John McHugh

  • Hall of Fame
  • 2016

John McHugh served as a national board member for 11 years with a keen interest in all aspects of the hospitality industry. For 20+ years John has been a member of the Southland Branch executive committee and has also served as the branch president.

John's active role in the community continues to keep him involved and engaged with the community the past 25+ years and his involvement in local government includes being Chairman of the Winton Community Board for the last 15 years.

John and his wife Nancy own and operate the Central Southland Lodge in Winton. The Central Southland Lodge has accommodation, gaming machines, full TAB, a Super Liquor Bottle Store and all other services expected in a Country Hotel. John and Nancy have been actively involved in local clubs, none more so than the rugby club of which they were major sponsors.