Heart of the Community - NEW
JUDGING (100% WRITTEN SUBMISSION)
*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS
OVERVIEW
This category can be entered by a venue, a group of venues, or team that can prove a long and strong commitment to the local community.
WRITTEN SUBMISSION CRITERIA
- Evidence of the following:
- Entities active participation and support of community groups and activities
- Promotion of the industry to local community and groups
- The extent to which all involved embraced community involvement
- Financial assistance to the community
- Participation in community life
- PR profile in the local community achieved through community work
- Appreciation from the community i.e. (letters or certificates)
- Demonstration of how the community service fits with overall corporate objectives
- Communication to the public i.e. (social media, media, political, awareness, campaigns, events etc)
- Demonstrates the profile that was achieved through community work i.e. (correspondence to local newspapers, Members of Parliament, local councils etc)
- Funds collected for the community i.e. (amount raised)
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