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Lincolnshire 30 Under 30: 2021’s brightest young minds celebrated at Lincoln Cathedral

A celebration of Lincolnshire’s inspiring high achievers

The Lincolnite and sponsors proudly celebrated 30 of the county’s most prominent young talents at Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House on Thursday night.

The 2021 30 Under 30 event on October 28 welcomed esteemed winners, who were handed awards for their outstanding entrepreneurship, charitable endeavours and life achievements.

The winners found the walls of the Chapter House adorned with their portraits, which were also featured on The Lincolnite along with their stories so far.

Meet the Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 rising stars

From disability activists to sportspeople and trailblazing business owners, the winners joined in celebration, swapping ideas and toasting their achievements.

Check out our photos from the reception event:

Para athlete Thomas Talbot, 17, with his award and portrait in Lincoln Cathedral. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Peter Watson and Bradley McKenny, directors of Featured and Distract. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Shannon Toyne, owner of Duckegg Theatre Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Student and gymnast Lauren Douce, 17, returning for a second time at Lincoln Cathedral for Lincolnshire 30 Under 30. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Peter Watson of Distract and his proud dad at the reception event. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Lincolnite Editor Daniel Ionescu, with Costa Kyriacou and Esme Hobbs from sponsors Ringrose Law, and 30 Under 30 winner Tanvir Hassan of Attract!. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Megan Gell when not in Meg’s Kitchen, making yummy vegan treats. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

At the Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 reception event at Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Professional snooker player Steven Hallworth with his Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 portrait and award. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Goalkeeper Joe-anne Butterfield with her dad at the Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 reception event. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Justin and Samantha Pover from Visit Lincoln, Tanvir Hassan and Georgi Nenov from Attract!, and The Lincolnite Editor Daniel Ionescu. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Lincolnite Editor Daniel Ionescu, Luke Smith, founder of Seaweed Culture, and Charlotte Baxter from sponsors Sparkhouse. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Luke Smith, founder of Seaweed Culture, with his award and portrait. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Kelly Goodchild of Sponsors Streets Chartered Accountants, Matt Russell of sponsors Jolt, The Lincolnite Editor Daniel Ionescu, Alexis Outram (Streets), Bradley McKenny of Distract, and James Pinchbeck, Streets Partner. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Disability consultant Jo Tolley. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The winners of The Lincolnite’s 30 Under 30 2021 came together at a celebration evening in the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral. Pictured: Ryan Lovett, Jo Tolley and Zoe Burnett. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

PR man and Senior Aircraftman Dan James Clarke. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 portraits captured by The Lincolnite photographer Steve Smailes were on display in the Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House.

The reception at Lincoln Cathedral celebrated the achievements so far of the Lincolnshire 30 Under 30. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite


Meet the Lincolnshire 30 Under 30 rising stars