Winners announced at the 2024 South Holland Business Awards

Over 250 business professionals gathered at Springfields Conference and Events Centre in Spalding for the annual awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in customer service, skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity throughout the South Holland district. 

The evening kicked off with a sparkling drinks reception, followed by a delicious three-course dinner, live entertainment, and, of course, the highlight of the night—the awards presentation. 

TED Talk speaker and creator of the ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, Richard Askam, hosted the event, guiding guests through the categories and revealing the winners. 

Here is the full list of winners: 

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

PSP IT 

Businessperson of the Year – sponsored by South Holland District Council 

Reinhard Biehler 

Business Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Lincolnshire Field Products 

Contained Technologies Ltd  

Excellence in Customer Care – sponsored by Calthrops Solicitors LLP 

The Woodlands Hotel 

Food, Drink and Farming Business of the Year – S.E.L to the World (HM Government, Midlands Engine and The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership)

Worldwide Fruit 

Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Charmed Interiors 

Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre 

Supporting the Community – sponsored by Lightspeed Broadband 

PSP IT 

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

Wiktoria Koscielniak & Daniel Nieuwenhuizen 

Lifetime Achievement 

David Norton 

Simon Beardsley, Chief Executive of the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce: “Firstly, I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks, on behalf of myself, the Chamber, and the judging panel, to all of our winners, finalists, and applicants for their time and effort in submitting their entries. 

South Holland is brimming with talent and exceptional service, and these awards are a chance to highlight and celebrate the outstanding work being done here. We are proud to offer a platform for businesses to showcase their achievements and success. 

A huge thank you to our headline sponsor, FreshLink Bulk, for their invaluable support. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of all our sponsors, and we’re excited to continue this journey with you in the future.” 

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

FreshLinc Bulk, Charmed Interiors, Woodhouse Farm Hotel & Spa, South Holland District Council, S.E.L to the World (HM Government, Midlands Engine and The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership), University Academy Holbeach, Lincolnshire Field Products, Calthrops Solicitors, Americold, Seagate Homes, Lightspeed Broadband, Quince Contracting Services, Davis-Wright Haulage Ltd.