The Redlands on Moreton Bay Tourism Awards last week recognised the achievements of the local industry with awards to 12 tourism businesses in the Redlands and four Hall of Fame winners.

The Lighthouse, Cleveland Point, won the strongly contested Advertising Energy Gold Award for the highest award judging score. The award provides significant industry promotion benefits for the winner.

Sirromet Winery won two award categories and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the gala dinner and award presentation, held in front of 120 guests at the Palms Auditorium of the Redlands Sporting Club, winner of the Club Award category.

Yarrandabbi Dreaming, which provides secluded beachfront accommodation on Macleay Island in an acre of organic orchard gardens, was recognised with the award for New Tourism Development.

Congratulating all the award winners, Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson said that the innovative experiences offered by businesses such as Yarrandabbi Dreaming were part of a unique Redland tourist experience.

Four 2008 award winners Stradbroke Weddings, Mt Cotton Guest House, Sirromet Winery and the Redlands Sporting Club, were also inducted into the Hall of Fame for repeated success in winning industry recognition.

The 2008 Redlands on Moreton Bay Tourism Awards winners and finalists:

* Tourist Attractions (sponsored by Bayside Bulletin): Sirromet Winery, winner.

* Ecotourism (sponsored by Bayside Bulletin): Redlands Indigiscapes Centre, winner.

* Heritage and Cultural Tourism (sponsored by Sirromet Winery): Ormiston House, winner; Redland Art Gallery, finalist.

* Specialised Tourism Services (sponsored by Sea Stradbroke): Stradbroke Weddings, winner.

* Tour and Transport Operators (sponsored by Redlands Sporting Club): Straddie Kingfisher Tours, winner.

* Tourism Restaurants (sponsored by Redlands RSL): The Lighthouse, winner; Tanja’s Cafe and Restaurant, finalist.

* Tourism Wineries (sponsored by Sea Stradbroke): Sirromet Winery, winner.

* Hosted Accommodation (sponsored by Brisbane Marketing): Mt Cotton Guest House, winner; Lamb Island B&B, finalist; Macleay Island Accommodation, finalist.

* New Tourism Development (sponsored by Brisbane Marketing): Yarrandabbi Dreaming, winner.

* Clubs (sponsored by Stockland): Redlands Sporting Club, winner.

* Advertising Energy Gold Award (sponsored by Advertising Energy): The Lighthouse, winner.

* Hall Of Fame inductees: Stradbroke Weddings for specialised tourism services, Mt Cotton Guest House for hosted accommodation, Redlands Sporting Club for clubs, Sirromet Winery for tourist attractions.