Sponsors

	MAJOR SPONSOR ACT ActewAGL ActewAGL provides electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater green energy and internet services in the ACT. Outside the ACT ActewAGL sells electricity, natural gas and internet services in south-east NSW.
	American Express Australia Limited American Express has over 60 million card members worldwide. Gain a valuable business partner and help your business grow by attracting higher spending customers. Ask us about purchasing solutions for your business & all your travel needs.
	Aon Risk Services As a leading insurance provider to the restaurant and catering industry, Aon understands you've got better things to do than fill in forms and answer numerous questions. That's why we've designed a policy that takes the hard work out of arranging insurance. All we need to provide a quote is your postcode, asset value and turnover. In return you'll get a competitive quote and broad insurance cover to protect your business Find out now why Aon is the only insurance supplier recommended by Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT.
	APRA Australian Performing Right Limited APRA is a not-for-profit association of songwriter and music publisher members. Established in 1926, APRA collects royalties on behalf of its members by issuing licenses to users of copyright music. Through this service APRA provides the essential business link between the songwriter and the music user. If you use music in your business you need to contact APRA.
	Barilla Barilla offers the Australian catering industry the best of Italians culinary traditions - a love of life, devotion to quality and the perfect pasta meal experience. Contact us for the latest in Italian cuisine or the latest deal on the chefs pasta - Selezione Oro.
	Cassegrain Wines CASSEGRAIN WINES - AUSTRALIAN WINE, FRENCH TRADITION Cassegrain wines is a company based at Port Macquarie on the mid North Coast, the wines are recognised in both Restaurants and fine wine bottle shops by the unique silver circle, reflecting the boutique image of the brand. Cassegrain wines are seen as a leading producer of quality wines, with flair and uniqueness. A heritage of traditional French winemaking skills that combines with Australia technology to produce wines that are full flavoured, yet soft and elegant. WINE SPONSOR 2009 NORTHERN Awards for Excellence
	Coca-Cola Amatil Coca-Cola is our preferred supplier of carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, sports drinks and energy drinks. In conjunction with SAB Miller Ltd, it now distributed Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell and Miller Genuine Draft.
	De Bortoli Wines De Bortoli Wines, established in 1928, is an exciting, innovative family owned wine company. Now in its third generation each family member is actively involved in the business including wine making. The family is deeply committed to the business and has a real passion for wine. The family motto ‘Semper ad Majora’ – Always striving for better – underpins the company values today. WINE SPONSOR 2009 ACT/Southern NSW Awards for Excellence
	Entertainment Publications Utilised by over 100,000 businesses around the world. The Entertainment Book helps to introduce new customers to your business and increase positive word-of-month advertising.
	Finlease Hospitality Finance Specialised finance for the hospitality industry. Equipment, furniture, fit outs, property, vehicles, businesses, franchises and more.
	HOSTPLUS National superannuation fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and leisure industries. Supporter of many industry associations. Choice of investment options and strong returns. Low fees and extra benefits for members. No fees for employers, flexible contribution options and simple administration. For an Employer Information Kit call 1300 363 895.
	HTN - Hospitality Employment Solutions Leading hospitality group employer providing industry with effective employment solutions and support for cooking apprentices and trainees. Over 700 employed in NSW and ACT. Offices in Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Newcastle and Sydney.
	Meat & Livestock Australia Meat & Livestock Australia is a producer-owner company representing the Australian red meat industry, working to build demand for Australian Red Meat, improve market access and conducting research.
	NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing Contact the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing for any questions relating to your liquor licence or for variances to your licence.
	Peter Lehmann Wines Peter Lehmann is regarded as the Master Winemaker of Australia’s famous Barossa Valley. Peter Lehmann Wines is recognized internationally as one of Australia’s most respected, energetic and innovative premium wine producers. WINE SPONSOR *2009 Blue Mountains/Central West and South Coast Awards for Excellence Wine Sponsor*
	PPCA Phonographic Performance Company of Australia PPCA licenses the broadcast and public performance of protected sound recordings and music video clips. PPCA represents the copyright interests of registered Australian recording artists and record companies via the provision of non-exclusive licenses.
	Privileges Attract more high-value customers including journalists, convention delegates and good – spending local business people by allowing Privileges to help promote your venue! Our members spend over $75 million dollars a year at Restaurants and Cafes.
	Samuel Smith & Son Samuel Smith & Son, named Restaurant & Catering NSW Supplier of the Year 2005. Australian Liquor Industry Awards National Supplier of the Year 2004. Boasts a magnificent portfolio of fine wines, selected whiskies and superior ales. WINE SPONSOR *2009 METROPOLITAN Awards for Excellence Wine Sponsor*
	Sydney Fish Market Sydney Fish Market is the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere. SFM trades around 50 tonnes of seafood daily; located in Blackwattle Bay Sydney it has over 2 million visitors annually.
	Tooheys Tooheys forms part of Lion Nathan Limited - a premium alcoholic beverages company that produces, markets and distributes approximately 900 million litres of Australian and New Zealand's most adored beer brands annually, together with some of Australasia's leading wine and spirit brands. With five breweries across Australia including Tooheys in Sydney and Castlemaine Perkins in Queensland, Lion Nathan is home to many of the country's leading beer brands including XXXX GOLD, Tooheys New, Tooheys Extra Dry, Hahn Premium Light, Hahn Super Dry, Beck's and Heineken and James Squire range of craft brews. Through these brands Lion Nathan and Tooheys support a vast array of professional and grass roots level sporting teams and associations, and numerous events across the sporting, cultural and social spheres. To find out more about lion Nathan and its brands jump onto the website at www.lion-nathan.com or speak to your Tooheys sales representative.
	Tourism New South Wales Tourism NSW is the New South Wales State Government agency charged with the promotion and development of tourism.
	Vittoria Coffee Vittoria has been roasting coffee in Australia since 1958 and is a family owned company. Vittoria Coffee is the choice of award winning restaurants, cafe icons and leading hotels. In 2006 Vittoria Coffee was awards the Supplier of the Year by Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT.
	Westpac Banking Corporation Westpac a proud sponsor and preferred banker to members of Restaurant & Catering NSW/ACT. Provide members with special discounted merchant rates. Incorporating business and consumer loan packages and electronic transactional solutions to suit your individual business requirements.