Welcome to the 2019 HM Awards proudly presented by Sealy Posturepedic on Friday 6 September, Grand Ballroom, ICC Sydney.
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The 2019 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, and now in their 17th year, are the leading industry awards in the region and celebrate the best properties, departments, people, chains and brands in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Annually, over 700 people attend the HM Awards and in 2018 over 60 awards were handed out across around 50 categories. In the 17-year history of the HM Awards, over 10,000 people have attended the annual event and over 750 awards handed out. Click on the “Judging Process” button above for a list of Award categories, and details on how to enter. The Awards Dinner will be held on Friday September 6, 2019 at the ICC Sydney.
KEY DATES FOR 2019
Nominations open: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Nominations close: Friday, July 5, 2019 (at 5pm AEST) [Extended from June 26th.]
Finalists announced: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 and Remaining Finalists announced: Friday August 9th.
Earlybird ticket pricing closes on Friday August 16, 2019 [Extended from August 9th.]
Ticket bookings close: Friday August 23, 2019
HM Awards 2019 Gala Presentation Dinner: Friday September 6, 2019. Grand Ballroom, ICC Sydney
This year the theme is “It’s Showtime”. Dress accordingly or Black Tie
On Friday, September 7, the winners of the 2018 HM Awards were announced in front of over 730 industry guests. To watch a video of the evening and to view the list of 2018 HM winners click on the folowing button.
ENJOY SCROLLING THROUGH SOME PHOTOS FROM 2018
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Upper Scale Award presented by Liam Turnbull of Calabria Family Wines and received by Ilan Weill of joint winner Grand Hyatt Melbourne
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Environmental Program Award presented by Me Starbuck of Sealy and received by Madi Groom of winner Little National Hotel, Canberra
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Australian General Manager award presented by Malcolm Gordon of Intrust Super and received by winner Lorraine Mercuri of Mercure Sydney International Airport
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Ashley Spencer Service to the Industry award presented by James Wiliinson of HM receoved by Ronald Van Weezel on behalf of winner Christopher J. Nassetta of Hilton.
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Rising Star Award presneted by Ben Chapman of Intrust received by joint winner Kate Milcross of Mercure Sydney International Airport
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Rising Star Award presneted by Ben Chapman of Intrust received by joint winners Aditi Soo of Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Jade Miller of PARKROYAL Darling Harbour and Kate Milcross of Mercure Sydney International Airport
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Hotel Engineer award presented by Melissa Starbuck of Sealy and received by joint winners Andy Goonesekera of InterContinnnental Sydney and Anura Yapa of Shangri-la Hotel, Sydney
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Housekeeper Award presented by Kylie Maxwell of AHS received by joint winner Miriam Cano-Smith of Harbourview North Sydney
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Housekeeper Award presented by Kylie Maxwell of AHS received by joint winners Miriam Cano-Smith of Harbourview North Sydney and Suranga Heewagamage of RACV Torquay Resort
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Revenue Management Associate Award presented by Melissa Kalan of ARMA received by Kelly Russell on behalf of joint winner Meagan Sor of Sheraton on the Park Sydney and by Luke Saunders on behalf of joint winner Ainsley Baldwin of Resort Management by Wyndhame, Australia
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Revenue Management Associate Award presented by Melissa Kalan of ARMA received by Kelly Russell on behalf of joint winner Meagan Sor of Sheraton on the Park Sydney and by Luke Saunders on behalf of joint winner Ainsley Baldwin of Resort Management by Wyndhame, Australia
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Finance Associate Award presented by Ben Chapman of Intrust Super received by joint winner Leanne Robertson of Spicers Retreats, Australia
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Front Office Associate Award presented by Ariane Lellmann of BMIHMS received by joint winner Tamara Fischer of Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central
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Front Office Associate Award presented by Ariane Lellmann of BMIHMS received by joint winners Jake Guilfoyle, QT Sydney and Tamara Fischer of Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central
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Communications Associate Award presented by Blake Riddington of Trav Media received by joint wiinner Camilla Cooper of Hyatt Regency Sydney
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Communications Associate Award presented by Blake Riddington of Trav Media received by joint wiinners Camilla Cooper of Hyatt Regency Sydney and Yasmin Formica of Hilton Australia
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Sales and Marketing Associate Award presented by Mel Gordon of Intrust Super received by joint winners Michael Reece of Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
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Sales and Marketing Associate Award presented by Mel Gordon of Intrust Super received by joint winner Susan Grifiths, RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
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Human Resources Associate Award presented by Helen Carr of AHS and recevied by Matt Taplin on behalf of joint winner Natalie McCarthy of Wyndham Destinations Asia-Pacific
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Human Resources Associate Award presented by Helen Carr of AHS and received and won jointly by Jane Law of Ovolo Group Australia
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Human Resources Associate Award presented by Helen Carr of AHS and received and won by Jane Law of Ovolo Group Australia and Recevied by Matt Taplin on behalf of joint winner Natalie McCarthy of Wyndham Destinations Asia-Pacific
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Hotel Chef Award presneted by Bill Lasses of Nespresso and received by joint winner Dana Chantler of Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
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Concierge Award presented by Anthony Mitri of BMIHMS and received by joint winner Joe Coorey of Pullman Sydney Olympic Park
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Concierge Award presented by Anthony Mitri of BMIHMS and received by joint winner Sunny Togiavalu of Sheraton on the Park Sydney
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Service to the Community Award presented by Mel Starbuck of Sealy and received by Greg Brady of joint winner Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (pre-opening charity event)
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Service to the Community Award presented by Mel Starbuck of Sealy and received by Matt Taplin of joint winner Wyndham Destinations Asia-Pacific (Wishes by Wyndham) and Greg Brady of joint winner Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (pre-opening charity event)
