People's Choice Award
Do you think your local pub is the best in New South Wales?
We need your help to find out which NSW pub is the state’s favourite to be named the 2026 “AHA NSW People’s Choice”.
Finalists
10 finalist venues have been determined based on the number of votes they received during the first round of voting for the competition. Competition recommences at 12:01am AEST on Monday 5 October 2026 and will close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 18 October 2026.
The list of finalists is as follows (in alphabetical order):
- Bull & Bush Hotel, Medowie
- Cooee Hotel, St Georges Basin
- Coopernook Hotel, Coopernook
- Dicey Riley's, Wollongong
- Gerogery Hotel, Gerogery
- Northies Cronulla, Cronulla
- Oatley Hotel, Oatley
- Ophir Hotel, Orange
- Oran Park Hotel, Oran Park
- Terrigal Beach House, Terrigal
How do I vote?
Simply use the form below to vote for your favourite pub from the list of finalists. Voting will close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday, 18 October 2026. All nominations received after this date will be ineligible.
What’s in it for you?
By voting for your favourite pub from the list of finalists, you automatically go into the draw to win a $500 Gift Card to dine at your favourite pub. The winner of the gift card will be notified by email on Monday, 19 October 2026.
How is the People’s Choice Award winner determined?
The People’s Choice Award winner will be the venue that receives the highest number of valid online entries at the conclusion of the competition period.
When is the People’s Choice winner announced?
The venue awarded the People’s Choice Award will be announced at the 2026 AHA NSW Awards for Excellence and on our website www.ahaawardsnsw.com.au on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions can be found HERE.
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