Full list of winners revealed: NT hospitality industry celebrates annual awards night

More than 450 people involved in the Territory’s hospitality industry gathered for the prestigious Hospitality NT Awards on Tuesday night.

MORE than 450 people involved in the Territory’s hospitality industry gathered at Mindil Beach Casino Resort lawns for the prestigious Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence on Tuesday night.

Six individuals were recognised for outstanding achievements in the industry, many of whom have gone the extra yards to contribute positively to their respective business and the industry as a whole.

Hospitality NT chief executive Alex Bruce praised the individual section winners.

“All of the staff nominated and our eventual award winners do an amazing job for our industry, many going the extra mile to ensure Territorians and visitors to the NT get a high class experience,” he said.

The winners are:

Best Tourism Initiative: Voyagers Ayers Rock Resort

Outstanding Achievement in Training: Berry Springs Tavern

Service Excellence – Front of House: Dan Woodall – Berry Springs Tavern

Best Marketing/Sales/Events Employee: Maddie Saley – Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport

Apprentice Trainee of the Year: Tu Nguygen – Darwin Trailer Boat Club

Hospitality Industry Rising Star: Samantha Bennett – Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade

Sales Representative of the Year (Beverage): Pat Flanegan – Samuel Smith & Son

Sales Representative of the Year (Industry): Bjorn Magabo – H&L POS

Best Pub/Tavern Gaming Venue: Hibiscus Tavern

Best Club Gaming Venue: Cazalys Palmerston

Best TAB Licensed Venue: Lizards Bar & Restaurant

Best NT Keno Venue: The Cavenagh Hotel

Best Draught Beer Quality (Regional): Katherine Club

Best Draught Beer Quality (Metro): Noonamah Tavern

Best Public Bar Presentation & Service: Hotel Darwin

Best Club Bar Presentation & Service: 1690 Restaurant & Bar Alice Springs Turf Club

Best Backpacker Accommodation: Youth Shack Backpackers

Best Mid Range Accommodation: Litchfield Outback Resort

Best Superior Accommodation: Hilton Darwin

Outstanding Accommodation Hotel Community Service Achievement: Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade

Outstanding Pub/Tavern Community Service & Achievement: Noonamah Tavern

Outstanding Club Community Service & Achievement: Darwin Trailer Boat Club

Best Late Night Venue: Mayberry

Best Outdoor Area: Infinity Beats/Bar/Pool – Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Best Live Music Venue: Darwin Ski Club

Best Family Friendly Venue: Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Best Sporting Entertainment Venue: Landmark

Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel: Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport

Best Marketing Pub/Tavern: Landmark

Best Marketed Club: Gillen Club

Best Marketed Accommodation Hotel: Hilton Darwin

Best Retail Liquor Outlet: Casuarina All Sports Club

Best New Venue: Mayberry

Best Craft Brewery: One Mile Brewery

Best Craft Distillery: Willing Distillery

Best Wayside Inn: Daly Waters Pub

Best Overall Small Club: Darwin Trailer Boat Club

Best Overall Regional Pub/Tavern: Gapview Hotel

Best Overall Large Club: Casuarina All Sports Club

Best Overall Metropolitan Pub/Tavern: Hotel Darwin

Best Overall Accommodation Hotel: Hilton Darwin