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Marketing Campaign Award presented by Brittney Levinson of SPice Magazine and received by Stacey Dean of AccorHotels Australia (MGallery by Sofitel ‘Inspired by Her)
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Marketing Campaign Award presented by Brittney Levinson of SPice Magazine and received by Samanth Warren-White of Winner West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Huilton
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Fijian Property Award presented by Robert Williams of Withers and received by Leanne Harwood of joint winner InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa and Russell Blaik of joint winner Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
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Fijian Property Award presented by Robert Williams of Withers and received by Leanne Harwood of joint winner InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa and Russell Blaik of joint winner Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
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Fijian Property Award presented by Robert Williams of Withers and received by Leanne Harwood of joint winner InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa and Russell Blaik of joint wonner Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
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New Zealand Lodge Award presented by Richard O’connell of AHS and received by James Wilkinson on behalf of The Wharekauhau Country Estate, Featherston
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New Zealand Regional Property award presented by Adam Daff and received by Trevor Marshall and Brent Marshall of Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim
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New Zealand Hotel presented by Stephen Hall of Lion and Received by Carolyn Davidson of winner The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
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Tech Hotel Award presented by James Wilkinson of Wayfarer and received by Wayne Taranto of joint winners Skye Suites Parramatta
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Tech Hotel Award presented by James Wilkinson of Wayfarer and received by Bor Kwok of joint winners Next Hotel Brisbane
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Tech Hotel Award presented by James Wilkinson of Wayfarer and received by Bor Kwok of joint winners Next Hotel Brisbane, QLD and Wayne Taranto of joint winners Skye Suites Parramatta
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Hotel Restaurant award presneted by George Saba of Perrier and received by Robbie Mawson of joint winner Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar, Hotel Realm, Canberra
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Hotel Restaurant award presneted by George Saba of Perrier and received by Abs Shahi of joint winner Sokyo, The star Sydney
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Hotel Bar Award presented by Steven Hall of Lion and received by Matthew Talbot of winner Zephyr Sky Bar, Hyatt Regency, Sydney
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Day Spa AwardPresented by Ariane Lellmann of BMIHMS and received by Maryan Ossovano of joint winner Waldheim Alpins Spa, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
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Day Spa AwardPresented by Ariane Lellmann of BMIHMS and received by Alana Eades of joint winner One&Only Spa, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley and Maryan Ossovano of joint winner Waldheim Alpins Spa, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
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Regional Property Award presented by Adele Lausberg of TAA and received by Brendan Jones of joint winner Lindenderry Red Hill by Lancemore
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Regional Property Award presented by Adele Lausberg of TAA and received by Scott O’Neile of joint winner Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, MGallery by Sofitel and Brendan Jones of Lindenderry Red Hill by Lancemore
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Meeting and Conferencing Property Award presneted by Brittney Levinson of Spice Magazine and received by Ronald Van Weezel of joint winner Hilton Sydney
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Meeting and Conferencing Property Award presneted by Brittney Levinson of Spice Magazine and received by Ray Stone of joint winner Uluru Meeting Place at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara and Ronald Van Weezel of joint winner Hilton Sydney
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New Hotel Awardpresented by Melissa Starbuck of Sealy and receibed by Greg Brady of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
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Boutique Hotel Award presented by Richard O’Connell of AHS and received by Jodi Brown of winners QT Sydney
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Resort award presented by Anthony Mitri of BMIHMS received by Melissa Gruse of winners qualia, Hamilton Island
HM’s Adam Daff presents Sealy with the sponsirshipo award
HM’s Adam Daff presents Sealy with the sponsirshipo award
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Business Hotel Award presented by Richard Munro of AAA received by Ronald Van Weezel of joint winner Hilton Sydney and David Fraser of joint winner Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
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Australian Lodge Award presented by Ben Chapman of Intrust Super and received by Melissa Gruse of qualia, Hamilton Island
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Luxury Hotel Award presented by Anthony Raiteri of Sealy and received by Temara Eston of winner Park Hyatt, Sydney
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Australian Lodge Award presented by Ben Chapman of Intrust Super and received by Melissa Gruse of qualia, Hamilton Island
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Luxury Hotel Award presented by Anthony Raiteri of Sealy and received by Temara Eston of winner Park Hyatt, Sydney
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Upper Scale Award presented by Liam Turnbull of Calabria Family Wines and received by Anthony Paige of joint winner Sydney Harbour Marriot
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Upper Scale Award presented by Liam Turnbull of Calabria Family Wines and received by Anthony Paige of joint winner Sydney Harbour Marriot
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Upascale Hotel award presented by Malcolm Gordon of Intrust Super received by Jeroen Meijer of winners PARKROYAL Darling Harbouyr, Sydney
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Midscale Hotel award presented by Jerome Casteigt of BMIHMS received for joint winner Holiday Inn Express, Sydey Macquarie Park Jason Gabin, Daniel Vuong and Marco Cevolani
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Midscale Hotel award joint winner Little National Hotal, Barton ACT received by Kathryn Cartling and Madi Groom.
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Economy Hotel award presented by Richard Munro of AAA Received by Bodelle Francis of winners Ibis Adelaide
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Serviced Apartment Property Awards presented by Helen Carr of AHS and received by Tish Nyar of winners Adina Apartment Hotel Bondiu Beach, Sydney
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