Between them, Palmerston Golf and Country Club and Cazalys Palmerston Club have claimed five top honours at the 2025 Hospitality NT Awards for Excellence.
Palmerston Golf and Country Club was awarded Best Overall Club for the second year running, alongside wins for Best Club Bar Presentation and Service and Best TAB Licensed Venue, also for the second consecutive year.
Cazalys earned accolades for Best Club Gaming Venue and Outstanding Club Community Service and Achievement.
“It’s just a really good acknowledgement for us from the industry, that we’re doing the right thing,” Palmerston Golf and Country Club and Cazalys general manager Matt Hewer told Club Management.
“And of course, it’s a really good celebration for the staff. The staff really do get a kick out of it.”
Hewer added that the clubs’ reputations are bolstered by their ability to continually reinvest.
“We’re in a fortunate position where we’re able to reinvest wisely into our venues, and it shows good returns,” he said.
He also noted the clubs are always looking for opportunities to expand, with a key priority now focused on improving accessibility across the golf course.
Meanwhile, Alice Springs’ Gillen Club secured Best Overall Regional Club and Best Family Friendly Venue.
Held at the Darwin Ski Club, this year’s awards brought together more than 500 industry leaders, nominees and guests to celebrate the best in Territory hospitality.
Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds said the awards honour what makes the local industry truly exceptional.
“From our beloved outback pubs and iconic roadhouses to vibrant CBD bars, community clubs and world-class resorts—every venue plays a part in shaping the Territory’s unique hospitality identity,” she said.
The night also saw major wins for Hilton Darwin, which picked up five awards in the accommodation categories, and newcomer The Cinema Collective, which walked away with four, including Best Overall Pub/Tavern and Best New Venue. Meanwhile, Dundee Beach Tavern earned Best Overall Regional Pub and the Best Draught Beer Quality – Regional.
In total, more than 290 nominations were submitted across all categories, including over 40 in the highly competitive Employee Awards category showcasing the talent, passion and commitment driving the Territory’s hospitality industry forward.