Industry Rising Star

JUDGING (50% WRITTEN SUBMISSION + 50% INTERVIEW)

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

OVERVIEW: This category is designed to recognise a hotel employee (aged 30 years or younger) who has displayed professional excellence within the industry. This individual award is judged on on-going training undertaken by the individual, commitment to the industry, ambition, and career aspirations.

GENERAL CRITERIA

• Employed for no less than six months prior to nomination
• Nominated by their employer
• 30 years of age or younger on the date of submission/ nomination
• Employed in an AHA NSW member pub or hotel in a management position

WRITTEN SUBMISSION CRITERIA

• Proof of age and citizenship or permanent residency
• Curriculum vitae
• Recognitions the nominee has received from the hotel/ industry
• Training courses the nominee has undertaken or is intending to take to further their career
• How the nominee has illustrated their commitment to the industry and their value to your hotel, over and above their job description
• Knowledge, experience, interest, involvement, and ambition/career aspirations in the hotel industry
• Hotel education, training and professional development

INTERVIEW CRITERIA

The nominee must be available to appear for an interview via zoom at a mutually agreed upon time between June-August 2025.

The judges will consider the following evidence in the interview:

• General knowledge
• Personality and presentation standards
• Quality of answers
• Aspirations within the hospitality industry

2024 WINNER: Molly L’Huede - Greenwood Hotel, North Sydney