Meet Hospitality in Healthcare’s 2026 State Excellence Award winners!

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Hospitality in Healthcare unveils its 2026 State Excellence Award winners across QLD/NSW, VIC/TAS, SA and WA, honouring outstanding individuals and teams ahead of the National Award titles and Rosemary Anne Pirie OAM Award presentation at this year's National Conference in Hobart.

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Each year Hospitality in Healthcare recognises the good work done by individuals and teams across our industry and publicly acknowledges them through our Awards for Excellence.

We are pleased to be able to present you our 2025 State Winners who now go on to compete against each for the National Award titles. These winners, along with the recipient of this year’s Rosemary Anne Pirie OAM Award – the highest honour the IHHC can bestow – will be announced during a lavish Dinner Presentation on the final night of this year’s Hospitality in Healthcare National Conference which this year is being held at Wrest Point, Hobart.

While there can only be one winner for each category, in a broader sense all our Award nominees are winners – because all have proven themselves as dedicated to going the extra mile in terms of work ethic and commitment to quality.

They all truly are the unsung heroes of our industry and we extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for their efforts, as well as our thanks to all those who took the time and trouble to send in nominations. 

QLD/NSW:

  • BRILLIANCE IN SERVICE AWARD – Hospitality Team, Whiddon Laurieton

  • LEADERSHIP AWARD – Aidan Rice, Head Chef & Catering Manager, Pindara Private Hospital, Ramsay Health Care

  • PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD – Hospitality Project – LDK Greenway Views

  • SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – Dietetics and Food Services Team, STARS (Metro North Health)

  • VALUES IN ACTION CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Marjorie Barty, Housekeeping Assistant, Pindara Private Hospital

VIC/TAS:

  • BRILLIANCE IN SERVICE AWARD – Jasmine Bhangu, Chef Manager, Providence Aged Care (Villa Maria Catholic Homes)

  • LEADERSHIP AWARD – Dineshkumar Subramani, Hotel Services Manager, Mecwacare

  • PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD – National Food Safety Project – Regis Aged Care

  • SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – Support Services Team, Monash Health Clayton

  • VALUES IN ACTION CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Petria Falconer, Help Desk Manager, Compass Group Australia, New Footscray Hospital

SA:

  • BRILLIANCE IN SERVICE AWARD – Karamjeet Kaur Brar, Hospitality Assistant, Eldercare

  • LEADERSHIP AWARD – Justin Spencer, Property, Project & Maintenance Manager, RSL Care SA

  • PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD – ACH Nutritional Factsheet Suite – Michael Dobie, Dietitian Lead, ACH

  • SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – Food Service Department, Lyell McEwin Hospital (NALHN)

  • VALUES IN ACTION CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Rona Salvacion, Catering Manager, RSL Care SA

WA

BRILLIANCE IN SERVICE AWARD – Godofredo (Jeff) San Diego, Chef Manager, St Vincent’s (Catholic Homes)

LEADERSHIP AWARD – Lisa Lebeter & Sara Smith – Food Service Supervisors, Joondalup Health Campus, Ramsay Health Care 

PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD – Resident MasterChef Project – Vivek Shetty & Stephanie Ellwood, Catholic Homes 

PROJECT OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP – Family and Friends Menu – St John of God Murdoch Catering Department

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group

VALUES IN ACTION CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Susan Graham, Team Leader, Fremantle Hospital

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