Winners announced at Lincolnshire Business Awards 2024

Winners announced at Lincolnshire Business Awards 2024 

The Lincolnshire Business Awards 2024, held on March 15th at the Lincolnshire Showground, saw over 300 guests gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses across the region, making it a night to remember. 

Organised by the Haris Hildred Events, the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincolnshire Showground, the awards provided a platform to recognise and applaud the outstanding contributions made by businesses of all sizes and sectors.  

Guests were warmly welcomed by the event’s host and compere, Paul Hughes, an award-winning speaker and former UK military Special Operator, adding an extra layer of prestige to the occasion.  

The winners of the Lincolnshire Business Awards 2024 are: 

The Game Changer – Entrepreneur of the Year  

1 Stop Spas 

The Equality Trailblazer – Diversity and Inclusion Award  

Lincoln City Football Club 

The Problem Solver – Business Diversification Award – Sponsored by Karis Hildred Events 

Fire Shield Systems Ltd. 

The Global Player – Export Business of the Year – Sponsored by Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce 

Ramsden International 

The Planet Saver – Green Business of the Year – Sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau 

Ruddocks 

The Workforce Developer – Commitment to People Award – Sponsored by Lindum Group 

Starglaze Windows & Conservatories 

The Rapid Riser – Scale Up Business of the Year – Sponsored by Wilkin Chapman LLP 

Lincs Window Cleaning Ltd. 

The Field to Fork – Food, Drink and Farming Business of the Year - Sponsored by Wilkin Chapman LLP 

Small Beer Ltd. 

The Community Champion – Community Business of the Year – Sponsored by Lincolnshire Showground  

Fortis Therapy, Training & Consultancy 

Inspirational Business Leader  

Alexis Powell-Howard, Fortis Therapy, Training & Consultancy 

LBA 2024 Winner of Winners 

1 Stop Spas 

Simon Beardsley, CEO of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, expressed his congratulations to the winners, stating, “The Lincolnshire Business Awards are a showcase of the diverse talent and dedication within our business community. Congratulations to all the winners for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence.” 

Karis Hildred, owner of Karis Hildred Events, said: “I’d like to firstly take this opportunity thank our winners, finalists and all of our applicants for taking the time to put together a submission. 

“Lincolnshire is full of talent and these awards are all about recognising and showcasing this work and we are honoured to provide a platform for the businesses to shout about their successes.” 

The event would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors. The organisers extend their heartfelt appreciation to all sponsors for their invaluable contribution to the success of the awards ceremony; 

Karis Hildred Events, Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, Shakespeare Martineau, Lindum Group, Wilkin Chapman LLP, Lincolnshire Showground, Handelsbanken, Ruddocks, Staging & Events Services, Peachy Events.  

Over the past year, Krantz Designs has supported EDAN Lincs, an organisation aiding victims of abuse in Lincolnshire. Together they have been renovating EDAN’s safehouses, creating comforting spaces for residents. On the evening guests raised £1560 to further support this cause.  

Maria-Elianna Constantinou, Creative Director at Krantz Designs said “On behalf of the Krantz Designs team, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the attendees at the Lincoln Business Awards, whose collective generosity added £1,560 to our £13,000 total raised for End Domestic Abuse Now (EDAN Lincs). 

Over the past year, we’ve held sponsored hikes, charity auctions, and a host of other fundraising activities to support EDAN as we work to renovate their safehouses. Thank you to everyone who donated for supporting such an incredible cause.”