Kangaroo Island Food, Wine and Tourism Awards Celebrating the finest Kangaroo Island has to offer Congratulations to our 2018 Award Winners. See the media release here See the Winners Booklet here 2018 AWARD ENTRY CATEGORIES Best Value-Added Product Best Value-Added ProductThis category recognises Kangaroo Island businesses, which demonstrate excellence in delivering a value-added product into the marketplace. Enter this category Cellar Door Experience Cellar Door ExperienceThis category is open to all businesses offering a Cellar Door Experience to their customers. It is an award that recognises exceptional beverage experiences at the source, excellent customer service, attention to the region’s Brand Values, and is a profitable commercial business. Enter this category Farm Gate Experience Farm Gate ExperienceThis category is open to all businesses offering a Farm Gate Experience to their customers. It is an award that recognises exceptional food experiences at the source, excellent customer service, attention to the region’s Brand Values and is a profitable commercial business. Enter this category Kangaroo Island Dining Kangaroo Island DiningThis category is open to businesses offering an in-house dining experience to their customers. It is an award that recognises exceptional customer service, the provision of food and beverages, and the availability of Kangaroo Island Produce on their menu. Enter this category Kangaroo Island Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Kangaroo Island Outstanding Contribution by an IndividualThis category recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual to the Kangaroo Island food, beverage or tourism industries. Enter this category Kangaroo Island Rising Star Kangaroo Island Rising StarThis category is open to all staff working in the Food, Beverage or Tourism Sectors on Kangaroo Island. It is an award that recognizes exceptional customer service, attention to detail, commitment to training, and is a passionate Kangaroo Island Ambassador. Enter this category Kangaroo Island Wine of the Year Kangaroo Island Wine of the YearThis award recognises excellence in wine production on Kangaroo Island. It celebrates our best wines and their winemakers. Enter this category Nature-Based Tourism Experience Nature-Based Tourism ExperienceThis category recognises natural or built tourist attractions of regional importance, which significantly contribute to the tourism experience within Kangaroo Island. Attractions may be developed in conjunction with a natural attraction or on their own. The business must market primarily to intrastate and/or interstate visitors. Attractions that are not open all year round will need to explain their basis for seasonal operations. Enter this category New Tourism Business New Tourism BusinessThis category is open to all new businesses, which commenced operations during the qualifying period, and servicing the Tourism Sector on Kangaroo Island. This award recognises excellence in the planning, development and delivery of new tourism products, experiences and/or services. Enter this category Unique Food and Beverage Experience Unique Food and Beverage ExperienceThis category recognises significant contributions to tourism on Kangaroo Island through the provision of unique regional food and beverage experiences. Enter this category