Best Function and Event Space
* 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
This category is open to all venues across Victoria where they provide function and event facilities for their guests. Emphasis on customer service is central to this award.
This category is subject to an anonymous property visit. Where judges will request a site visit with a staff member, posing as if they would like to book an event at your venue.
Please find judging criteria here.
Documents required for submission at nomination:
- A PDF version of your Function and Events pack;
- Optional: Supporting documents and images.
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
- Best Refurbished Venue Space
- Best Redeveloped Hotel