Close to 1000 industry leaders are set to gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre this evening to celebrate the brightest stars of the hotel industry at the 22nd annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, sponsored by Sealy Posturepedic.
Widely regarded as the industry’s night of nights, the event returns to the ICC Sydney for the first time since 2019 to celebrate its people, the projects they’ve worked on, stellar properties and groups.
A total of 47 categories will be presented on the night. View the list below and see the nominees here.
“Once again, the entries this year – from chefs to housekeepers, five-star resorts and apartment hotels – have been incredible and it has been terrific to see thousands of staff and properties highlight many achievements in another busy year,” said HM Awards Founder, Chief Judge and Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson.
“What’s also been fantastic is the support of our major partners who have once again made this event happen, including our presentation partner Sealy; our co-hosts the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School powered by Torrents University Australia, Australia’s leading industry super fund, Hostplus, and for the first time fbm.
“Without these fantastic major sponsors and our Award Presenters and Supporting Companies (listed on the preceding page) this event would not be possible. On behalf of the HM Magazine team, thank you again for your support.”
Supporting Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school
The 2024 HM Awards will raise funds for hospitality training charity, Sala Baï. Launched in 2002, Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school is a program created by French NGO Agir Pour le Cambodge (APLC) in partnership with Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, to fight poverty and human trafficking through social and professional training of young underprivileged Cambodians.
On the night, attendees can sponsor a student’s training using pledge cards available or support the cause by purchasing De Beaurepaire Wines 2022 ‘Blanchefleur’ Blanc de Blancs, available at the Sparkling Bar.
Pre-order a bottle or glass of sparkling now.
See the list of categories for the 2024 HM Awards below:
PROPERTY AWARDS – AUSTRALIA (Certificate Awarded)
- Apartment Hotel
- Economy Hotel
- Midscale Hotel
- Upscale Hotel
- Upper-Upscale Hotel
- Luxury Hotel
- Lodge
- Business Hotel
- Resort
- Hotel Interior Design
- Boutique Hotel
- New Hotel
- Meetings and Conferencing Property
- Regional Property
- Day Spa
- Hotel Bar
- Hotel Restaurant
- Tech Hotel
GENERAL AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC (Certificate Awarded)
Australian winner awarded in Sydney. See NZ-Pacific winners awarded in Auckland here.
- Marketing Campaign
- Innovative Collaboration
- Environmental Program
PEOPLE AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC (Certificate Awarded)
Australian winner awarded in Sydney. See NZ-Pacific winners awarded in Auckland here.
- Concierge
- Hotel Chef
- Food and Beverage Associate
- Human Resources Associate
- Sales Associate
- Marketing & Communications Associate
- Front Office Associate
- Finance Associate
- Revenue Management Associate
- Housekeeper
- Hotel Engineer
- Rising Star
MAJOR AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC (Trophy + Certificate Awarded)
- Fijian General Manager
- New Zealand General Manager
- Australian General Manager
- Service to the Community
MAJOR AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC – APPOINTED BY JUDGES (Trophy + Certificate Awarded)
- Ashley Spencer Service to the Industry Award
- Hall of Fame
- Hotel Brand of the Year
- Accommodation Chain of the Year
- Australian Hotel of the Year
- New Zealand Hotel of the Year
- Fijian Hotel of the Year
- HM Magazine Australasian Hotelier of the Year
- HM Magazine Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year
- HM Magazine Global Hotelier of the Year