Judges

A panel of highly experienced industry professionals judge the submissions. The decision of the Victorian Tourism Awards and Australian Tourism Awards judging panel is final.

Judges look for:

  • A financially sound business.
  • A thorough and sound business plan and an innovative marketing plan.
  • Demonstrated flair, passion and innovation.
  • A business that knows its customers and has a service culture.
  • A business or individual that has made a significant contribution to the Victorian tourism industry.
  • A passionate and innovative submission that clearly illustrates excellence in the tourism industry.

The Judges are:
1 Anthony McIntosh
2 Clive Dwyer
3 David Eaton
4 David Renouf
5 Dean Belle
6 Jacquie Prentice
7 Jenny Burns
8 Mark Challis
9 Martin Szakal
10 Matthew McDonell
11 Meg Law
12 Nick Byrne
13 Peter Fergusson
14 Rebecca Elmes
15 Rod Newnham
16 Stuart Ord
17 Stuart Toplis