And the AHA winners are...

The ACT Australian Hotels Association have sent in their media kit from last night’s awards ceremony for 2011.

And the winners are…

John Press Award: (Outstanding contribution to the industry and/or community by a publican or bar owner)
Nicole Miladinovic – Mooseheads Bar & Nighclub

Member of the Year: (Outstanding service to the industry, community and the Association by an individual)
Mark Sproat – The Brassey of Canberra

President’s Award: (Outstanding contribution to the tourism and hospitality industry in the ACT)
Steven Fanner – Former General Manager AHA ACT Branch

Best Café Restaurant:
Taze’ Mediterranean Cuisine

Best Family Restaurant:
Belluci’s Woden

Best Restaurant:
Winner: Italian & Sons
Highly Commended: Pistachio Dining at Torrens

Best Pub Bistro:
Ha Ha Bar

Best Wine List:
Flint Dining Room & Bar

Best Bar Presentation & Service:
Kennedy Room

Best Cocktail Bar:
Knightsbridge Penthouse

Best Local:
Edgar’s Inn

Best New/Re-developed Venue: (General Division)
The George Harcourt Inn

Best Outdoor Entertainment Area:
Hotel Realm

Best Late Night Entertainment Venue:
Meche Nightclub

Best Live Entertainment Venue:
King O’Malley’s

Best Sporting Entertainment Area:
Olims Hotel Canberra

Best Deluxe Accommodation:
Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Best Superior Accommodation:
Diamant Hotel Canberra

Best Mid-Range Accommodation:
Winner : Hotel Heritage
Highly Commended: Country Comfort Greenway

Best Suite/Apartment Hotel:
Quality Suites Clifton on Northbourne

Best Hotel Bar:
Hotel Realm

Best Hotel Restaurant:
Locanda Italian Steakhouse- Rydges Lakeside Canberra

Best Marketed Hotel:
Diamant Hotel Canberra

Best Meetings & Events Hotel:
Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Best New/Re-developed Venue: (Accommodation Division)
The Brassey of Canberra

Best Environmental Practice:
Crowne Plaza Canberra

Best Front of House Employee:
John Sanova – Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Best Restaurant Service Employee:
Tyron Zappia – The Artisan Restaurant

Best Restaurant Cookery Employee:
Aaron Cook – The George Harcourt Inn

Best Apprentice Chef:
Hayden Kremmer – Hotel Realm

Congratulations to all.