Some of WA's top hospitality apprentices and trainees were formally recognised at the Hospitality Group Training 2006/2007 Annual Awards presentation at the Perth Concert Hall on Sunday, 9^th September 2007. 

An array of high profile hospitality, tourism & food industry employers, apprentices, trainees and sponsors attended the event, which saw thirteen awards presented across various categories.

Bell Vista Fruit & Veg Company Most Outstanding 1 st Year Apprentice
Runner Up: Cassandra Gaunt – Intercity Country Comfort Belmont
Winner: Rachel Sterrett – Mia Café

Australian Medical Association (WA) Most Outstanding 2 nd Year Apprentice
Runner Up: Luke Tregenza – Thr Brass Monkey
Winner: Dean Malaspina – The Saint George Hotel

Australian Medical Association (WA) Most Outstanding 3 rd Year Apprentice
Joint Winners: Jennifer Myhill – The Rydges Perth and Michael Kay – The Greenwood Hotel

Australian Hotels Association Most Outstanding Final Year Apprentice
Runner Up: Jeremy Fischer – Subiaco Hotel
Winner: Ashley Ryan Hyatt Regency Perth

Gibson & Paterson Most Improved Trainee
Winner: Corey Senior - The Vic / Absolutely Chez Uchino

Gibson & Paterson Most Improved Apprentice
Winner: Nathaniel Woodland - Sail & Anchor Pub Brewery

Meat & Livestock Australia (WA) School Based Trainee of the Year
Joint Runner Up: Alice McDonnell - Belgian Beer Cafe and Gavin Chin - The Moon
Winner: Lauren Bettley - Rosie O'Grady's Fremantle

Cut It Out Trainee of the Year
Runner Up: Michael Lubach - CA1 Services (Perth Domestic Airport)
Winner: Peter Pangestu - Total Catering Solutions

Bell- Vista Fruit & Veg Company 2005/ 2006 Employer of the Year (Small/ Medium Category)
Winner: Wentworth Plaza Hotel
Australian Hotels Association 2005/ 2006 Employer of the Year (Large Category)
Winner: ALH Group of Hotels

Chairman's Ambassador Award
Winner: Jeremy Fischer

John Cox Memorial Trophy Most Outstanding Apprentice
Winner: Emma Whetnall

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HGT 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Hospitality Group Training celebrated it's 21st Birthday in style with a cocktail party at Burswood Entertainment Complex on Sunday 20 th November 2005.

The evening, hosted by Christina Morrissey, kecked of with a big screen tribute to HGT's apprentices, trainees and staff and the associates over the years from 1984, where it all began to today.

The celebration then continued with a mixture of fine food, fine wine and exceptional entertainment including singing sensations Mia Slayford, Matt Allen and high energy band the Party Pilots.

Guests included government ministers, state presidents of major hospitality industry organisations, sponsors, media personalities, leading executive chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers.

The party atmosphere ensured that a great evening was had by all, and we look forward to seeing many more exciting industry events and hospitality stars of the future with HGT over the next 21 years!

A big thank you to the generous sponsors of this fantastic event.

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For further information about any of these stories or electronic copies of social photographs, please contact Accounts Administrator, Kristy Loran on Phone 9481 1602 or email: accounts@hgtwa.com.au

PERTH'S HOTTEST YOUNG HOSPITALITY TALENT REWARDED!

THE HOSPITALITY YOUTH SKILLS SHOWCASE 2005 PHOTO GALLERY

Appetiser - Spice Duck Breast served with Cornbread and a Tamarind Chutney
Entrée - Marinated Prawn and Scallop with Saddle Tail Snapper accompanied by a Citrus Salad and Orange Sauce
Main Course - Slow Roasted and Marinated Lamb Round with Yam, Sweet and Royal Blue Potatoes Pave Style, Spiced Pumpkin, Green Beans and a Caribbean Jus
Dessert - Cinamon and Paw Paw Parfait with a Tropical Fruit Stack and a Blackberry Shooter

Acting Executive Chef - Robyn Whittaker (Busrwood International Resort casino)
Acting Chef de Cuisine Appetiser/Entrée - Amber Parry (Matilda Bay Restaurant)
Acting Chef de Cuisine Main Course - Stacey Waters (Hyatt Regency Perth)
Acting Chef de Cuisine Dessert - Kristy Di-lulio (Sail & Anchor Pub Brewery)

Pictured above from left: Amber Parry, Robyn Whittaker, Stacey Waters, Kristy Di-lulio and Kitchen Brigade

Acting Maitre’d – Melissa Leach of Challenger TAFE
West Coast College of TAFE Team Leaders:
Christina Garrigos, Heather O’Brien and Jessica Doyle
Swan TAFE (Bentley Hospitality Institute) Team Leaders:
Laura Chapman, Nerida Atkinson and Nur Hayati
Challenger TAFE Team Leaders:
Amanda Bowen and Jessica Broere

Pictured above: Melissa Leach, Food & Beverage Service Shots

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For further information about any of these stories or electronic copies of social photographs, please contact Accounts Administrator, Kristy Loran on Phone 9481 1602 or email: accounts@hgtwa.com.au