PERPETUAL AWARD WINNERS
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Premier’s award for contribution to the community When it comes to tight knit communities, the Huon Valley is right at the top. And central to the lifeblood of the town is the Grand Hotel Huonville and publican Georgena Roland. For three decades Georgena has provided support and guidance, whether it be sponsoring local sporting clubs, hosting community events, promoting local businesses and organisations or fundraising for individuals or charities. “It’s absolutely amazing, I never anticipated I would get anything like this, I just came along because Tom [Darke] rang and said I should, “ Georgena said. “It’s all about giving back to the community, and I try and do that whereever I can.”
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contribution to the industry The Jacobs family has history on the North West Coast dating back to the early 1800s. After marrying in 1989, Julian and Tracey purchased their first properties together - two bed and breakfast venues. For more than 35 years the couple have owned and operated a variety of hospitalty and tourism businesses, and played an integral part of putting not just Stanley but the entire North West on the map. “It’s a great boost for our staff, it is all about the people in the industry, they do everything,” Julian said of the recognition. “The North West Coast is a little bit behind the other areas of Tasmania but, the quality of what’s there is equal to anything.”
bertie tucceri award Craig Farrar has seen just about everything in hospitality across his career which spans more than 25 years. After starting out as a waiter at the Ball & Chain Grill and working throughout the venue, Craig purchased it nearly 15 years ago. The Ball & Chain has continued to remain one of the state’s premier restaurants, thanks largely to Craig’s commitment to not only good food, but good service. “I am blown away, it is the last thing I ever thought. I’ve been in the industry for a long period of time and to get an award like this is amazing,” Craig said. “The connection with the staff and customers is amazing. We have long term customers and staff who still come to the restaurant after all these years.”
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