EXPERIENCE AWARDS WRITTEN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OVERVIEW:

Entrants are advised to read the criteria and guidelines closely to ensure that all information is
supplied to the judges in the submission. Entrants must ensure that information is current and relates to the qualifying period 1 January 2024 – 2 May 2025.

TITLE PAGE:

  • Name of category entering
  • Hotel/property name
  • Name and position of person document is prepared by
  • Key contact details: mobile, email, phone and work address

FORMAT:

  • Font - Arial or Calibri
  • Font Size - 10-12
  • Font colour - black only
  • Headings - in bold
  • Table of contents with page numbers

THE SUBMISSION:

  • Answer all questions
  • Stick to 1,000 word limit
  • Include supporting documents within an appendix.
  • Use the category specific criteria as headings that you address throughout the written submission
  • Upload a minimum of three (3) photos in high resolution jpeg format relevant to each category

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Evidence of a strategic approach
  • Awareness of your marketplace
  • Industry knowledge
  • Measurable goals and outcomes
  • Passion and enthusiasm
  • Well written and presented submission

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR MARKS

  • Present your submission like a corporate document
  • List the question as the heading, then provide an answer
  • Use tables where applicable to present figures
  • Include an appendix to support what you have outlined in the submission
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Categories

PROPERTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The following categories are judged by written submission. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

PEOPLE AWARDS 

The following categories are judged firstly by written submission, and then by an interview. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category.

Interview guidelines

Applicants are awarded on their performance with the nominating property, over the qualifying period 1 January 2024 – 2 May 2025. The candidate must be available to appear for an interview via zoom between 2 June - 25 July 2025. Applicants require a minimum of 6 months employment with the nominating property.

EXPERIENCE AWARDS

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection some which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

Best Live Music Venue is judged 25% written submission, 25% interview & 50% site visit) . Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

FOOD AWARDS 

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection, which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

ACCOMMODATION AWARDS 

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection, which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

OVERALL HOTEL AWARDS  - nominations are not required 
  • People’s Choice - NEW
  • Hotel of the Year - Accommodation Division
  • Hotel of the Year - General Division