May 19, 2017 11.24 am
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Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards celebrate county’s innovative businesses
The third Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards 2017 celebrated the county’s most innovative and creative digital technology companies. Some 250 business representatives attended the awards held at The Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, as part of Lincolnshire Tech Week on Thursday, May 18, in anticipation of winning an accolade for their digital achievements. BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Melvyn…
The third Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards 2017 celebrated the county’s most innovative and creative digital technology companies.
Some 250 business representatives attended the awards held at The Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, as part of Lincolnshire Tech Week on Thursday, May 18, in anticipation of winning an accolade for their digital achievements.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Melvyn Prior presented the evening, revealing there had been over 100 entries across the 12 categories with around 40 local companies and individuals making the shortlist for the awards.
A judging panel, made up of business leaders and experts from across Greater Lincolnshire, met on Wednesday, April 26 to give their verdict on the record number of applications.
Neil Everett, CEO at Software Europe, winner of the Business of the Year category, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we have won an award, it has been an amazing experience. The room was full of amazing businesses and it is fantastic to know we have been a part of that.
“We had a thoroughly good evening, it has been great to see other businesses winning some awards.”
Daniel Ionescu, founding director of Stonebow Media, the breakthrough digital publishers of The Lincolnite, Lincolnshire Reporter and Lincolnshire Business, said: “The digital businesses we’re celebrating throughout Lincolnshire Tech Week are putting the county on the map, and we congratulate every one of our awards finalists for the part they play in disrupting industry with groundbreaking technology.
“The awards were the biggest yet and truly reflected the excitement that’s rumbling over digital industry in Lincolnshire.
“We want to thank all our awards sponsors, as well as our Lincs Tech judging panel, whose dedication and support has been integral to the success of the biggest digital celebration in the county.”
The winners of the 2017 Lincolnshire Digital and Tech Awards are:
Contribution to Technology: Daniel Westlake, MD of Cursor
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Daniel Westlake was awarded with a special award as an ambassador for Digital and Tech Industries in Lincolnshire.
On receiving the award, which was secret until the night itself, Daniel said: “It was wholly unexpected! It was really nice to be recognised but I also think it is a big pat on the back for what is going on in Lincolnshire.
“I think what the awards are doing here is excellent and what it is doing is championing Lincolnshire businesses and in particular the tech businesses, which are really showing the way forward.”
Tech in Education: Riseholme College
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Sponsors: Lincoln Minster School
Runners-up: Tension Group
Online Retailer of the Year: Santa Sacks Co.
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Sponsors: Lincolnshire Business
Runners-up: Gifts from Handpicked
Entrepreneur of the Year: Paul Cooper – Pocket Sergeant
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Sponsors: The Lincolnite
Runners-up: Peter Watson – Chatty Imp
Global Ambitions: Inzpire Ltd.
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Sponsors: Lincoln Half Marathon
Runners-up: Page Tiger
Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year: Chatty Imp for ‘Share the Love’
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Sponsors: Your Print Partner
Runners-up: Zazzle Media for ‘AO.com’
Small Business of the Year: Page Tiger
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Sponsors: HSBC
Runners-up: Greens Water Systems
Rising Star: Greg Downey from Orderwise
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Sponsors: Lagat
Runners-up: Julie Keen from Pink Jacket Marketing
Best Use of Multi-Media: Visit Lincoln
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Sponsors: Peachy Events
Runners-up: Epix Media
Startup of the Year: Pocket Sergeant
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Sponsors: Business Lincolnshire
Runners-up: Tension Group
Innovation in Tech: Screen IT Media
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Sponsors: University of Lincoln
Runners-up: Tenantia Ltd.
Product of the Year: Inzpire Ltd.
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Sponsors: Cursor
Runners-up: Orderwise
Business of the Year: Software Europe
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Sponsors: Streets Chartered Accountants
Runners-up: Orderwise
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From 4am on Tuesday, December 7, anyone wishing to travel to the UK must show proof of a negative PCR or LFD pre-departure test, taken no earlier than 48 hours before departure. This applies to vaccinated passengers and children aged 12 and above.
Nigeria will slo be added to the travel red list from 4am Monday, December 6, following 21 cases of Omicron reported in England which are linked to travel from this country, with 134 UK cases now reported in total.
New Government analysis indicates the window between infection and infectiousness may be shorter for the Omicron COVID variant, which increases the efficacy of pre-departure testing as it is more likely to identify positive cases before travel.
Airlines will be required to check for pre-departure tests alongside completed Passenger Locator Form, and passengers will not be allowed to board a flight without providing evidence of a negative test result.
Given the reduced incubation period of the Omicron variant, passengers are advised to take the pre-departure test as close as possible to their scheduled departure to the UK and no earlier than 48 hours before travelling.
The Government said these additional measures are vital to delay the import of additional cases and slow the rise in cases within the UK.
All temporary measures will be reviewed after three weeks to ensure that they remain necessary and proportionate, and this will take place on December 20.
Animal Protection Services is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of people involved in badger baiting following an incident in Lincolnshire.
A badger was rescued by Lincolnshire Badger Group from a warehouse in Market Rasen, which had suffered injuries that were consistent with badger baiting.
Badger baiting is a form of blood sport that involves a dog being forced to fight with a badger.
Unfortunately, due the serious injuries sustained, the vet was forced to euthanise the badger.
Jacob Lloyd, a trustee of Animal Protection Services, said: “Badger baiting is a horrific cruel blood sport that affects the welfare of dogs and badgers.
“These wild animals will suffer immensely in the moments’ leading up to their deaths.
“This is a despicable crime that was made illegal in 1835. Despite it being illegal, we are hearing of more badger baiting cases than ever before.”
“We are offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to a conviction of badger baiting.
“All of the information that is provided to us will be treated in the strictest confidence and any source may wish to remain anonymous.”
Anyone with information should call Animal Protection Services on 020 4534 2786 or send information by email to [email protected].
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