The 2024 Lewisham Awards finalists have been announced.
Named after Richard Lewisham who was a pioneer of the Auckland hospitality scene, The Lewisham Awards were established in 2002 with the main objective to encourage excellence in the city’s hospitality community. With this in mind, the best in the business are nominated and honoured by their peers once a year, followed by an after party to celebrate this success.
The 2024 Lewisham Awards will be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and will recognise the past, present, and future of the amazing Auckland hospitality industry. The Awards are named in honour of colourful hospitality entrepreneur (the late) Richard Lewisham, who helped establish the modern-day eating and drinking scene in the 'City of Sails'.
A night to remember, the current cream of the crop in Auckland's hospitality industry will be honoured for their outstanding commitment to this exciting and vibrant business in this exciting diverse city.
The 2024 Lewisham Award Finalists are:
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Hancocks Outstanding Bartender
- Theo Tjandra, Panacea
- Cal Ross, Panacea
- Dayyana Dimitrova, Rosannas
- Harry Huxley, Two Fold
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Outstanding Bartender
- The Beer Spot
- Hallertau
- Urbanaut
- Churly's
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Insurance Advisernet Outstanding Front of House
- Simon Benoit, Cazador
- Sophie Egan, Gilt Brasserie
- Ben Carmine
- Theo Tjandra, Panacea
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Clyth MacLeod Outstanding Producer
- Heirloomacy
- Morningcider
- Clevedon Buffalo
- Black Sands
- Clevedon Strawberries
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OneMusic Outstanding Local Establishment - Central
- Alma
- Apero
- Cafe 39
- Northern Line Bar & Social
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Antipodes Outstanding Sustainability
- Kind Cafe
- Cazador
- Kingi
- Forest
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Restaurant Association Hospitality Hero
- Angie Atkinson, Blanc
- Jason Clark, Drinks Geek
- Peter Gordon, Homeland
- Theo Tjandra, Panacea
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Pernod Ricard Outstanding Cocktail Experience
- Caretaker
- ACS
- Deadshot
- Bramble
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Campari Outstanding Emerging Hospitality Talent
- Sahil Patel, Bucks Bistro
- Dylan Robinson, Onslow
- Jasper Cameron, Caretaker
- Salvador Fuemana, Botswana Butchery
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Mediaworks Outstanding Sales Experience
- Gina Nicholls, Tickety Boo
- Craig Mackenzie, Coca-cola Europacific Partners
- Craig Hebblethwaite, Black Sands
- Angie Atkinson, Blanc
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Bidfood Outstanding Cafe
- Williams Eatery
- Ozone
- Crave Cafe
- Odettes
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Negociants New Zealand Outstanding Wine Experience
- Beau
- Apero
- Gilt Brasserie
- Cave a Vin
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Bepoz Outstanding Innovation
- Kingi
- Tala
- Forest
- Panacea
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Blanc Outstanding New Establishment
- Gilt
- Darling on Drake
- Rocketman
- Tobi
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Outstanding Local Establishment - South
- Bramble
- Vin Alto
- Beer Spot
- Woodside
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Red + White Cellar Outstanding Local Establishment - East & Waiheke
- Ampersand
- Bucks Bistro
- The Heke
- Man O War
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Lewisham Foundation Outstanding Local Establishment - West
- Fabric
- Mr Illingsworth
- Burnt Butter
- Iti
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Anchor Food Professionals Outstanding Chef
- Leslie Hottiaux, Apero
- Jason Kim, Tokki
- Kia Kanuta, Ada
- Mike Shatura, Ahi
