Executive of the Year – NEW
JUDGING (50% WRITTEN SUBMISSION + 50% INTERVIEW)
*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS
CRITERIA FOR ENTRY: Employed for no less than six (6) months prior to nomination in one of the following positions; CEO, Owner, General Manager, Executive Assistant Manager or Operations Manager.
This category will be judged by written submission of no more than 1,000 words plus attachments where necessary, and an interview. The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:
CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
- Outstanding achievements - work or community related
- How the employee displayed excellence in their role
- Evidence of individuals commitment in leadership and mentoring, commitment to the industry, communication, motivation and people skills
- Personal presentation and personality through the interview process will also be taken into account
- Accompanying documents such as guest comments, references, articles and/or certificates
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