Some of the top business talents in the district have been recognised recently.
The South Holland Business Awards were recently held by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce at Springfields Events Centre.
For the second year in a row, Pinchbeck based IT firm PSP was named as the Business of the Year.
George Sly, of the Sutton St James firm Horizon agriculture, took home the Business Person of the Year award.
There were two awards for the Spalding firm South Lincs Security with its managing director Jarred Farmer named the Up and Coming Business Person of the Year and its brand ambassador Niamh Belshaw was a joint winner of the Young Achiever of the Year for those under 30.
She shared it with Boston College’s Keegan Nuttell-Cartwright.
There were two awards for insect farming firm Fairman Knight and Sons which picked up the Doing Business for Good – The ESG Champion Award and the Business Innovation of the Year gongs.
Another Spalding firm in RW Landscaping was named the Small Business of the Year while Italian restaurant Amici won Food and Drink Business of the Year.
Recognition for Supporting The Community went to The Water’s Edge pub in River Bank, Spalding while the Visitor Attraction Of the Year is the Moulton Windmill Project.
Alan Lambert from the windmill was among those in attendance.
“Attracting 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each year, Moulton Windmill is a registered charity run entirely by dedicated volunteers,” he said. “For the past 20 years, visitor books have overflowed with praise and compliments from near and far.
“With knowledgeable guides, a beautiful setting, excellent accessibility, and a charming tearoom, it offers a truly memorable experience for everyone who visits”.
There was also a Lifetime Achievement acknowledgment for Nigel Burch, the economic development and inward investment manager at South Holland District Council.
He’s been with the authority for more than 19 years having previously been with Robinson Bros as a partner from almost straight out of school.
Simon Beardsley, chief executive of the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to put forward an entry—winners, shortlisted businesses, and all those who applied.
“Your commitment and enthusiasm make these awards possible.
“South Holland is full of remarkable people and organisations delivering outstanding service, and tonight gives us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on that excellence.
“It’s an honour for the Chamber to provide a stage where local businesses can celebrate their accomplishments.
“Our sincere thanks go to our headline sponsor, Freshlinc, whose support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life.
“We’re also deeply appreciative of every sponsor involved.
“Your contributions make all of this achievable, and we look forward to working together again in the years ahead.”
