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Flower Hotels 2025 Staff Party & Awards Night – A Night to Remember

Sunday, March 16, 2025 – With the holiday madness behind us, the Flower Hotels crew got together for a well-earned night of fun, laughs, and appreciation at our annual Staff Party and Awards Night. Hosted at the Port Macquarie Racecourse, staff from all our venues—Beechwood Hotel, Birdrock Bar and Grill, Fernhill Tavern, Fredo Pub, Hastings Hotel, Lake Cathie Tavern, Little Shack, Long Flat Pub, Mercure Centro Port Macquarie, Settlers Inn, and Tacking Point Tavern—came together to let loose and celebrate.

This year’s theme? Las Vegas Casino Night—a chance to dress up, roll the dice, and enjoy a bit of glitz and glamour. The night kicked off with live tunes from Besty and Andy Funhouse Duo, getting people on the dance floor early. From there, it was all about good vibes with casino games like Roulette and Black Jack, a photo booth full of props, and an epic closing set by DJ Jimmy Laing, who kept the party going with his boom box, light up dance floor and a killer light show.

The Ferny team made another grand entrance—this time in yellow and gold tassels with pink feather headdresses, proving once again they know how to make an impression.

And of course, no party is complete without top-notch food. Char Bar delivered a Vegas-style feast that kept everyone fueled for the night.

Live entertainment with Besty and Andy Funhouse Duo and DJ Jimmy Laing

Casino games were a hit - supplied by ‘Vegas Nights’

Shouting Out Our Stars

The night wasn’t just about partying—it was about recognizing the legends who make Flower Hotels what it is. The Employee of the Year awards went to:

Sandra Jeffrey – Beechwood Hotel
Sarah Loughland – Hastings Hotel
Sam Williams – Settlers Inn
MJ Olidan – Tacking Point Tavern
Kyle Lynch – Lake Cathie Tavern
Rebecca Evans – Long Flat Pub
Kylie Kay – Mercure/Birdrock
Madi Clarke – Little Shack
Kristie Gray – Fernhill Tavern
Jessica Bubb-Edwards – Fredo Pub

Each winner took home a $500 Visa gift card for their hard work and dedication.

Award winners with Director Alistair Flower and General Manager Shane Curry

Group Award Winners

These legends snagged $1000 Visa gift cards for their all-round excellence in output, attitude, and teamwork:

Customer Service Legend – Isaac Horan
Most Valued Player – Mike Montgomery
Leader of the Pack – Clio Shannon

Best Dressed – A Winning Pair!

When it came to best dressed, Flower Hotels Directors Renee and Alistair Flower stole the show. Renee rocked a Vegas-style wedding dress with veil and bouquet, while Alistair turned heads in a green suit covered in playing cards, topped off with silver glittery boots.