Hilton Surfers Paradise's first birthday celebration has coincided with a major award win for the $700 million property located on Queensland's Gold Coast.

The hotel was awarded the prestigious title of 2012 Hotel Management Awards 'New Hotel' of the year at a gala dinner held in Sydney on Friday 7 September.

The accolade comes just as the hotel is commencing a month long calendar of special birthday activities and events from 10 September - 10 October 2012 including an evening hosted by celebrity Chef Luke Mangan.

According to Hilton Surfers Paradise General Manager David Kelly the hotel's Birthday Month program will provide locals and visitors with the opportunity to be part of the celebrations and festivities to mark the occasion, and now it will also give them a chance to share in the glory of the hotel's first major award.

"We are extremely proud to be voted the best new hotel property in Australia and believe this is a real achievement for both Hilton Hotels and Resorts and the Gold Coast as a destination.

"As we celebrate our first birthday month, this award shines the spotlight on everything the hotel has achieved over its first 12 months of operation.

"We have successfully created a product that reflects the energy of Surfers and the style of Hilton, and would like to thank our customers for embracing the vision and team culture we have at the hotel."

Since welcoming its first guests to the hotel in September 2011, Hilton Surfers Paradise has provided employment for over 300 team members, attracted over 130,000 visitors to Surfers Paradise, and made a significant contribution to the local economy utilising local products and suppliers throughout Salt grill, FIX bar, The Food Store and other areas of the hotel.

The hotel was a finalist in 10 categories at the 2012 Hotel Management Awards including 'Australian General Manager.' Marketing and Communications Manager, Chelsea Steber was acknowledged as the 'Communications Associate/Manager' of the year, and the hotel was also Highly Commended in the 'Marketing Campaign' category.

A full program of activities and events for Birthday Month is available at www.hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au/birthday. Book your accommodation prior to 26 September to save 20% on rooms and dining at Hilton Surfers Paradise including Salt grill by Luke Mangan.