Previous Winners

2022 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Major Tourist AttractionsNational Zoo & AquariumWinnerSilver
Tourist AttractionsNational Arboretum CanberraWinnerHighly Commended
Major Festivals and EventsEnlighten (Events ACT)Winner
Festivals and EventsNational Folk FestivalCommendation
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintWinner
Tourism Retail & Hire ServicesGallery of Small ThingsCommendation
Visitor Information ServicesCanberra & Region Visitors CentreWinnerHighly Commended
Tour and Transport OperatorsVan Du VinCommendation
Adventure TourismDynamic Motivation Mountain BikingWinner
Tourism Restaurants & Catering ServicesJamala Wildlife LodgeWinner
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesTallagandra Hill WineryWinner
Caravan and Holiday ParksAlivio Tourist ParkWinner
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinnerGold
3-3.5 Star AccommodationMercure CanberraCommendation
4-4.5 Star Deluxe AccommodationLittle National HotelWinner
Excellence in Food TourismPialligo EstateWinner
Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualMark Sarah | Cockington Green GardensWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardTiina Mustonen | QPRCWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardMichaela Catelin | Hotel KurrajongCommendation
Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience AwardHandmade MarketWinner
Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience AwardPialligo EstateCommendation

2021 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Major Tourist AttractionsAustralian Parliament HouseWinner
Tourist AttractionsNational Arboretum CanberraWinnerSilver
Tourist AttractionsNational Dinosaur MuseumCommendation
Major Festivals and EventsNational Gallery of AustraliaWinnerSilver
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintWinnerBronze
Tourism Retail & Hire ServicesGallery of Small ThingsCommendation
Adventure TourismDynamic MotivationWinner
Tourism Marketing & CampaignsGetAboutAbleCommendation
Tourism Marketing & CampaignsNational Capital Education Tourism ProjectWinner
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesShaw WineriesWinner
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesContentious CharacterCommendation
Caravan and Holiday ParksAlivio Tourist ParkWinner
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinner
3-3.5 Star AccommodationMercure CanberraWinner
New Tourism BusinessA by AdinaCommendation
New Tourism BusinessVan Du VinWinner
Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualPatrick LonerganWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardJelena BojanicWinner
Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience AwardHandmade Markets CanberraWinner
Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience AwardNational Capital Education Tourism ProjectCommendation
Canberra Region Tourism Service AwardMichael SalmonWinner

2019 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Major Tourist AttractionsNational Gallery of AustraliaWinner
Tourist AttractionsNational Arboretum CanberraWinner
Major Festivals and EventsNational Museum of Australia (Rome City and Empire)WinnerBronze
Major Festivals and EventsEnlighten Festival (Events ACT)Commendation
Festivals and EventsCanberra Balloon Spectacular (Events ACT)Winner
Festivals and EventsNational Folk FestivalCommendation
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintWinnerBronze
Specialised Tourism ServicesGetAboutAbleWinner
Specialised Tourism ServicesCanberra CentreCommendation
Visitor Information ServicesCanberra and Region Visitors CentreWinnerBronze
Business Event VenuesHotel Realm Pty LtdCommendation
Business Event VenuesNational Convention Centre CanberraWinner
Tour and Transport OperatorsCanberra Secrets Personalised ToursCommendation
Adventure TourismDynamic Motivation/Stromlo Shuttle BusWinner
Destination Marketing3inFunCommendation
Destination MarketingDestination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time'Winner
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesShaw WinesWinner
Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesContentious CharacterCommendation
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinnerBronze
Standard AccommodationLeumeah LodgeWinnerSilver
Deluxe AccommodationCrowne Plaza CanberraCommendation
Deluxe AccommodationLittle National HotelWinner
Luxury AccommodationHotel Realm Pty LtdCommendation
Luxury AccommodationHyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt HotelWinner
New Tourism BusinessBook Canberra ExcursionsWinner
Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualBrendan NelsonWinner
Tourism Visitor EducationNational Capital AuthorityWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardMichael Liu - Dionyus MovementWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardRiley Tanton - Realm HotelCommendation

2018 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Major Tourist AttractionsNational Gallery of AustraliaWinnerSilver
Tourist AttractionsQuestaconWinner
Major Festivals and EventsSummernatsCommendation
Festivals and EventsCanberra Craft Beer & Cider FestivalCommendation
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintWinner
Specialised Tourism ServicesExperience AISWinner
Specialised Tourism ServicesCanberra CentreCommendation
Visitor Information ServicesCanberra and Region Visitors CentreWinnerSilver
Tour and Transport OperatorsDave's Travel and Events GroupCommendation
Destination MarketingDestination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time'WinnerGold
Tourism Restaurants & Catering ServicesBroadbean Catering and EventsWinner
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinnerBronze
Standard AccommodationLeumeah LodgeWinnerBronze
Deluxe AccommodationLittle National HotelWinner
Luxury AccommodationHyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt HotelWinner
Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualStephen Byron - Canberra AirportWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardCassie Dunchue - VisitCanberraWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardGabrielle Dinn - Broadbean Catering & EventsCommendation
Visitor Experience AwardRoyal Australian MintWinner

2017 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Major Tourist AttractionsNational Gallery of AustraliaWinnerFinalist
Tourist AttractionsQuestacon – The National Science and Technology CentreWinnerGold
Tourist AttractionsNational Arboretum Canberra – a living collection and outstanding tourist attractionCommendationFinalist
Major Festivals and EventsNational Museum of Australia – A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum exhibitionWinnerFinalist
Festivals and EventsCanberra Craft Beer & Cider FestivalFinalist
EcotourismThredbo Valley Track , Kosciuszko National ParkCommendation
EcotourismMulligans Flat Woodland SanctuaryFinalist
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintCommendation
Specialised Tourism ServicesCanberra CentreCommendation
Specialised Tourism ServicesExperienceAISWinnerFinalist
Visitor Information ServicesYass Valley Information CentreCommendation
Visitor Information ServicesCanberra and Region Visitors CentreWinnerFinalist
Business Event VenuesNational Convention Centre CanberraWinnerFinalist
Destination Marketing3infun CanberraFinalist
Destination Marketing‘Pie Time’ – Southern Highlands NSWWinnerSilver
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinnerFinalist
Standard AccommodationMercure CanberraCommendation
Deluxe AccommodationVibe Hotel Canberra AirportWinnerFinalist
Deluxe AccommodationLittle National HotelFinalist
Luxury AccommodationHyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt HotelWinnerBronze
New Tourism BusinessCanberra ParkCommendation
Canberra Region Local Government Award for TourismQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilFinalist
Tourism Visitor EducationNFSA Education ProgramsWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardMadison GroomCommendation
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardGeorgia PatmoreWinner
International ReadyExperienceAISCommendation

2016 Winners and Finalists

CategoryOrganisationACT Tourism AwardsQANTAS Australian Tourism Awards
Tourist AttractionsQuestacon – The National Science and Technology CentreWinnerGold
Major Festivals and EventsNational Museum of Australia – Encounters ExhibitionWinnerFinalist
Major Festivals and EventsFloriade 2015, EventsACTCommendation
Festivals and Events2016 National Folk FestivalWinnerSilver
Cultural TourismRoyal Australian MintWinnerFinalist
Cultural TourismCanberra Museum and Gallery, Cultural Facilities CorporationCommendation
Specialised Tourism ServicesCanberra AirportWinnerSilver
Specialised Tourism ServicesExperienceAIS, Australian Sports CommissionCommendation
Visitor Information ServicesYass Valley Information Centre, Yass Valley CouncilCommendation
Business Event VenuesNational Convention Centre CanberraWinnerFinalist
Destination Marketing3inFun Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – Experience CanberraWinner
Unique AccommodationJamala Wildlife LodgeWinnerFinalist
Unique AccommodationYarrangobilly Caves House, NSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceCommendation
Deluxe AccommodationEast HotelWinnerFinalist
Luxury AccommodationHyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt HotelWinnerFinalist
New Tourism BusinessLittle National HotelWinnerFinalist
Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualProfessor Graham Durant AMWinner
Tourism Education and TrainingCanberra Institute of TechnologyWinner
Tourism Visitor EducationRoyal Australian MintWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardKate LandfordWinner
Markus Gibson-Huck Young Achiever AwardLeon YogarajCommendation
Visitor Experience AwardRoyal Australian MintWinner
International ReadyExperienceAIS, Australian Sports CommissionWinner
International ReadyCasino CanberraCommendation
International ReadyNational Museum of AustraliaCommendation

Previous Winners - 2000 - 2015

The awards have a long and rich history in Canberra and many great businesses have taken home awards wins, commendations and acknowledgment.

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