Hospitality NT President’s Lunch

2026 Presidents Lunch

Save the date - Tuesday 17th November 2026.

 

2025 Presidents Lunch

The 2025 event was held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 in the Beachside Pavilion at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, and once again proved why it is such a valued annual tradition, bringing together members, partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate the year that was, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy the festive spirit.

Alongside exceptional food, drinks and great company, the lunch also delivered an opportunity to give back to the community. Thanks to the incredible generosity shown on the day - and the outstanding auction items so kindly donated - we are proud to share that more than $50,000 was raised for Is It Sepsis, along with an additional $2,500 for Cancer Council NT through our 50 Club.

We thank everyone who attended, contributed and supported the event, helping make it such a memorable and meaningful occasion.

These funds will help Is It Sepsis continue promoting lifesaving sepsis awareness right across the Territory.

Alongside raising much-needed funds for Is it Sepsis & Cancer Council NT, the 2025 President’s Lunch also celebrated two industry legends, presenting 25 Year Service Awards to Darryl Thomas and Michael Rochford.

 

 

2024 Presidents Lunch

The Hospitality NT President's Lunch is an annual event for Hospitality NT members and industry stakeholders to network and celebrate the festive season and also serves as an opportunity to raise funds for worthwhile local charities.

The 2024 President's Lunch was held on Tuesday 19th November at the Beachside Pavilion at Mindil Beach Casino Resort.

This year over $60,000 was rasied for Foodbank NT. Foodbank NT works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity. They procure and collect surplus food from various sources, including retailers, manufacturers, and growers, and distribute it to people in need. Foodbank NT aims to provide essential food support to vulnerable individuals and families, helping to improve their well-being and quality of life. The establishment of the operations in Darwin and Alice Springs, is supporting their mission - to get the most good food to those in need in the most efficient way possible, helping to reduce hunger in the Territory. In 2025 they will look to open another store in Katherine. 

In addition to raising much needed funds for NT Foodbank, the 2024 President's Lunch also acknowledged two industry legends 25 Year Service Awards to Lori Gardner and Leigh Jennings. 

 

2023 Presidents Lunch

Thank you to everyone that attended our President's Lunch on Tuesday 21st November 2023. Through your generosity we raised $36,556 for the Australian Childhood Foundation's work in the NT - an incredible result! 

Congratulations to this year's 25 Year Service recipients: Greg Crozier, Sean Mahoney and Paul & Sarah Palmer.

The day could not be possible without the continued support from our Event Partners, CUB & LION, our amazing beverage sponsors, the many businesses that donated to the Live and Silent auctions and Hospitality NT's sponsors and associates.
  

2022 Presidents Lunch

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2022 President's Lunch - it was a great day for the industry to come together after another challenging year and raise money for a worthy cause. Through the generosity on the day, we were proud to announce $38,341 will be donated to Cancer Council NT in memory of Dave Cannon, who most tragically passed away in August after a long and courageous battle with Melanoma.  

Congratulations to our 25 Year Service Award recipients, Avril Baynes and Carol 'Gran' Walker-Moffatt for your wonderful contribution to our industry which continues on today!