Will Hodgman,Premier
Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Congratulations to all winners of the 2019 THA and Drysdale Awards for Excellence.
The Awards, presented last night, celebrate our important hospitality industry and the important role the Tasmanian Hospitality Association plays in partnering with my Government to support venues and staff to deliver a great experience for our visitors and locals.
Our hospitality sector is an essential part of Tasmania's booming visitor economy, and these awards highlight the depth of quality and passion of the people working in it right across our state.
We wish the winners well in representing Tasmania at the National Awards on the Gold Coast in September.
Award categories and winners:
Premier's Award for Contribution to the Community: Hamlet Café
Bertie Tucceri Award: Angelo Fraraccio
Life Membership: Don McQuestin
Great Customer Experience Award: Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm
Apprentice of the Year: Outhay Souliyosack
Outstanding Achievement in Training and Workforce Development: Vantage Group
Best Marketed Establishment: Hadley's Orient Hotel
Outstanding Community Service and Achievement: Tall Timbers Tasmania
Veolia Best Environmental and Recycling Practice: ibis Styles Hotel
Best Outdoor/Non-enclosed Facility: Shoreline Hotel
Best Bottle Shop: Black Buffalo
Best RSL, Sporting or Community Club: The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Best Sports Bar: The Beltana Hotel
Best Meeting and Events Venue: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Best Bar Presentation and Service: Hazards Bar & Lounge - Freycinet Lodge
Draught Beer Quality Award: Beach Hotel Burnie
Best Music Venue: Watergarden Bar - Country Club Tasmania
Best Gaming Venue: River Arms Hotel
Best Wagering Initiative: Shoreline Hotel
Best Guided Tour Experience: Oyster Bay Tours - Freycinet Marine Farm
Best New Tourism Initiative: Freycinet Lodge
Best Specialty Bar: Evolve Spirit Bar
Best Café: Harbour Lights Café
Best Breakfast Venue: Islington Hotel
Best Steak Restaurant: Black Cow Bistro
Best Seafood Restaurant: Mures Upper Deck
Best Italian Restaurant: Novaro's Restaurant
Best Asian Restaurant: Asian Gourmet on the Pier
Best Indian Restaurant: Annapurna Salamanca
Best Specialty Restaurant: Furneaux Restaurant
Best Bistro Dining: Shoreline Hotel
Best Restaurant in a Hotel or Accommodation Venue: The Point - Wrest Point Hotel
Best Stand Alone Restaurant: Driftwood Restaruant
Best Fine Dining: The Point - Wrest Point Hotel
Best Accessible Accommodation: MACq01 Hotel
Best Pub-Style Accommodation: Lighthouse Hotel
Best Mid-Range Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel
