Previous Winners
2024 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Zoo & Aquarium | Highly Commended | |
| Tourist Attractions | National Dinosaur Museum | Winner | Bronze |
| Major Festivals and Events | FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow - National Capital Authority | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia - Discovering Ancient Egypt Exhibition | Highly Commended | |
| Ecotourism | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | Gold |
| Cultural Tourism | Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Highly Commended | |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | Pop Canberra | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | The Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia | Highly Commended | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Bronze |
| Business Event Venues | Hotel Realm | Winner | |
| Adventure Tourism | Corin Forest | Highly Commended | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Tallagandra Hill Winery | Commendation | |
| Caravan and Holiday Parks | Alivio Tourist Park Canberra | Winner | Silver |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Highly Commended |
| 3-3.5 Star Accommodation | The Y Leumeah Lodge | Commendation | |
| 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Midnight Hotel Autograph Collection | Winner | |
| 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Burbury Hotel | Highly Commended | |
| New Tourism Business | Canberra Festival of Speed | Commendation | |
| Excellence in Food Tourism | Local Village Markets | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Excellence in Food Tourism | Murrumbateman Chocolate Co | Highly Commended | |
| Excellence in Accessible Tourism | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | Silver |
| Natasha Watson Women in Tourism | Roslyn Hull | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | David Mac Laren OAM | Winner |
2023 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Attractions | National Dinosaur Museum | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | Multicultural Festival | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | DESIGN Canberra Festival | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | Lights on the Lake (NCA) | Winner | Gold |
| Ecotourism | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | Bronze |
| Ecotourism | GoBoat Australia | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Gold |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | The National Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia | Winner | Silver |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | GoBoat Australia | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra & Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Tour and Transport Operators | GoBoat Australia | Winner | |
| Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services | Marble & Grain | Commendation | |
| Caravan and Holiday Parks | Alivio Tourist Park | Winner | Silver |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Silver |
| 3-3.5 Star Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Commendation | |
| 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Deco Hotel Canberra | Commendation | |
| 5 Star Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra | Commendation | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Dr Mathew Trinca AM | National Museum of Australia | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Malakai Yeomans | DOMA | Winner | |
| Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience Award | Scott Leggo | Winner | |
| Natasha Watson Women in Tourism | Dorothy Barclay | Forrest Hotel | Winner |
2022 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Zoo & Aquarium | Winner | Silver |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Major Festivals and Events | Enlighten (Events ACT) | Winner | |
| Festivals and Events | National Folk Festival | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | Gallery of Small Things | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra & Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Highly Commended |
| Tour and Transport Operators | Van Du Vin | Commendation | |
| Adventure Tourism | Dynamic Motivation Mountain Biking | Winner | |
| Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Tallagandra Hill Winery | Winner | |
| Caravan and Holiday Parks | Alivio Tourist Park | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Gold |
| 3-3.5 Star Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Commendation | |
| 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Winner | |
| Excellence in Food Tourism | Pialligo Estate | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Mark Sarah | Cockington Green Gardens | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Tiina Mustonen | QPRC | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Michaela Catelin | Hotel Kurrajong | Commendation | |
| Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience Award | Handmade Market | Winner | |
| Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience Award | Pialligo Estate | Commendation |
2021 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | Australian Parliament House | Winner | |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | Silver |
| Tourist Attractions | National Dinosaur Museum | Commendation | |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | Silver |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Bronze |
| Tourism Retail & Hire Services | Gallery of Small Things | Commendation | |
| Adventure Tourism | Dynamic Motivation | Winner | |
| Tourism Marketing & Campaigns | GetAboutAble | Commendation | |
| Tourism Marketing & Campaigns | National Capital Education Tourism Project | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Shaw Wineries | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Contentious Character | Commendation | |
| Caravan and Holiday Parks | Alivio Tourist Park | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | |
| 3-3.5 Star Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Winner | |
| New Tourism Business | A by Adina | Commendation | |
| New Tourism Business | Van Du Vin | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Patrick Lonergan | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Jelena Bojanic | Winner | |
| Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience Award | Handmade Markets Canberra | Winner | |
| Canberra Region Innovation & Resilience Award | National Capital Education Tourism Project | Commendation | |
| Canberra Region Tourism Service Award | Michael Salmon | Winner |
2019 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia (Rome City and Empire) | Winner | Bronze |
| Major Festivals and Events | Enlighten Festival (Events ACT) | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Balloon Spectacular (Events ACT) | Winner | |
| Festivals and Events | National Folk Festival | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Bronze |
