Industry Awards
The Blackall Range area is home to many Award-winning businesses and organisations.In recognition of their innovation and hard work, this page contains a selection of
the most recent awards.

Industry Awards
Winner, 4 and a half star category (Self-contained)
National Accommodation Industry Awards
Finalist, Hosted Accommodation Category
Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence
National Accommodation Industry Awards
Finalist, Hosted Accommodation Category
Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence
November 2009
Awarded To:
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Awarded By:
Hotel and Motel Accommodation Association (HMAA)
Finalist, Hosted Accommodation category
November 2009
Awarded To:
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Awarded By:
Queensland Tourism Awards
Best 4 and half star self contained accommodation
October 2009
Awarded To:
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Awarded By:
Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association
Brisbane Ekka Awards (Ice Cream & Gelato)
| Gold: | Pistacchio, Chocolate Pistacchio and Turkish Delight, Hazelnut Roche, Strawberry |
| Silver: | Berry Delight, Passionfruit |
| Bronze: | Rich Chocolate |
August 2009
Awarded To:
Colin James Fine Foods
Awarded By:
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Ekka)
Brisbane Ekka Awards (Dairy Produce Category)
| Gold: | Flavoured Milk (Coffee), Strawberry Yoghurt, Natural Yoghurt |
| Silver: | Apricot Yoghurt, Farmers Choice Milk, Low Fat Milk, |
| Bronze: | Flavoured Milk (Chocolate), Full-Cream Milk, Skim Milk, Cream, Goats Milk, Goats Strawberry Yoghurt |
August 2009
Awarded To:
Maleny Dairies
Click here to see a full list of all Maleny Dairies Awards
Click here to see a full list of all Maleny Dairies Awards
Awarded By:
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Ekka)
Finalist, Australian Bridal Industry Awards (ABIA)
May 2009
Awarded To:
Penny Riddoch Photography
Awarded By:
Australian Bridal Industry Awards (ABIA)
Best Locally Produced Full Colour Advertisement
2009
Awarded To:
Hinterland Times
Awarded By:
Queensland Country Press Association
Technical Excellence (circulation up to 20,000)
2009
Awarded To:
Hinterland Times
Awarded By:
Queensland Country Press Association
Queensland Food & Wine Guide for Dining Excellence at a National Standard - 1 Star
(for the second consecutive year)
(for the second consecutive year)
November 2008
Awarded To:
Reserve Restaurant Cellar
Awarded By:
The Courier Mail
The Marie Watson-Blake Award for Most Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
November 2008
Awarded To:
John Atkin
Awarded By:
Queensland Tourism Awards
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Judges Commendation, The Richard Power Award for Tourism Marketing
November 2008
Awarded To:
Blackall Range Business and Tourism Association - Website
Awarded By:
Queensland Tourism Awards
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide
- Top 400
- Top 400
October 2008
Awarded To:
Reserve Restaurant Cellar
Awarded By:
Gourmet Traveller
Australian Wine List of the Year Awards - 1 Glass
September 2008
Awarded To:
Reserve Restaurant Cellar
Awarded By:
Gourmet Traveller and Fine Wine Partners
Brisbane Ekka Awards:
Grand Champion Dairy Dessert: Hazelnut Roche
Grand Champion Dairy Dessert: Hazelnut Roche
| Gold: | Hazelnut Roche, Berry Delight, Strawberry |
| Silver: | Chocolate, Chocolate & Macadamia, Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate & Raspberry |
August 2008
Awarded To:
Colin James Fine Foods
Awarded By:
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Ekka)
Royal Sydney Show
| Silver: | Vanilla Bean, Macadamia Nut, Chocolate |
2008
Awarded To:
Colin James Fine Foods
Awarded By:
Royal Sydney Show
Best Restaurant/Cafe in Montville 2008
April 2008
Awarded To:
Lyles Restaurant
Awarded By:
Montville Chamber of Commerce
(This website lists Awards details for Members of the BRBTA only - there may be other
businesses and services in the area who are not members and hence are not listed here.)













