Best Bush Pub

JUDGING (100% WRITTEN SUBMISSION)

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

OVERVIEW

This category recognises regionally remote and smaller stand-alone pubs which are located in isolated bush settings. Pubs will typically be independently operated and located away from major population centres. Hotels located in coastal towns, on offshore islands are also eligible to enter this category.

Size does not matter. Entrants need not have all the facilities of a larger pub (i.e., restaurant dining, accommodation, bottle shop and or gaming) to be a winner. This award is about doing the very best with what you have and promoting the hotel as the heart of your community, whilst at the same time operating a sustainable business.

ENTRY CRITERIA

Must be over 25km away from nearest township

Town must have a population of no more than 500 residents (town not shire)

The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:

CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

• Community involvement - what role does the hotel play in its community other than a great watering hole?
• Overall amenity - what facilities does this hotel offer i.e. (food, beverages, entertainment, accommodation and/or unique attractions)
• Overcoming adversity - how does the hotel overcome its commercial and geographical disadvantages when it comes to prices, staffing, infrastructure, promotional opportunities etc
• History - is the hotel operation important to the history of the region?
• Why your hotel should be considered the best bush pub in New South Wales?
• What makes this hotel unique/appealing and why should patrons visit the hotel?
• Food and beverage offerings at the hotel (copy of food menu and beverages available)
• Photo evidence of the following:
  • Hotel internally and externally
  • Main Bar area
  • Hotel engaged in local community events
  • Significant points of difference (memorabilia, location shots)