Outstanding Community Service and Achievement

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE NATIONAL AWARDS *

(JUDGING – ASSESSMENT OF WRITTEN CRITERIA)

This category is open to all accommodation providers to acknowledge outstanding community service and achievement within the hospitality industry.

Documents required for submission:

  • A written response describing the judging criteria below.
  • Supporting documents and images, where relevant.

Judges will be assessing the following points in your written submission:

  • Describe your active participation and support of community groups and activities.
  • Promotion of the hotel industry to community groups and charitable organisations.
  • The extent to which the accommodation provider's employees participate in community service activities.
  • Evidence of profile and public relations activity achieved through community work. Funds collected for the community, including the amount raised.
  • Provide evidence of the charities or community initiatives you support. How long have you been supporting them and how?

Supporting documents

  • Evidence of funds raised.
  • Evidence of public relations activity because of your work in the community.

Categories

Accommodation Awards

Hotels can only nominate in one accommodation specific category (e.g. Deluxe Accommodation Hotel of the Year) per venue.

Cost: $150 + Reimbursement to cover the cost of anonymous property judging.

Onsite Offering Awards

Hotels can make multiple nominations in the Onsite Offering Awards categories (e.g. Deluxe Restaurant of the Year, Hotel Bar of the Year, Hotel Club Lounge and Hotel Spa of the Year).

Cost: $150 + Reimbursement to cover the cost of anonymous property judging.