Events
Celebrating outstanding industry achievements
AHA ACT proudly celebrates the success and achievements of the hospitality and accommodation industry through a series of events and networking functions. The annual AHA ACT Awards for Excellence are recognised as the industry’s most prestigious awards, celebrating outstanding achievement across a diverse range of categories. AHA ACT also hosts a range of member and networking events throughout the year, supporting connection and engagement across the industry.
Awards for Excellence
The annual AHA ACT Awards for Excellence are recognised as the most prestigious awards in the licensed hospitality and accommodation industry, honouring the achievement of excellence across a wide range of categories.
The awards highlight excellence in hospitality venues and their staff who have performed exceptionally well throughout the past year. Nominations are from local pubs, accommodation providers, restaurants, bars, cafes, and nightclubs.
Visit ahaawardsact.com.au and experience the rewards! The high standard of our winners is acknowledged nationwide, with numerous winners from the ACT going on to win national awards in their categories.
Click here to view some of our previous winners.
Please click here to view the photos from our 2025 Awards for Excellence.
Hall of Fame
General Division |
Accommodation Division |
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| 2025 | Michael Capezio | Kathryn Carling |
| 2024 | Gerry Sanfrancesco | Dion Bisa |
| 2023 | Peter Barclay | Todd Handy |
| 2022 | Jane Collins | Justin Higgins |
| 2021 | Richard Watkins | Shannon Craig |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2019 | Lala Hospitality Group | Pat Lonergan |
| 2018 | Brian Smith | Paul Tomas |
| 2017 | Ryan Sabet | Patina Farnham |
| 2016 | Brian Smith | Tarn Morrow |
| 2015 | David Quinn | Todd Handy |
| 2014 | Robert Ingram | Murray Emerton |
| 2013 | Mike Kadinski | Matthew Shelton |
| 2012 | Sasha Trpovski | Doma Hotels |
| 2011 | Nicole Miladinovic | Mark Sproat |
