RACV 2012 Victorian Tourism Awards Placegetters

Categories

• Minister's Encouragement Award
• William Angliss Institute Award for Tourism Education and Training
• Destination Melbourne Award for Tour and/or Transport Operators
• Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
• Parks Victoria Award for Adventure Tourism
• Parks Victoria Award for Ecotourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Outstanding Contribution by Volunteers
• Major Tour and/or Transport Operators
• Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
• Victoria Tourism Industry Council Award for Heritage and Cultural Tourism
• Hanging Rock Winery Award for Tourist and Caravan Parks
• Crown Hotels Award for New Tourism Development
• William Angliss Institute Award for Business Tourism
• City of Melbourne Award for Visitor Information and Services
• City of Melbourne Award for Specialised Tourism Services
• Hosted Accommodation
• HOSTPLUS Award for Luxury Accommodation
• HOSTPLUS Award for Unique Accommodation
• HOSTPLUS Award for Standard Accommodation
• HOSTPLUS Award for Deluxe Accommodation
• Herald Sun Award for Tourist Attractions
• 3AW Award for Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services
• 3AW Award for Young Achiever
• Young Achiever Encouragement Award
• Victoria University Award for Health and Wellbeing Tourism
• Victoria University Award for Festivals and Events
• Yarra Trams Award for Backpacker Accommodation
• Qantas Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
• Melbourne Airport Award for Major Tourist Attractions

Minister's Encouragement Award

• Winner:Waratah Hills Vineyard

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William Angliss Institute Award for Tourism Education and Training

• Winner: Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program
• Finalist:South West Institute of TAFE
• Finalist: Crown College

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Destination Melbourne Award for Tour and/or Transport Operators

• Winner:12 Apostles Helicopters

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Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries

• Winner: Fowles Wine Cellar Door & Cafe
• Finalist:Wild Dog Winery and Restaurant
• Finalist:Bullant Brewery

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Parks Victoria Award for Adventure Tourism

• Winner : Great Ocean Road Surf Tours
• Finalist:Trees Adventure
• Finalist: Global Ballooning - Melbourne and Yarra Valley Balloon flights
  
• Finalist: Auswalk Walking Holidays
  
• Finalist: Skydive the Beach Melbourne
• Finalist: Bogong Horseback Adventures
• Finalist: Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
• Finalist: Peninsula Stand Up Paddles - Lessons, Tours and Hire

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Parks Victoria Award for Ecotourism

• Winner: Moonraker Dolphin Swims

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Tourism Marketing

• Winner:'Discover Your Own Backyard' Marketing Program
• Finalist: Sun Country on the Murray
• Finalist: 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge
• Finalist: Spring into the Grampians
• Finalist: Grace Kelly: Style Icon

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Outstanding Contribution by Volunteers

• Winner:Bendigo Visitor Centre Volunteer Team

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Major Tour and/or Transport Operators

• Winner: V/Line
• Finalist: Searoad Ferries

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Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

• Winner: Falls Music & Arts Festival

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Victoria Tourism Industry Council Award for Heritage and Cultural Tourism

• Winner: Central Deborah Gold Mine
• Finalist: Echuca Paddlesteamers

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Hanging Rock Winery Award for Tourist and Caravan Parks

• Winner: RACV Cobram Resort
• Finalist: Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park

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Crown Hotels Award for New Tourism Development

• Winner: South Bay Eco Adventures
• Finalist: Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre

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William Angliss Institute Award for Business Tourism

• Winner: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Finalist: Mantra Lorne

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City of Melbourne Award for Visitor Information and Services

• Winner:: Frankston Visitor Information Centre
• Finalist: Phillip Island and Bass Coast Visitor Information Centre Network
• Finalist: Victoria’s High Country
• Finalist: Bendigo Visitor Centre
• Finalist: Geelong Visitor Information Centres
• Finalist: Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre

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City of Melbourne Award for Specialised Tourism Services

• Winner:: Travellers Aid Australia
• Finalist: Leisure Options

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Hosted Accommodation

• Winner: Montfort Manor
• Finalist: Wombat Hills Cottages
• Finalist: Orange Grove Bed and Breakfast

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HOSTPLUS Award for Luxury Accommodation

• Winner : Crown Metropol
• Finalist:Boroka Downs

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Herald Sun Award for Tourist Attractions

• Winner: Peninsula Hot Springs
• Finalist:The Enchanted Maze Garden
• Finalist:Queen Victoria Market
• Finalist:Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
• Finalist:Maru Koala and Animal Park
• Finalist:Beechworth Honey Experience

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3AW Award for Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services

• Hall of Fame: Max's at Red Hill Estate
• Finalist: Stillwater at Crittenden
• Finalist:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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3AW Award for Young Achiever

• Winner: Matt Jones

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Young Achiever Encouragement Award

• Winner: Denise Castro

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Victoria University Award for Health and Wellbeing Tourism

• Hall of Fame:Peninsula Hot Springs

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Victoria University Award for Festivals and Events

• Hall of Fame:The Suzuki Night Market
• Finalist:La Dolce Vita
• Finalist:Sand Sculpting Australia - Frankston Waterfront
• Finalist:Fun4Kids Festival

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Yarra Trams Award for Backpacker Accommodations

• Hall of Fame:Habitat HQ
• Finalist:Space Hotel
• Finalist:The Island Accommodation
• Finalist:Port Campbell Hostel
• Finalist:Melbourne Central YHA
• Finalist:Greenhouse Backpackers

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Qantas Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual

• Winner: Jeremy Johnson

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Melbourne Airport Award for Major Tourist Attractions

• Hall of Fame:Melbourne Museum
• Finalist:Eureka Skydeck
• Finalist:Great Ocean Walk

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HOSTPLUS Award for Unique Accommodation

• Winner:Riviera Nautic
• Finalist:Quality Hotel Tabcorp Park
• Finalist:Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse Lodge
• Finalist:Tewksbury Lodge

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HOSTPLUS Award for Standard Accommodation

• Winner:Blue Moon Cottages
• Finalist:Moama on Murray Resort

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HOSTPLUS Award for Deluxe Accommodation

• Winner:RACV Inverloch Resort
• Finalist:Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
• Finalist:Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway
• Finalist:Emaroo Cottages
• Finalist:Comfort Inn and Suites Blazing Stump

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