In 2016, U.G.L.Y. Bartenders raised nearly $1.8 million, providing over 22,500 nights of accommodation; the generous work of these bartenders and their venues enables the Leukaemia Foundation to help 61 Australian families facing the challenge of blood cancer every night of the year.
U.G.L.Y. Bartenders have put their fundraising creativity to the test and have created events such as Dance Offs, 24-Hour Marathons and Lawn Bowls; Disco Parties, Fluro Paint Nights, Bogan Bingo Nights, Car Rallies, U.G.L.Y. Trivia Nights, Tattooing for U.G.L.Y., in-venue tastings, U.G.L.Y. Challenges, Cocktails on the Balcony, U.G.L.Y. Tapas Nights, Dog and Car Washes (separately of course), U.G.L.Y De-Fluffings (waxing and shaving various bits to raise $), U.G.L.Y. Weddings, Luau Parties, Halloween U.G.L.Y. Nights, Family Fun Days, U.G.L.Y. Blue themed events, and much, much more.
Bartenders have gone above and beyond to ensure that U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year is a fun and fabulous way to get patrons to their venues, have a wonderful experience, and raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation at the same time!
Our 2016 State Winners are:
QLD: Paolo Giancarlo Gabrielloni, from Edgewater Dining and Lounge Bar, raising $30,168
NSW & ACT, Carissa Hutton, Milestone Hotel, Dubbo, raising $25,081
VIC, Jenny Lagozzino, Lagozzino's Top Pub, Tatura, raising $15,016
SA, Judy Aldridge, The Halfway Hotel, Beverly, raising $13,458
WA, Vicki Sankey, Oyster Bar, Mandurah, raising $18,510
NT, Casey Sentence, Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge, Yulara, raising $41,520
TAS, Merv Wrathall, The Elwick Hotel, Glenorchy, raising $5,800
Participants in the U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year campaign demonstrate their ‘Understanding Generous Likeable You’ and raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Every $80 raised by an U.G.L.Y. Bartender provides one night’s accommodation for this service.
Thanks to all the venues and bartenders involved in the 2016 U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year, and for info on the 2017 campaign visit www.uglybartender.org.au
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