What is HM Awards?
The HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, and now in their 21st 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.
What are the Key Dates?
Nominations open Friday 12 July 2024.
Nominations Close Friday 6 September 2024.
Finalists announced mid October 2024.
This year’s winners will be announced at the 2024 HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific ceremony at Cordis Auckland on November 1 and then at the 2024 HM Awards Australasia gala presentation evening at the Grand Ballroom of ICC Sydney on Friday 29 November 2024.
Who can enter the HM Awards?
Entries for the 2024 HM Awards are open to people who work in the hotel industry in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
How to Nominate?
When is the Gala Dinner for the HM Awards and how much is it to attend?
The HM Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 29 November 2024 at Grand Ballroom ICC Sydney.
| HM Awards Tickets* | Early Bird Registration –First Release |
| Single Ticket | $275 |
| Table of 10 | $2,600 |
| Table of 12 | $3,120 |
*All pricing is exclusive of GST and payment fees.
What is the Dress Code for the Gala Dinner?
Dress Code: Black Tie
Are there specific judging criteria for each category?
Yes there is. To view the judging criteria, click here.
Is there a cost to enter the 2024 HM Awards?
There is no cost to enter the HM Awards.
How is the ticket booking fee used?
HM Awards is committed to making a difference in the world around us and has partnered with Humanitix as our ticketing platform.
In partnership with their network of carefully vetted children’s charities, 100% of the profits from your ticket booking fees fund brighter futures for disadvantaged kids around the world.
Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available and more information can be obtained by calling Tara Ducrou on +61 2 8586 6285 or email
tducrou@intermedia.com.au