Nominations are now open for the 2018 Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards, an industry event aimed at highlighting the very best of the region.
Over 20 awards will be given to the best of the Wellington hospitality industry, as voted by their peers from the industry. From crew members, to suppliers, to establishments – the best of the best will be celebrated for their contribution to creating a world-class hospitality scene in Wellington.
CEO Marisa Bidois says, “Wellington has a vibrant and world leading hospitality scene which deserves to be recognised. Our goal is to bring the hospitality community together and connect them with the larger community”.
Nominations are now open to the industry until Sunday, 16 September. Final voting will begin on Monday, 24 September and winners will be revealed at the awards evening on Sunday, 21 October.
The Wellington general public are also able to vote for their favourite establishment in the First Table People’s Choice Award category from 24 September.
Presented by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, the Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards have been recreated with a fresh new identity. The new regional hospitality awards design has come from the need to create a more streamlined and consistent awards platform throughout New Zealand, with the Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards representing the highly coveted biannual celebration for its region.
Tickets to the event are on sale now, to purchase or for more information regarding the awards please visit hospitalityawards.co.nz/wellington. Stay connected with key updates and announcements on our Facebook page @felixwellingtonhospitalityawards and Instagram @felixawards.
2018 Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards Categories
Le Cordon Bleu Emerging Chef of the Year
Restaurant Association of NZ Emerging Front of House
BCE Catering New Establishment of the Year
L’affare Outstanding Barista of the Year
Jameson Outstanding Bartender of the Year
Helping Hands Outstanding Front of House Team
Moet Hennessey Outstanding Maitre d of the Year
Gilmours Outstanding Chef of the Year
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design of the Year
Southern Hospitality Outstanding Café of the Yea
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Beer Experience
Federal Merchants & Co Outstanding Cocktail Experience
Negociants Outstanding Wine Experience
Nova Energy Outstanding Suburban/Regional Experience
Service Foods Outstanding Casual Dining/Street Food Experience of the Year
Red + White Cellar Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
The Recruitment Network Outstanding Caterer
Harbourside Function Venue Outstanding Sales Rep of the Year
Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Supplier of the Year
iMonitor Outstanding Hospo Hero of the Year
First Table People’s Choice – Establishment