Award Partners
Without the support of our dedicated Award Partners, this year’s Tourism Excellence Awards wouldn’t be possible. A huge thank you to them for their ongoing support. Get to know them all a little better, find out why they have decided to support the event and champion our visitor economy, and discover who will be presenting each award category…
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Lincolnshire Showground
Sponsoring: The Outstanding Contribution Award, which will be presented by Charlotte Powell
Charlotte Powell, CEO at the Lincolnshire Showground, said: “Sponsoring an award is our way of celebrating the remarkable people and ideas driving our industry forward within Lincolnshire.”
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Knapton Wright
Sponsoring: Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award, which will be presented by Alex Wright
Alex Wright, Managing Director and Co-founder of Knapton Wright, said: “As an agency we are thrilled to be partnering with Destination Lincolnshire and Discover Rutland to help deliver this year’s The Tourism Excellence Awards for Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. Businesses working across the very vast landscape that is today’s tourism and visitor economy industry are some of those going above and beyond to bring sustainability and a sense of ethical responsibility to the fore. The aspirations the sector has at a national level to address its environmental impact are absolutely to be applauded, and I for one am looking forward to seeing how Visit England’s ambitions progress into 2025. Given our focus on working with brands that put people and the planet first, Knapton Wright is delighted to see sustainability at the heart of so many visitor economy businesses, including, of course, agency Director Louise’s self-catering accommodation, The Old Granary, a Tourism Award winner in 2020 and 2022!”
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Heart of Lincs (North Kesteven District Council)
Sponsoring: Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, which will be presented by Cllr Richard Wright
North Kesteven District Council Leader Cllr Richard Wright said: “Tourism excellence lives in all of the daily actions and interactions which together form a fantastic visitor economy. It’s in the cafes and restaurants ensuring that their customers have a great visit; the shops and businesses providing unique products and services; the hospitality and accommodation venues offering a great place to stay; the attractions big and small which provide unforgettable experiences; and so much more. Large visitor attractions act as launchpads through which visitors and residents alike can easily discover more. They provide excellent cornerstone experiences which reflect local culture, history and heritage, and other aspects while also working with partners to promote nearby food and drink options, stays and attractions to ensure people keep coming back to the area. It’s this co-operative and holistic role in the visitor economy which we seek to recognise as sponsor for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category, as well as continuing to be an active partner in Destination Lincolnshire’s work to support businesses and help the wider visitor economy to grow.”
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East Lindsey District Council
Sponsoring: New Tourism Business of the Year, which will be presented by Cllr Craig Leyland
Craig Leyland, Leader at East Lindsey District Council, said: “I am delighted that East Lindsey District Council is able to sponsor the New Tourism Business of the Year Award at this fantastic event that celebrates all of the positive work going on across the region to improve our visitor offer. Our local businesses are of great importance to us as a council, as they are a huge contributor to our local economy and add to the vibrancy of our towns. The opportunity to shine the spotlight on the work of some of these businesses is very exciting, and I very much look forward to attending, hearing their inspiring stories, and presenting the award on the night.”
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West Lindsey District Council
Sponsoring: Arts, Heritage and Culture Award, which will be presented by Cllr Stephen Bunney
Cllr Stephen Bunney, at West Lindsey District Council, said: “West Lindsey District Council is delighted to be a part of the awards, it is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the wonderful array of visitor economy businesses we have in our beautiful county.”
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Insight6
Sponsoring: Experience of the Year, which will be presented by Michelle Rust
Michelle Rust, insight6 CX Director South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Cheshire, said: “I am so excited to be back for my third year supporting Destination Lincolnshire with the awards for the Lincolnshire visitor economy. Each year I have seen the high levels of dedication and commitment from all the applicants to make it through the rounds to the final. It is a true celebration of all that is fantastic about Lincolnshire, and I’m honoured to be involved. Good luck to everyone!”
