CATEGORIES
EXPERIENCE AWARDS
1. Best Family Friendly
2. Best Live Music Venue
3. Heart of the Community
4. Best Environmental/Sustainability Practices
5. Disability Inclusion and Access Award
6. Best Regional Local
7. Best Metropolitan Local
8. Best Bush Pub
9. Best Outdoor Experience (including rooftop bars)
10. Best Late Night Venue
11. Best Sporting Entertainment Venue
12. Best Wagering Venue
13. Best Retail Liquor Outlet
14. Best Draught Beer Quality
15. Best Wine List
16. Best Cocktail List
17. Best Regional Gaming Venue
18. Best Metropolitan Gaming Venue
19. Best Marketing Activity
20. Best Unique Bar Experience
(Including small, cocktail, lounge or themed bars)
PROPERTY AWARDS
21. Best Innovative Refurbishment
22. Best Regional Redevelopment
23. Best Metropolitan Redevelopment
24. Best Traditional Pub Accommodation (under $150)
25. Best Deluxe Pub Accommodation ($150 and over)
FOOD AWARDS
26. Best Steak
27. Best Parmi
28. Best Steak Sandwich
29. Best Burger
30. Best Sunday Roast
31. Best Cheap Eat Meal (under $20)
32. Best Regional Casual Dining
(Northern / Southern / Western)
33. Best Metropolitan Casual Dining
(CBD & Eastern / Northern / Southern / Western)
34. Best Restaurant
PEOPLE AWARDS
35. Industry Rising Star
36. Employee Excellence in Service
37. Regional Chef of the Year
38. Metropolitan Chef of the Year
OVERALL HOTEL AWARDS - nominations are not required
39. Individual Hotel Operator of the Year
Note: All individual hotel finalists in the 2024 Awards are eligible to win this award
40. Group Hotel Operator of the Year
Note: All group hotel finalists in the 2024 Awards are eligible to win this award
41. Regional Hotel of the Year
Note: All finalists in the 2024 Awards are eligible to win this award
42. Metropolitan Hotel of the Year
Note: All finalists in the 2024 Awards are eligible to win this award
43. People's Choice Award
Note: Every AHA NSW member venue is eligible to win this award