We Won Gold at the Victorian Tourism Awards!
We are over the moon to share some incredible news. Sovereign Park Motor Inn has won Gold in the 4 – 4.5 star accommodation category at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards. For a small, third-generation family-owned and operated property like ours, this is huge. Honestly, it still feels surreal.
So much work went into our submission. Reading the judges’ feedback and seeing them recognise our data driven approach, our focus on the visitor experience, and our commitment to our values made it all worth it.
A Heartfelt Thank You
This award is not just a win for us. It is a win for our whole team, our guests, and the Ballarat community. We were up against some big players, and to come out on top is something we will never forget.
We also could not have done this without Anna, our amazing mentor. Her guidance, encouragement, and expertise shaped our submission in such a meaningful way, and we only wish she could have been there on the night to celebrate with us.
A big thank you as well to Tourism Mid West Victoria for connecting us with Anna and for their unwavering support of operators like us. Their investment in regional businesses goes well beyond awards night, and we are so grateful.
What’s Next
This win has given us even more energy to keep doing what we love. We are now heading to the national awards, being held in Western Australia in March. It is exciting, a little nerve wracking, and a huge honour. And we are ready to show that small, family run places can deliver big experiences.
A heartfelt thank you again to our guests, our incredible team, Anna, and TMV. Each of you helped make this moment possible. We cannot wait to welcome you to Sovereign Park Motor Inn and celebrate this Gold win together!
