The winners have been announced for the inaugural Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2022 organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, in partnership with the University of Lincoln Research & Enterprise.
Almost 300 people gathered at the Engine Shed in Lincoln on May 26 to celebrate business achievements and find out who won in the 11 categories.
The evening was hosted by Lincoln actor Colin McFarlane, with delicious food from city caterer Salted Orange.
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The 2022 winners and finalists are
SME of the Year
— Sponsored by University of Lincoln Research & Enterprise
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ADHD 360 Limited – WINNER
Hanworth Country Park
Pallinc
TFM Countrystore
UK Alternative Energy
Family Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Wright Vigar
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Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing – WINNER
Daisy Made Farm
Fox (Owmby) Limited
R H Smith & Sons Wigmakers T/A Smiffys
RW Stokes Tea and Coffee
Exporter/International Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Duncan & Toplis
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R H Smith & Sons Wigmakers T/A Smiffys – WINNER
Legless Limited
Liz Drury Voiceovers
Makan Bites
Specialist Heat Exchangers
Business Innovation/Innovator of the Year
— Sponsored by Productivity Programme
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Blossom and Best – WINNER
BeamOut Studios
Firmative Media
Live Like Loyalty
Seraph Technologies Limited
Agri-Food Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Stonebow Media
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Jones Food Company – WINNER
JRH Water Management
Seaweed Culture
Charitable Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Ringrose Law
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MENTalk Lincs CIC – WINNER
Headway Lincolnshire
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
LIVES
Sophie’s Journey
Environmental / Sustainable Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Lincoln Minster School
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Seaweed Culture – WINNER
Evolve Flowers
JRH Water Management
Systematic Print Management
UK Alternative Energy
Rising Star of the Year
— Sponsored by University of Lincoln Research & Enterprise
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Jonathan Brewer, Tradeglaze (Lincoln) – WINNER
Cheryl Ellron, Makan Bites
Hannah Lockwood-Geck, Fizzco
James Hopkins, DBS Digital
Tom Remington, The Strait and Narrow
Business Leader of the Year
— Sponsored by Lincoln Science & Innovation Park
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Phillip Anderton, ADHD 360 – WINNER
Julie Priestley, DBS Digital
Michael Jones, Hairdressing Supplies Lincoln
Sara Boland, Influence Landscape Planning and Design
Wendy Clarkson, Fizzco
Business of the Year
— Sponsored by Productivity Programme
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Witham Group – WINNER
KryptoKloud
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
RW Stokes Tea and Coffee
The Strait and Narrow
Andrew Stevenson Award
Luke Smith – Seaweed Culture – WINNER
This award has been created to honour Andrew Stevenson’s legacy after he sadly passed away in December 2020. During his time as Founding Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Lincoln, Andrew developed and enabled an accessible infrastructure for Greater Lincolnshire Businesses, launching numerous platforms and initiatives. Hundreds of SMEs in the region have benefited from these programmes, raising innovation potential, and driving forward local economic growth.
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A great night for all finalists and guests
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A delicious menu from Salted Orange
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