The Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence are renowned as the Territory’s most prestigious awards for the hospitality industry, honouring the achievement of excellence across a wide range of categories. The Awards highlight excellence in hospitality venues and their staff who have performed exceptionally throughout the past year, with nominations from taverns, clubs, accommodation hotels, restaurants, wayside inns, bars breweries and distilleries.
The nomination process is simple.
We strongly encourage you to take the time to give both your venue and employees the opportunity to showcase, promote and be proud of your establishment and achievements.
For the winners it also brings great marketing and advertising opportunities. All award winners are presented with a certificate and trophy for display in the venue as well as winners logo which can be used for any digital marketing.
Winners will be announced at the Territory’s hospitality industry’s biggest evening on the calendar, the Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence, held at the Darwin Ski Club Tuesday 26th May 2026.
More details of this spectacular event, including ticket information will be released in April.
Please note it is a condition of entry that if you have nominated your venue or employees for an Award, a representative must be present at the Awards Dinner to receive the Award if successful.
IMPORTANT DATES
Nominations Close:
Midday 2nd April 2026
Awards Dinner:
Tuesday 26th May 2026
AHA NATIONAL AWARDS
Those successful in specific categories may qualify as finalists at the AHA National Awards for Excellence, being held on Monday 30th November in the Gold Coast.
Please note that there are costs associated with National submissions and you will be contacted after the Hospitality NT Awards for Excellence to confirm eligibility.
JUDGING
Judging is conducted by a panel of industry peers appointed by Hospitality NT and comprises a cross-section of hospitality industry experts. Judges are selected for their knowledge and experience, and for their absolute dedication to the integrity of the awards process.
The judges decision is final and will be based upon the applicants criteria outlined for each category entered.
Hospitality NT reserves the right to encourage those venues that are considered leaders in their field to nominate for the Awards.
BEST OVERALL CATEGORIES
Entry into the Best Overall categories will only be open to venues who enter submission based categories and the Employee Awards. Venues who especially nominate in the Community Service & Achievement category will also be highly regarded.
FEES
The cost for members to enter the awards is $149 per venue, regardless of how many categories you nominate for.
To be eligible to enter the Hospitality NT Awards for Excellence program you must be a current financial member at the time of nomination and the awards evening.
FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT
Leisa Marshall
08 8981 3650
admin@hospitalitynt.com.au