Hybla Tavern, Middleton Beach
Family Dining Award
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Highly commended: Pasta in the Valley, Caversham
Restaurant Award (Joint winners)
Fleur – The Royal, Perth
Lotus – The Beaufort, Highgate
Superior Restaurant Award
Wildflower – State Buildings, Perth
Wine List Award
Il Lido Italian Canteen, Cottesloe
ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue Award
The Brook Bar & Bistro, Ellenbrook
Sporting Entertainment Venue Award
Last Slice Sports Bar, Bunbury
Live Entertainment Venue Award
The Boat – Marina Mindarie
Highly commended: Whalebone Brewing Company, Exmouth
Themed Venue Award
Flight Club – Capitol Corp, East Perth
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Tom Warner, Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room
Cookery Services Employee Award
Dylan Jewels-Angwin, Bull Creek Tavern
Head Chef Award
Shane Middleton, Fleur – The Royal Perth
Highly commended: Charles Vargas, Toma – Pirate Life Perth
Food and Beverage Services Employee Award
Jake Mitchell-Sullivan, COMO The Treasury – State Buildings
Front Office and Administration Employee Award
Trish Lowth, Herdsman Lake Tavern
Highly commended: Marina Jones, Odyssea Beach Cafe
PubTAB Operator Award
Tamara Baughan, Byford Tavern
Cocktail Bartender Award
Katharine Scibiorski, Long Chim – State Buildings
Excellence in Service Award
Jenny Purdy, The Old Synagogue
Venue Manager Award (Joint winners)
Troy Landers, Balmoral Hotel
Sarah Bingham, Settlers Tavern
Bar Team Award
Long Chim – State Buildings
OVERALL AWARDS
Group Venue Operator Award
ALH Group
WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue
Treendale Farm Hotel, Australind
Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue
The Beaufort, Highgate
