PEOPLE AWARDS INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR MARKS:

  • Relax, relax, relax
  • Dress in business attire – (even though the interview will be on Zoom)
  • Prepare for the interview by reading through your application and know what your achievements and key strengths are, regardless of who wrote your submission
  • Greet the judges with a smile and introduce yourself – it will help you to relax
  • This is your opportunity to be recognised for your hard work – don’t be shy – tell the judges what you have achieved
  • Show passion and enthusiasm in your responses
  • Be yourself, be honest
  • Practice answering questions about yourself in preparation for your interview. 
  • Take a breath before answering the question or ask the judge to repeat the question to give you more time to think about your response
  • If you get stuck on a question just smile and take a moment, then answer again
  • Remember that this is not a formal job interview. The aim is to get to know you a little better and to find out why you are excelling in your role
     

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