Achiever awards recognise accommodation industry talent
Winners were announced at the exclusive Club Sofitel, part of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Now in its third year, the Accommodation Achiever Awards is a unique program which focuses on recognising the core asset of an accommodation property – its team members, in addition to the quality programs that have been put in place to augment the professional development of employees. Learning and development opportunities are a core component in enhancing the accommodation industry as a whole, and the Accommodation Achiever Awards seeks to recognise and reward the best of what the industry has to offer in this area.
“The Association congratulates all of the winners and highly commended on their achievements. People awards provide an excellent opportunity to motivate and inspire your team, in addition to recognising and rewarding the individuals who embody the hospitable values at the core of the accommodation industry,” commented CEO, Richard Munro.
“The Accommodation Association is keen to promote best practice in terms of quality learning and development programs for employees in the accommodation industry. Professional development and training are key factors in driving service levels and overall industry productivity to its full potential,” commented Mr Munro.
Monica Singh from Novotel Melbourne on Collins took home the People’s Choice Award for her video entry, with 214 ‘likes’ on the Association’s Facebook page.
A number of accommodation industry luminaries were also honoured with HostPlus Aces Awards for outstanding contributions and leadership (Aces stands for attitude, commitment, enthusiasm and service).
The recipients of these awards were:
• Julian Ledger, CEO of YHA Ltd
• Bob Baldwin MP
Employee of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Kaylene Carter, Scone Motor Inn, NSW
Meagan Drury Saputra, Cambridge Hotel, NSW – Highly Commended
Rachel Mewis, Beach House Seaside Resort, QLD – Highly Commended
Department Manager of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Ronald Watson, Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park, VIC
Lilian Tolentino, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW – Highly Commended
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by HTN
Adam Hawkins, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, NSW
Supervisor of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by King Koil Commerical by AH Beard
Sarah Riccord, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW
Monica Singh, Novotel Melbourne on Collins, VIC – Highly Commended
Property Manager of the Year 2014 – 50 Rooms or Less – Proudly Sponsored by AMEX
Nick & Susan Trew, Pacific Palms Resort, NSW
Property Manager of the Year 2014 – 50 Rooms or More – Proudly Sponsored by AMEX
Brent Schafer, Mariner Shores Club, QLD
Learning & Development Property of the Year 2014 – 50 Rooms or Less – Proudly Sponsored by Australian Internship
Scone Motor Inn, NSW
Learning & Development Property of the Year 2014 – 50 Rooms or More – Proudly Sponsored by VERTO
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC
Learning & Development Property of the Year (Group or Chain) 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by The Academy
TFE Hotels
Property Owner of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by ihs
Robyn & Mark Lindsay, Eagle View Escape, NSW
Multi-Property Manager of the Year 2014 – Proudly Sponsored by Star Ratings Australia
Steven Gargano, Cambridge Hotel, Abey Hotel, ADGE Apartment Hotel, NSW
People’s Choice Award 2014
Monica Singh, Novotel Melbourne on Collins, VIC
