Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts

Friday, 13 February 2015

AMAZING AWARD COVERAGE

The Lincolnshire Echo

We are overwhelmed by the coverage that the Select Awards have received over the last two weeks.We even had  BBC Look North attending the Awards and covering it across both of their evening bulletins! Here is just a small sample of incredible local coverage that we received. Thank you to all who attended and thank you to the media for their ongoing support of Select Lincolnshire for Food.

The Lincolnite 

Lincolnshire Business







Thursday, 5 February 2015

SELECT AWARD WINNERS 2015 ANNOUNCED

Restaurants, B&Bs, holiday cottages and food and drink producers all scooped top prizes at this year’s Select Lincolnshire Food, Drink and Hospitality awards 2015.

The annual awards are run by Select Lincolnshire for Food. They recognise and reward the people and businesses behind Lincolnshire’s billion pound food and farming industry.

The winners collected their certificates at a ceremony held at The White Heather at Caenby Corner.

The event included a 4 course meal with a drinks reception prior to it, sponsored by the Bailgate Independent.

Councillor Colin Davie, Executive Member for Economic Development, said: “We've had some fantastic winners this year, proving yet again that Lincolnshire's food and drink is some of the best in the world. My congratulations go to the winners, and Select Lincolnshire will continue to do all it can to spread the word about all the county has to offer."

Gillian Richardson, Business Development Manager for Select Lincolnshire for Food, added: "I would like to congratulate all the winning and highly commended businesses. There is no doubt that what we have in Lincolnshire is among the very best in the UK’s food and farming industry, and it continues to grow from strength to strength every year.

“Winning such a prestigious county award is a great achievement. I would like to thank all the businesses for the valued contribution they make to Lincolnshire’s renowned food, drink and hospitality industry”.

The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on Tuesday 3 February at The White Heather, Caenby Corner.

For all the pictures of the winners and shortlisted businesses collecting their certificates please see our Facebook page.  

Award Categories

People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Lincolnshire Co-op

Winner - Mountains Boston Sausage, Boston.

Highly Commended - Angels Desserts, Lincoln & Manor Farm Shop, Swineshead, Boston. 


Grower of the Year, sponsored by Local Link Recruitment

Winner - Strawberry Fields, Stickford, Boston.

Highly Commended - Ownsworth’s Rapeseed Oil, Fulbeck Farms, Fulbeck, Grantham & Manor Farm Shop, Swineshead, Boston.



Producer of the Year, sponsored by Roythornes Solicitors

Winner - Uncle Henrys, Grayingham, Gainsborough.

Highly Commended - Ownsworth’s Rapeseed Oil, Fulbeck Farms, Fulbeck, Grantham & R J Hirst Butchers, Woodhall Spa.



Retailer of the Year, sponsored by LJ Fairburn Poultry

Winner - Manor Farm Shop, Swineshead, Boston.

Highly Commended - Pink Pig, Holme, Scunthorpe & R J Hirst Butchers, Woodhall Spa & Uncle Henrys, Grayingham, Gainsborough.



Wholesaler of the Year

Winner - Pocklingtons Bakery, Withern, Alford.

Highly Commended - Stokes Coffee, Lincoln & Strawberry Fields, Stickford, Boston.



Self-Catering of the Year

Winner - Elms farm Cottages, Hubberts Bridge, Boston.

Highly Commended - Brackenborough Coach House, Louth & Manor House Stables, Martin, Lincoln.



B&B of the Year, sponsored by Ideal Lincs

Winner - Caxton House, Skegness.

Highly Commended - The Grange East Barkwith, Market Rasen & West View B&B Cottages, South Cockerington, Louth.


Hotel of the Year

Winner - Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby, Grimsby.

Highly Commended - Humber Royal Hotel, Grimsby & Supreme Inns, Swineshead, Boston & Tower Hotel, Lincoln.



Caterer of the Year, sponsored by Saul Fairholm

Winner - The Farm Kitchen, Sleaford.

Highly Commended - Bizzibees, Friskney, Boston & Hog Roast, Barton upon Humber.



Venue of the Year, sponsored by Lincolnshire Business

Winner - Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough.

Highly Commended - Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby, Grimsby & Tower Hotel, Lincoln.



Teaching Establishment of the Year, sponsored by NPD Direct

Winner - Lincoln Minster School, Lincoln.

Highly Commended - Manor House Stables, Martin, Lincoln & Lincolnshire Montessori, Caistor.



Pub of the Year, sponsored by Saul Fairholm

Winner - Seacroft Holiday Estate- Bar, Mablethorpe.

Highly Commended - The Sebastopol Inn, Minting, Horncastle & Ye Olde Red Lion, Bicker, Boston.



Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Lincolnshire Showground

Winner - Harrisons Restaurant, Barton Upon Humber.

Highly Commended - Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby, Grimsby & Pink Pig, Holme, Scunthorpe.





Tea Room of the Year

Winner - The Old Stables, Horncastle.

Highly Commended -  Pepperpot Tea Room at Hall Farm Park, South Kelsey & Uncle Henrys, Grayingham, Gainsborough.


Thursday, 29 January 2015

LATEST SELECT AWARD COVERAGE FEATURING SLEAFORD BUSINESSES


We're delighted to see the Sleaford Standard featuring Ownsworth Rapeseed, The Farm Kitchen and Manor House Stables in their latest edition. 


