AHA WA announces winners of 2013 Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence Print Hall, which won Venue of the Year at the AHA WA awards. THE Australian Hotel Association WA celebrated the state's best in hospitality at the 2013 Awards for Excellence last night. More than 40 awards were presented in front of almost 1200 guests at the James Squire Gala Ball last night at Crown Perth. Were your favourites recognised? WA's Best Regional Venue of the Year sponsored by H & L Australia Winner: Eagle Bay Brewing Co The AHA De Bortoli/6PR Perth's Pub of the Year sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA), De Bortoli Wines and 6PR Winner: The Gate Bar and Bistro WA's Best Hospitality Venue of the Year sponsored by Furniture Options Winner: Print Hall WA's Best Community Service Venue sponsored by Aon Risk Services Winner: Murphy's Irish Pub WA's Best Bar Presentation and Service Venue sponsored by Lion WA's Best Responsible Service of Alcohol Venue sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil Winner: Settlers Tavern WA's Best Training Initiative sponsored by Hospitality Group Training Joint Winners: Kimberley Accommodation, Parmelia Hilton Perth (Hall of Fame) Highly Commended: The Royal on The Waterfront WA's Best Retail Bottleshop sponsored by Trans Tasman Energy Group Winner: Raffles Hotel Bar Lafayette, 125 St Georges Tce. WA's Best Small Bar sponsored by 21st Century Business Equipment Winner: Bar Lafayette Highly Commended: Mechanics Institute, Varnish on King WA's Best Cocktail Bar sponsored by Asahi Premium Beverages Winner: The Classroom Highly Commended: Luxe Bar, Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth WA's Best Late Night Venue sponsored by Red Bull Australia Winner: Universal Bar WA's Best Environmental Practice sponsored by Synergy Winner: Karratha International Hotel WA's Best Tourism Initiative sponsored by Tourism Western Australia Winner: Elmar's in the Valley Commitment to Workforce Development Practices Award sponsored by FutureNow WA's Best Safe Cellar sponsored by BOC Joint Winners: The Breakwater, Bailey Bar and Bistro WA's Best Outdoor Area Winner: The Shed WA's Best Boutique Brewery Winner: Cheeky Monkey Brewery WA's Best Conference and Functions sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau Joint Winners: Hyatt Regency Perth, The Breakwater WA's Best Redeveloped Venue sponsored by Mal Atwell Billiards and Bingo Winner: The Esplanade Hotel Port Hedland The Print Hall, ground floor bar. WA's Best New Venue sponsored by LED4Me Highly Commended: The Stables WA's Best Cookery Services Employee sponsored by Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Winner: Nicholas Birrell - The Gate Bar and Bistro Highly Commended: Nadine McAllistar - Murphy's Irish Pub WA's Best Front Office Services Employee sponsored by HOSTPLUS Winner: Bradley Smith - Parmelia Hilton Perth WA's Best Food and Beverage Services Employee sponsored by Staging Connections Winner: Josh van der Linde - White Salt Highly Commended: Troy Landers - The Inglewood Hotel WA's Best Administration Employee Winner: Gabrielle Macdonald - Eagle Bay Brewing Co Highly Commended: Cara Maslin - Black Swan Wines WA's Best PubTAB Operator sponsored by TAB Winner: Donna York - Boab Tavern WA's Best Mixologist sponsored by DIAGEO Winner: David Nguyen-Luu - Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth Highly Commended: Billy Phillips - Morries Anytime, Sheldon Hendry - Pure Bar WA's Best Sommelier sponsored by Fine Wine Wholesalers Winner: Daniel Wegener - Print Hall Highly Commended: Antonio Vilaca - The Terrace Hotel WA's Best Excellence in Service Employee sponsored by Easy Payroll Winner: Andrew Bennett - The Classroom Highly Commended: Steven Taji - Esplanade River Suites WA's Best Rising Star sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Hospitality Group Training Winner: Caitlin Webb - Andaluz Bar & Tapas WA's Best Venue Manager sponsored by HISCO Winner: Matthew Marinich - The Quarie Bar & Brasserie Highly Commended: Andrew McIntyre - Five Bar, Damon McMillen - Settlers Tavern Boab Tavern, High Wycombe. WA's Best Hotel TAB Venue Winner: Boab Tavern WA's Best Sporting Entertainment Venue sponsored by FOX SPORTS Venues Winner: The Inglewood Hotel Highly Commended: Bailey Bar and Bistro WA's Best Live Entertainment Venue sponsored by APRA I AMCOS Highly Commended: Ya Ya's WA's Best Themed Venue Winner: The Laneway Lounge WA's Best Steak Sandwich sponsored by Meat Direct Winner: The Merrywell WA's Best Contemporary Bar Menu sponsored by Accolade Wines Winner: Morries Anytime WA's Best Public Bar Menu sponsored by Allstates Liquor Wholesalers WA's Best Casual Pub Dining sponsored by Australian Event Protection WA's Best Family Dining sponsored by National Foodservice Equipment Winner: Tony Roma's Restaurant Highly Commended: High Wycombe Tavern WA's Best Informal Restaurant sponsored by 92.9 and Mix 94.5 Winner: Whistling Kite WA's Best Premium Restaurant sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates Winner: Restaurant Amusé WA's Best Wine List sponsored by Miles From Nowhere