Welcome to The Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland Tourism Awards
Destination Lincolnshire is thrilled to announce that it’s taken ownership of the region’s Tourism Excellence Awards – and is relaunching the VisitEngland accredited competition this summer.
In partnership with Discover Rutland, these ‘new look’ Tourism Excellence Awards will be the only ones to give local businesses a chance to represent the region nationally in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Hosted annually at locations around the UK, these awards - regionally and nationally - celebrate the very best our visitor economy has to offer.
Taking place on February 28th, at the Lincolnshire Showground, The Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of our visitor economy businesses - book your tickets today.
Secure your tickets
Secure your place for the Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland Tourism Awards, taking place on February 28th 2025 at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Awards Shortlist 2024-25
Sponsorship
We’re excited to be able to open sponsorship for these awards which look to celebrate the very best of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland’s visitor economy businesses. From headline sponsorship and partner sponsors to category sponsors and more, now’s the time to get involved and show your support for the industry which contributes a combined total of £2.75billion to Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland’s economy.
Previous Winners
Over the years the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism awards – in their various guises – have seen four businesses bring home national wins from the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. With International Bomber Command Centre winning a Gold and Bronze Awards, Healing Manor Hotel, Grimsby winning a Bronze and most recently, Katie Calder, from V-ATE Smokehouse & Bowl, Boston, bringing another Gold citation back to Lincolnshire.
Our Judging Panel
Bringing the best of the tourism, visitor economy, regional and national business worlds to the table, this year's judges reflect a broad mix of experience which spans the entire industry and reflects how visitors experience Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. Meet our judges...