| Specialised Tourism Services | GetAboutAble | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Bronze |
| Business Event Venues | Hotel Realm Pty Ltd | Commendation | |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | |
| Tour and Transport Operators | Canberra Secrets Personalised Tours | Commendation | |
| Adventure Tourism | Dynamic Motivation/Stromlo Shuttle Bus | Winner | |
| Destination Marketing | 3inFun | Commendation | |
| Destination Marketing | Destination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time' | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Shaw Wines | Winner | |
| Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries | Contentious Character | Commendation | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Standard Accommodation | Leumeah Lodge | Winner | Silver |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Crowne Plaza Canberra | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Winner | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hotel Realm Pty Ltd | Commendation | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | |
| New Tourism Business | Book Canberra Excursions | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Brendan Nelson | Winner | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | National Capital Authority | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Michael Liu - Dionyus Movement | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Riley Tanton - Realm Hotel | Commendation |
2018 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | Silver |
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon | Winner | |
| Major Festivals and Events | Summernats | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival | Commendation | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Experience AIS | Winner | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Silver |
| Tour and Transport Operators | Dave's Travel and Events Group | Commendation | |
| Destination Marketing | Destination Southern Highlands 'Pie Time' | Winner | Gold |
| Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services | Broadbean Catering and Events | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Standard Accommodation | Leumeah Lodge | Winner | Bronze |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Winner | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Stephen Byron - Canberra Airport | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Cassie Dunchue - VisitCanberra | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Gabrielle Dinn - Broadbean Catering & Events | Commendation | |
| Visitor Experience Award | Royal Australian Mint | Winner |
2017 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tourist Attractions | National Gallery of Australia | Winner | Finalist |
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Tourist Attractions | National Arboretum Canberra – a living collection and outstanding tourist attraction | Commendation | Finalist |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia – A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum exhibition | Winner | Finalist |
| Festivals and Events | Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival | Finalist | |
| Ecotourism | Thredbo Valley Track , Kosciuszko National Park | Commendation | |
| Ecotourism | Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary | Finalist | |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Centre | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | ExperienceAIS | Winner | Finalist |
| Visitor Information Services | Yass Valley Information Centre | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Canberra and Region Visitors Centre | Winner | Finalist |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | Finalist |
| Destination Marketing | 3infun Canberra | Finalist | |
| Destination Marketing | ‘Pie Time’ – Southern Highlands NSW | Winner | Silver |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Finalist |
| Standard Accommodation | Mercure Canberra | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport | Winner | Finalist |
| Deluxe Accommodation | Little National Hotel | Finalist | |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | Bronze |
| New Tourism Business | Canberra Park | Commendation | |
| Canberra Region Local Government Award for Tourism | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | Finalist | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | NFSA Education Programs | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Madison Groom | Commendation | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Georgia Patmore | Winner | |
| International Ready | ExperienceAIS | Commendation |
2016 Winners and Finalists
| Category | Organisation | ACT Tourism Awards | QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Attractions | Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre | Winner | Gold |
| Major Festivals and Events | National Museum of Australia – Encounters Exhibition | Winner | Finalist |
| Major Festivals and Events | Floriade 2015, EventsACT | Commendation | |
| Festivals and Events | 2016 National Folk Festival | Winner | Silver |
| Cultural Tourism | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | Finalist |
| Cultural Tourism | Canberra Museum and Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation | Commendation | |
| Specialised Tourism Services | Canberra Airport | Winner | Silver |
| Specialised Tourism Services | ExperienceAIS, Australian Sports Commission | Commendation | |
| Visitor Information Services | Yass Valley Information Centre, Yass Valley Council | Commendation | |
| Business Event Venues | National Convention Centre Canberra | Winner | Finalist |
| Destination Marketing | 3inFun Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – Experience Canberra | Winner | |
| Unique Accommodation | Jamala Wildlife Lodge | Winner | Finalist |
| Unique Accommodation | Yarrangobilly Caves House, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service | Commendation | |
| Deluxe Accommodation | East Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| Luxury Accommodation | Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| New Tourism Business | Little National Hotel | Winner | Finalist |
| Outstanding Contribution by an Individual | Professor Graham Durant AM | Winner | |
| Tourism Education and Training | Canberra Institute of Technology | Winner | |
| Tourism Visitor Education | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Kate Landford | Winner | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Leon Yogaraj | Commendation | |
| Visitor Experience Award | Royal Australian Mint | Winner | |
| International Ready | ExperienceAIS, Australian Sports Commission | Winner | |
| International Ready | Casino Canberra | Commendation | |
| International Ready | National Museum of Australia | Commendation |
Previous Winners - 2000 - 2015
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