Morgan Gall - Venue Manager of the Year!
We’re proud to share that Morgan Gall, our long-serving Venue Manager at Sawyers Arms Tavern, has been awarded Venue Manager of the Year at the AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence, held on Monday night in Melbourne.
Morgan has been part of Sawyers for more than 11 years and plays a key role in creating the warm, professional atmosphere we’re known for.
The judges described her as ‘leading with warmth, trust and a genuine connection with both staff and patrons’.
“We’re really proud of Morgan. This recognition is well earned - she’s warm, supportive and always focused on creating a great experience for our customers”
It was also a strong showing for the team overall, with Sawyers Arms crowned Best Casual Dining – Regional and recognised as a state finalist in seven categories on the night.
Executive Chef Mario Tambajong played a key role in the dining award, overseeing a menu that balances modern seasonal dishes with elevated pub favourites — including our much-loved parma, which was also a finalist for Parma of the Year.
“Both Morgan and Mario have worked exceptionally hard with their teams over the last three years to create an amazing environment at the hotel. It’s fantastic to see that recognised”
Since taking over the venue in 2021, we’ve worked to honour the legacy of the Clatworthy family while expanding our offering to include more dining spaces. In the past three years we’ve opened:
Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, a European-style steakhouse (AHA finalist in two categories)
Two Noble, an award-winning Asian fine diner (Chef’s Hat 2024 & 2025)
The Courtyard, a flexible indoor/outdoor bar and function space
Congratulations to Morgan, Mario and to the entire team. And thank you, as always, to our customers and local community for your support - we look forward to seeing you soon.
Chloe, Adam, Paul, Mario and Morgan of Sawyers Arms Tavern at the AHA Awards
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Sawyers Arms Tavern Finalist Categories:
Overall Hotel of the Year – Regional
Best Casual Dining - Regional (WINNER)
Parma of the Year - Regional
Chef of the Year - Mario Tambajong
Venue Manager of the Year - Morgan Gall (Hampstead) (WINNER)
Eileen’s Charcoal Grill Finalist Categories:
Best Pub Restaurant - Regional
Best Refurbished Venue Space