Winners announced at largest South Holland Business Awards yet

Businesses scooped prizes last night (10th November) at the largest South Holland Business Awards to date.

Hosted by Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and headline sponsor, FreshLinc, the awards returned with a bang, nearly doubling in size after a two year break due to the pandemic.

Over 320 guests and 40 businesses attended the event which took place at Springfields Conference & Events Centre in Spalding to celebrate all that is great in South Holland.

Guests were mesmerised by the magic provided by Scott Perry Magician, enjoyed a sparkling drinks reception upon arrival, a three-course meal and of course, the award ceremony itself.

Opening the evening’s celebrations, running through the categories and announcing the winners, was TED Talker and the brains behind the ‘shareacoke’ campaign, Richard Askam.

The full list of winners:

Business of the Year – sponsored by Woodhouse Farm Hotel & Spa

Melon&Co Ltd

Business Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Duncan & Toplis

Eye Guide MC

Excellence in Customer Care – sponsored by Calthrops Solicitors LLP

Spalding Water Taxi Company

Food, Drink and Farming Business of the Year – sponsored by Lincolnshire Field Products

Vine House Farm Ltd

Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Charmed Interiors

Harringtons

Supporting the Community – sponsored by Welland Power

Worldwide Fruit Ltd

Business Person of the Year – sponsored by South Holland District Council

Justin Szymborski, Melon&Co

Young Achiever of the Year – sponsored by the University Academy Holbeach

Milly Mason, Worldwide Fruit

And highly commended is Matthew Day, Maples Solicitors LLP and Lisa Wright, National Centre for Food Manufacturing.

A special award was given on the night to Paul Tomlinson, Managing Director of Davis Worldwide who was recognised as an ‘Inspirational Community Ambassador’ through the work he does with work experience and inspiring the next generation.

Simon Beardsley, Chief Executive at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I’d like to firstly take this opportunity, on behalf of myself, the Chamber and the judging panel to thank our winners, finalists and all of our applicants for taking the time to put together a submission.

“South Holland is an area full of talent and excellent service and these awards are all about recognising and showcasing this work and we are so proud and honoured to provide a platform for the businesses to shout about their successes.

“I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our headline sponsor, FreshLinc, this event really wouldn’t be possible without the support and generosity of all our sponsors, and we look forward to making a return next year.”

The Chamber would like to say a huge thank you to all sponsors on the night;

Americold, AJS Control & Automation, Charmed Interiors, Calthrops Solicitors LLP, Chattertons, Duncan & Toplis, FreshLinc, Lincolnshire Field Products, South Holland District Council, Upp, University Academy Holbeach, Welland Power and Woodhouse Farm Hotel & Spa.

See the full gallery here.

All photography is by Chris Vaughan.