Systematic Celebrates Landmark Year with Double Win at Business Awards

Lincolnshire-based creative services company Systematic is marking its 50th trading year with standout success, having been recognised with two major accolades at the 2025 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.

The Awards culminated in a spectacular evening on 15th May at Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall. The awards, led by Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce are in their 23rd year, with headline support from Phillips 66. It was a glittering celebration of business excellence across the region.

Systematic proudly took home the HETA Green Sustainability Award and were also honoured to receive the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award, the top prize of the evening. Guests were treated to a spectacular show featuring students from Grimsby Institute and North Lindsey College, as well as cast members from Mamma Mia - a fitting touch of nostalgia for Systematic, which launched in April 1975, the very same month ABBA released their self-titled album featuring the iconic hit.

The stars, and sequins, were well and truly aligned. Founded to meet the growing demand for personalised computer stationery, Systematic quickly built a reputation for reliability and service excellence. These values remain at the heart of the business, even as it has evolved to offer a wide range of creative services and marketing products to clients across the UK. In fact, 2025 also marks 25 years of oodle, the brand under which Systematic delivers its design and creative expertise.

Sustainability at the Heart of Systematic

The business’s initial entry into the awards was focused on sustainability, a core value that continues toguide its strategic direction. The judging panel sought organisations actively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and creating long-term, positive change - and Systematic’s submission stood out.

As a small-to-medium enterprise operating outside of the traditional ‘green’ sector, Systematic approaches sustainability with pragmatism and purpose. Their belief? Small actions can create big ripples. The company’s environmental journey began formally in 2009 with ISO 14001 accreditation. Today, they operate a fully electric vehicle fleet, are entirely fossil fuel-free, and use 100% renewable energy -supported by a 50-panel, 23kWp solar array. No waste goes to landfill. Systematic also measures and manages their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in alignment with the GHG Protocol, with their second full carbon footprint verified earlier this year as part of their roadmap to net zero.

Environmental considerations are woven into every client project, from material selection to production methods that prioritise efficiency and minimal impact. Many of Systematic’s clients now look to the team for sustainable corporate gift solutions, that begin with their curated range.

Celebrating Excellence

The highlight of the evening came when Systematic was announced as the winner of the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award - a prestigious honour reserved for a business that demonstrates outstanding performance across profitability, adaptability, management, and sustainability.

Operations Director Jacqui Vear reflected on the achievement: “We’ve always valued the benchmarking, inspiration, and connections that come with award forums. They’re a reminder that we’re part of a dynamic, progressive business community. To enjoy this level of success at such a prestigious event is an unbelievable honour - a celebration of where we’ve been, and a launchpad for where we’re going.