Friday, 23 January 2015

SELECT AWARD MENU


 
We're delighted to share the menu for our Select Awards which has been carefully designed by The White Heather and features only local produce. 

For a full list of the Shortlisted businesses, please click here

We still have tickets available for the Awards, so please contact Gillian Richardson on 01522 846931 or email her atGillian.Richardson@lincs-chamber.co.uk if you'd like to book your seat. 

Our programme for the evening is as follows:

  • Networking and Drinks Reception - 6pm
  • Four course dinner of locally sourced cuisine, with wine followed by coffee a cheese board and chocolates - 7:30pm
  • Carriages midnight 




Friday, 16 January 2015

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: SHORTLISTED BUSINESSES 2015


We are delighted to announce the shortlisted businesses for our 2015 Awards. The standard this year was incredibly high, and our judges had a difficult task of shortlisting the best businesses in each categories. 

People’s Choice Award
Angels Desserts
Mountains Boston Sausage
Manor Farm Shop, Swineshead


Grower of the Year

Producer of the Year

Retailers of the Year

Wholesaler of the Year

Self-Catering of the Year

B & B of the Year

Hotel of the Year
Caterer of the Year

Venue of the Year

Teaching Establishment of the Year

Pub of the Year

Restaurant of the Year

Tea Rooms of the Year

Would you like to attend the awards?
Tickets are on sale for local businesses to attend the awards. Tickets cost £50+vat each or a table of 10 can be bought at a discounted price of £450+vat.

Shortlisted businesses can purchase tickets at a special price of £30+vat, limited to two tickets per business.

To book your ticket please call 01522 846931 or email Gillian.Richardson@Lincs-Chamber.co.ukGillian.Richardson@Lincs-Chamber.co.uk

Follow our live tweets on the night If you cannot attend the award evenings, don’t worry. We’ll be doing live updates on Twitter and Facebook; capturing guests arriving, and most importantly who scoops the top prizes.
With special thanks to our sponsors: 

Thursday, 15 January 2015

PEOPLE’S CHOICE – HUNDREDS OF VOTES ALREADY MADE – DON’T MISS OUT

www.selectlincolnshire.com/members/Vote.aspx

The countdown is on for the People’s Choice Awards, as part of the Select Lincolnshire Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2015. 

It is one of the most competitive categories and gives consumers; as well as local chefs, cooks and shoppers, the chance to vote for their favourite local food business which they feel is worthy of an extra-special prize.

Sponsored once again by Lincolnshire Co-op, Supply Chain Manager Nicola Berry, said: 
“Lincolnshire has so much food to celebrate, we’re really spoilt. In fact our Love Local range, which supports small producers across our area, now features more than 100 products.

“I know there are many people out there who love our county’s great local choice, so we’d encourage them to vote for their favourite food producer to win the People’s Choice Award.”

To place your People’s Choice vote visit www.selectlincolnshire.com/members/Vote.aspx before Monday 19 January 2015, which is when all votes will close.

Marketing Toolkit on Select Lincolnshire Website
If you need a helping hand generating votes, have a look at our Marketing Toolkit on the Select Lincolnshire for Food website. 
 
All votes placed will be entered into a free prize draw for a hamper bursting with local produce.  
The winners will be announced during the Select Lincolnshire for Food Awards ceremony on Tuesday 3 February, at The White Heather, Caenby Corner.

Tickets for the awards cost £50+vat each or reduced to £450+vat for a table of 10, and includes a full meal with wine. Call 01522 523333 or email Gillian.Richardson@Lincs-Chamber.co.uk to purchase yours.    

SELECT LINCOLNSHIRE FOOD, DRINK & HOSPITALITY AWARDS

'Over 200 tickets sold already, don't miss your chance to attend'

In Lincolnshire, fresh local produce has a special place in people’s hearts. In fact, food feeds more than appetites in Lincolnshire.

We’re a county full of food experts; growers, producers, processors, chefs, bakers and artisan businesses make Lincolnshire the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown.

From the Humber to the Wash, traditional skills of farming and food production have been nurtured and handed down through the generations to create a rich and diverse food heritage.
Join us in celebrating Lincolnshire's pedigree in Food and Hospitality with our Annual Select Lincolnshire Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards.

Agenda

  • Networking and Drinks Reception - 6pm
  • Four course dinner of locally sourced cuisine, with wine followed by coffee a cheese board and chocolates - 7:30pm
  • Carriages midnight

Ticket prices

  • Tickets: £50 +vat 
  • £450+vat for table of 10
  • Shortlisted businesses can purchase tickets at a special price of £30+vat, limited to two tickets per business.

Dress Code

  • Dress Code: Black Tie

Would you like to attend the awards?
Tickets are on sale for local businesses to attend the awards. Tickets cost £50+vat each or a table of 10 can be bought at a discounted price of £450+vat. 

Shortlisted businesses can purchase tickets at a special price of £30+vat, limited to two tickets per business. 

To book your ticket please call 01522 846931 or email Gillian.Richardson@Lincs-Chamber.co.uk

Follow our live tweets on the night
If you cannot attend the award evenings, don’t worry. We’ll be doing live updates on Twitter and Facebook; capturing guests arriving, and most importantly who scoops the top prizes.
Which local businesses have been shortlisted?

With special thanks to our sponsors: