The closing date for nominations in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence has been extended, with the cut-off time now 5pm on Friday June 24.

The 2011 HM Awards are open to staff and properties across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Entering the HM Awards is a simple, ten-minute process and for the first time is being done entirely online at www.hmawards.com.au

A record 48 HM Awards will be awarded in 2011 and recognise excellence over a range of categories, spanning people, departments, properties and chains.

The 2011 HM Awards gala presentation dinner is being held at Sydney Town Hall on September 2. For bookings, contact James Wells on +61 (0)2 8586 6101 or email james@intermedia.com.au

For sponsorship enquiries, contact Adam Daff on +61 (0)2 8586 6207 or email adaff@intermedia.com.au

For all other enquiries, contact James Wilkinson on +61 (0)2 8586 6204 or email jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au