The Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards announced the 2023 list of finalists after a thorough judging process. This year, the awards saw a notable 15% surge in entries, spotlighting the thriving business community in Lincolnshire.

The event, generously sponsored by the University of Lincoln Research & Enterprise, Lincoln Be Smarter, Lincoln Science & Innovation Park, Duncan & Toplis, PALS Battalion, Streets Heaver Computing, Streets Chartered Accountants, and Regus, pledges to honour the finest businesses and entrepreneurs in Lincolnshire.

The sponsors and industry experts (pictured above) gathered for a judging lunch on Wednesday, 18th October at the Think Tank in Lincoln, with the task of evaluating the entries, each boasting its unique success narrative and contribution to the local economy. The categories for which finalists have been selected include Business Innovation, Start-up of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Tech Business of the Year.

“We were truly impressed by the calibre and diversity of the entries this year,” said Katrina Burrill, Director of Stonebow Media. “It is patently clear that Lincolnshire is home to a dynamic and pioneering business community that continues to flourish and exert a positive influence.”

The Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards 2023 guarantees an evening of celebration and accolades for the finalists and winners. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 7th December, at The Engine Shed in Lincoln, when the winners will be announced in each category. This festive gathering not only offers a platform to celebrate the achievements of local businesses, but also provides an occasion for colleagues and friends to unite for a memorable evening.

Tickets for the event are now available and can be reserved now. Do not let this opportunity slip by to partake in this exhilarating celebration of Lincolnshire’s entrepreneurial drive and technological innovation. The Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards 2023 promises to be an evening to remember.

Finalists 2023


Growth/scale-up Business of the Year

  • ADHD 360 
  • CM Civils & Surveys 
  • Old Farm Spa
  • Rebecca Heald 
  • SuperFOIL

Business Innovation

  • Contora
  • InLine Therapies
  • Number 75 Design
  • Starglaze Windows and Conservatories 
  • Wilson Architects 

Apprentice of the Year

  • Callum Ecobichon, Lincolnshire Marketing
  • Lauren Fryer, Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC
  • Mia Owen, West Lindsey Landscapes Limited

E-Commerce Business of the Year

  • Baa Baby
  • Gifts from Handpicked 
  • Valley & Peak

Taking on the World

  • Hooper Haulage 
  • Recovery Coach Academy
  • Surprise Shirts 
  • SweetDoughThings 
  • View Shift Productions CIC

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • 3 CATS Ltd
  • Dela Media 
  • Lincolnshire Marketing
  • Marc Rhodes Marketing
  • Rebecca Heald 

Tech Business of the Year

  • Eagle Eye Innovations
  • ERP Assistance 
  • Liz Drury Voiceovers
  • Saga Robotics / Thorvald
  • Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing

App/product of the Year

  • Light Dynamix 
  • Live Like Loyalty
  • Louth to Mouth
  • Zebedee Any Angle 

Start-up of the Year

  • Light Dynamix 
  • Louth to Mouth
  • Pragmatics 3D
  • The Mysterious Jeweller
  • Tok Agency

Business for a Purpose

  • Krantz Designs
  • Laser Red
  • Reuseabox

Transformation Through Technology

  • 1 Stop Spas
  • Eagle Eye Innovations
  • Live Like Loyalty
  • Saga Robotics / Thorvald

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

  • Chestnuts Retirement Home
  • J & S Plumbing and Heating
  • Live Like Loyalty
  • Reuseabox
  • Ringrose Law

To book your tickets for December 7, 2023 please visit the Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards website

More business awards in Lincolnshire

The Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards are organised by Stonebow Media, the publishers of The Lincolnite. The event is part of our series of yearly celebrations and spotlights on multiple sectors across Lincolnshire, including the Lincolnshire Education Excellence Awards, Lincolnshire Health and Beauty Awards, Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards, Lincolnshire Food and Farming Awards, Lincolnshire 30 Under 30, and the premier Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards, with the next event being held in May 2024 and nominations opening soon.

We’re pleased to announce that the nomination deadline for the 2023 Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards has been extended until midnight on Sunday, October 15.

This is your golden opportunity to gain the recognition that your business richly deserves. Hosted by Stonebow Media, the annual ceremony honours the crème de la crème of businesses in Greater Lincolnshire.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our munificent sponsors for their invaluable support: University of Lincoln Research & Enterprise Department, Sparkhouse, Streets Chartered Accountants, Streets Heaver Healthcare, Lincoln Be Smarter, PALS Batallion, Regus, Duncan and Toplis, and Lincoln Science and Innovation Park.

You now have extra time to submit nominations in any of our twelve carefully curated categories, designed to commend various dimensions of business brilliance in Lincolnshire:

  • Growth/Scale-up Business of the Year – sponsored by Regus
  • Business Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Lincoln Science and Innovation Park
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – sponsored by UoL Research & Enterprise
  • E-commerce Business of the Year – sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants
  • Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Stonebow Media
  • Taking on the World – sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants
  • Business for a Purpose (charitable/CSR) – sponsored by Duncan and Toplis
  • Tech Business of the Year – sponsored by Lincoln Be Smarter
  • Start-up of the Year – sponsored by UoL Research & Enterprise
  • App/Product of the Year – sponsored by MyLocal
  • Transformation Through Technology – sponsored by Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year – Sponsored by PALS Batallion

The judging will take place on October 18, with a distinguished panel of industry experts. The grand ceremony is scheduled for December 7 at the Engine Shed.

For further details, kindly visit the Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards website. Don’t miss this extended chance to showcase your business excellence.

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