All Abilities Hotel – General
*This category will be judged via an anonymous reviewer.
This category is open to all venues that demonstrate accessible dining and social practice in their pubs and hotels that lead to inclusive experiences for people of all abilities, including wheelchair users, blind or low vision, deaf or loss of hearing and mental health.
The judging criteria focus on the hospitality experience itself and best attempts for inclusivity rather than the provision of additional measures, installations or bricks and mortar (ramps etc) being required.
Judging will assess the following:
- Is accessible parking available at the pub or restaurant?
- Are there impeding items in the entryways or lobby area?
- Is the entrance to the venue wheelchair accessible?
- Is the accessibility of the pub or restaurant easy to navigate?
- Is the height of the bar accessible or are bar staff available to assist?
- Is marketing collateral available through accessible mediums?
- Are staff trained to assist people with their access requirements?
- Is there an accessible bathroom?
Award Categories:
The entry fee required to nominate into the AHA National Awards for Excellence is $330 per category.
Please be aware that payment for your nomination is due within 14 days of receiving the invoice.
AHA National Award categories include:
General Division
- Best Bar Presentation & Service - Metropolitan
- Best Bar Presentation & Service - Regional
- Best Entertainment Venue
- Best Restaurant - Metropolitan
- Best Restaurant - Regional
- Best Outdoor/Non-Enclosed Facility
- Best Bistro - Metropolitan
- Best Bistro - Regional
- Best Family Dining
- Best Traditional Pub Accommodation
- Best Deluxe Pub Accommodation
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet
- Best Sporting Entertainment Venue
- Best Redeveloped Hotel - General Division
- Best Gaming Venue - Metropolitan
- Best Gaming Venue - Regional
- Best TAB Licensed Venue
- Best Marketed Hotel - General Division
- Draught Beer Quality Award
- All Abilities Hotel – General Division
Individual Awards
Accommodation Division
- All Abilities Hotel – Accommodation
- Best Restaurant - Accommodation Division (Deluxe)
- Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division (Mid-Range – Superior)
- Best Marketed Hotel - Accommodation Division
- Best Mid-Range Accommodation
- Best Redeveloped Hotel - Accommodation Division
- Best Suite/Apartment Hotel
- Best Superior Accommodation
- Best Lifestyle/Resort Style Accommodation
- Best Deluxe Accommodation
- Best Luxury Accommodation
- Best Hotel Bar - Accommodation Division
Performance Awards
- Excellence in Innovation, Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Practice
- Best Tourism Initiative
- Outstanding Community Service and Achievement
- Best Meeting and Events Venue
- Outstanding Achievement in Training
- Best Hotel Group Operator