Best Environmental/Sustainability Practices
JUDGING – 100% WRITTEN SUBMISSION
*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS
OVERVIEW
This category will be judged completely on a written submission of no more than 1,500 words, plus an accompanying appendix with documents and pictures where relevant. Should demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmentally sustainable operations and detail the specific implementations made throughout the qualifying period.
The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:
CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Policies in place at your venue that support environmental best practice
The use of energy saving devices or practices with regard to water, energy and waste
The quality of your in-house recycling programs
The existence of environment committees or working groups within the venue to address environmental issues
Understanding and education on the importance of environmental sustainability
Any other initiatives that demonstrate environmental sustainability
Any other initiatives or innovations that demonstrate sustainable operations
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.
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