{"id":21812,"date":"2011-09-03T11:37:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-03T11:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011-hm-awards-winners-announced-in-front-of-record-audience-3\/"},"modified":"2011-09-03T11:37:00","modified_gmt":"2011-09-03T11:37:00","slug":"2011-hm-awards-winners-announced-in-front-of-record-audience-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/09\/2011-hm-awards-winners-announced-in-front-of-record-audience-3\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 HM Awards winners announced in front of record audience"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards<\/a> for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy, have been announced. <\/p>\n

Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall last night (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for the 9th time, recognised the accommodation industry\u2019s finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. <\/p>\n

Major winners on the night were Pan Pacific\u2019s CEO and President, A Patrick Imbardelli (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), IHG\u2019s COO for Australasia \u2013 Bruce McKenzie (Australian Hotelier of the Year), Accor New Zealand\u2019s Paul Richardson (New Zealand Hotelier of the Year), Accor Hotels (Accommodation Chain), Hilton (Hotel Brand), InterContinental Sydney (Hotel of the Year) and Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Environmental Program). <\/p>\n

Hamilton Island\u2019s qualia picked up three key awards (Australian Lodge, Resort and Spa), while Hilton Sydney also claimed a trifecta (Hotel Bar \u2013 Zeta, Engineer \u2013 Craig Cavers and General Manager \u2013 Paul Hutton). <\/p>\n

Over NZD$80,000 was also raised on the night for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust in the greatest charity display the accommodation industry has seen for years. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe accommodation industry\u2019s generosity and desire to help the people of Christchurch was absolutely remarkable,\u201d said HM magazine managing editor James Wilkinson. \u201cI am incredibly proud of the way the accommodation industry dug deep to help our friends and family across the Tasman in what are still such challenging times.\u201d <\/p>\n

The 2011 HM Awards were hosted by HM magazine, presented by Sealy, and co-hosted by AHS Hospitality, Intrust Super, ISIS and Philips. <\/p>\n

\u201cOnce more we were proud to recognise the industry\u2019s finest, particularly the staff that have been doing such an amazing job over the last 12 months,\u201d Wilkinson said. \u201cSure a hotel can be rewarded for its aesthetics, style, design and comfort, but it is the people who work in hotels that gives the accommodation industry in Australasia its soul. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, our people categories generated the most interest and in the case of Rising Star, held for the first time in 2011, the most nominations out of the 48 categories. <\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the team at HM magazine and all of our fantastic sponsors this year, congratulations to all of the winners, highly commended recipients and finalists in 2011,\u201d Wilkinson said. <\/p>\n

Four Hoteliers were also inducted into the HM Awards Hall of Fame. Former Mirvac CEO Andrew Turner was joined by Fritz Gubler, Max Player and Gavin Faull, with the trio recognised for their services to education, having been responsible for starting the Blue Mountains Hotel School outside Sydney and the Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Zealand. <\/p>\n

The 2011 HM Awards saw not just a record crowd, but also a record number of entries with 1600 this year. <\/p>\n

2011 HM AWARDS \u2013 WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED RECIPIENTS <\/p>\n

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AWARDS <\/p>\n

1. Serviced Apartment Property
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Fraser Suites, Sydney
Highly Commended: Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury <\/p>\n

2. Budget Accommodation
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Econolodge Sydney South
Highly Commended: Aarons Hotel, Sydney <\/p>\n

3. Economy Hotel
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Travelodge Docklands
Highly Commended: Pensione Hotel Melbourne <\/p>\n

4. Midscale Hotel
Presented by: Vintech Systems
Winner: Vibe Hotel Rushcutters
Highly Commended: Holiday Inn Burswood <\/p>\n

5. Upscale Hotel
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Q Station Retreat
Highly Commended: The Sebel Pier One <\/p>\n

6. Upper-upscale Hotel
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Crown Metropol <\/p>\n

7. Luxury Hotel
Presented by: HotelHome Australia
Winner: Crown Towers, Melbourne
Highly Commended: The Observatory Hotel, Sydney <\/p>\n

8. Australian Lodge
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: qualia
Highly Commended: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa <\/p>\n

9. Business Hotel
Presented by: FOXTEL
Winner: InterContinental Sydney
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney <\/p>\n

10. Resort
Presented by: DALLEN
Winner: qualia
Highly Commended: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa <\/p>\n

11. Hotel Interior Design
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: The Olsen
Highly Commended: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane <\/p>\n

12. Boutique Hotel
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane
Highly Commended: Henry Jones Art Hotel <\/p>\n

13. New Hotel
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Peppers Broadbeach
Highly Commended: Wildman Wilderness Lodge <\/p>\n

14. MICE property
Presented by: SPICE magazine and spicenews.com.au
<\/a>Winner: The Langham Melbourne
Highly Commended: Q Station Retreat <\/p>\n

15. Regional Property
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Kim\u2019s Beach Hideaway <\/p>\n

16. Day Spa
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: Spa qualia, qualia
Highly Commended: Isika Day Spa and Urban Retreat, Crown Metropol <\/p>\n

17. Hotel Bar
Presented by: Southtrade International
Winner: Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney <\/p>\n

18. Hotel Restaurant
Presented by: San Pellegrino
Winner: Est, Establishment
Highly Commended: Lake House Restraurant, Lake House Daylesford <\/p>\n

19. Tech-Hotel
Presented by: DOCOMO interTouch
Winner: Crown Metropol
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney <\/p>\n

NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS <\/p>\n

20. New Zealand Hotel
Presented by: PHILIPS
Winner: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Highly Commended: Hilton Queenstown <\/p>\n

21. New Zealand Regional Property
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Hilton Lake Taupo
Highly Commended: Millbrook Resort, Queenstown <\/p>\n

22. New Zealand Lodge
Presented by: Robert Oatley Vineyards
Winner: Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Highly Commended: Huka Lodge, Taupo <\/p>\n

23. Fijian Property
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Highly Commended: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa <\/p>\n

24. South Pacific Property
Presented by: Ernst&Young
Winner: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Highly Commended: Sofitel Moorea, French Polynesia <\/p>\n

GENERAL AWARDS (ALL COUNTRIES) <\/p>\n

25. Marketing Campaign
Presented by: Time Out Sydney and Time Out Melbourne
Winner: Vibe Hotels, Toga Hospitality
Highly Commended: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf <\/p>\n

26. Service to the Community
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Mercure Sydney
Highly Commended: Hilton Cairns <\/p>\n

PEOPLE AWARDS <\/p>\n

27. Concierge
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Steve Ciric, The Westin Melbourne
Highly Commended: Ronald Maskell, Crown Towers Melbourne
Highly Commended: Alex Williams, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney <\/p>\n

28. Hotel Chef
Presented by: FRANKE
Winner: Brendon Coffey, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Anthony Ross, The Langham Melbourne
Highly Commended: Andrew McCrea, The Sebel Suites Brisbane <\/p>\n

29. Food and Beverage Associate
Presented by: Coca-Cola Amatil
Winner: Cherie Stubbs-Timbery, Swiss-Grand Resort and Spa, Bondi Beach
Highly Commended: Chris Hough, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
Highly Commended: Chris Smith, Assistant F&B Services Manager, The Sebel Parramatta <\/p>\n

30. Human Resources Associate
Presented by: TMS Asia-Pacific
Winner: Nicole Salonga, Four Seasons Sydney
Highly Commended: Amanda Lutvey, Emporium Hotel Brisbane
Highly Commended: Bronwyn Knutson, Mantra Group, New Zealand <\/p>\n

31. Sales and Marketing Associate
Presented by: Vacations & Travel magazine
Winner: Blair Weir, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Highly Commended: Ivy Zhang, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
Highly Commended: Evelyn Page, Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth <\/p>\n

32. Communications Associate
Presented by: Travmedia.com
Winner: Linda Sweeney, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts
Highly Commended: Rebecca Freestun, Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Highly Commended: Tara Bishop, Crown Hotels Melbourne <\/p>\n

33. Front Office Associate
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Calisha Allsworth, 8Hotels
Highly Commended: Simon Wanstall, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Highly Commended: Joseph Kuchappan, Quest Suva, Fiji <\/p>\n

34. Procurement Associate
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Michael Thomas, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Highly Commended: Nicholas Grandioso, Accor Hotels, Australia
Highly Commended: Lori Finglas, Mantra Group <\/p>\n

35. Housekeeper
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Chona Ogilvie, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Highly Commended: Elizabeth York, Chifley Hotel Penrith Panthers
Highly Commended: Karina Gordon, Diamant Hotel Canberra <\/p>\n

36. Hotel Engineer
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Craig Cavers, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Sean Smith, The York by Swiss Belhotel, Sydney
Highly Commended: Dieter Spielkamp, Novotel Twin Waters Resort <\/p>\n

37. Rising Star
Presented by: TMS Asia-Pacific
Winner: Danielle De Veaux, Establishment Hotel
Highly Commended: Rebecca Patterson, Swiss Grand Resort and Spa, Bondi Beach
Highly Commended: Cory Clark-Goodison, The Sebel Resort and Spa Hawkesbury Valley <\/p>\n

MAJOR AWARDS <\/p>\n

38. South Pacific General Manager
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Julian Moore, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Highly Commended: Adam Laker, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Wayne Milgate, Vomo Island, Fiji <\/p>\n

39. New Zealand General Manager
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Bruce Garrett, The George, Christchurch
Highly Commended: Wouter de Graaf, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Highly Commended: Callum Mallett, SkyCity Hotels, Auckland <\/p>\n

40. Australian General Manager
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Paul Hutton, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Peter Tudehope, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Highly Commended: Michael Sheridan, The Sebel Pier One Sydney <\/p>\n

41. Environmental ProgramPresented by: ISIS
Winner: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney <\/p>\n

42. Supplier
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
<\/a>Winner: MICROS-Fidelio
Highly Commended: Sealy <\/p>\n

43. Hotel Brand
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Hilton
Highly Commended: Sofitel <\/p>\n

44. Accommodation Chain
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Accor Hotels
Highly Commended: Langham Hospitality Group <\/p>\n

45. Hotel of the Year
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: InterContinental Sydney
Highly Commended: Crown Towers, Melbourne <\/p>\n

46. HM magazine New Zealand Hotelier
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
<\/a>Winner: Paul Richardson, Accor Hotels <\/p>\n

47. HM magazine Australian Hotelier of the Year
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
<\/a>Winner: Bruce McKenzie, InterContinental Hotels Group <\/p>\n

48. HM magazine Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
<\/a>Winner: A. Patrick Imbardelli, Pan Pacific Hotels Group <\/p>\n

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
<\/a>Recipients: Fritz Gubler, Max Player and Gavin Faull, and Andrew Turner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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