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 - register your interest today!
Your application deadline has now been extended! Get yours in by September 16th
Our annual awards champion the very best of the tourism industry – celebrating quality, innovation and customer service. Winning an award shows that your business is among the best, and provides valuable media exposure, business development and networking opportunities – beginning of course, with a series of regional competitions.
— Mary Copley, Rutland Tourism Lead
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.
“I know I speak for the whole team when I say I’m beyond excited to be taking full ownership of the awards for the 2024-25 cycle. Planning has begun and I know I’m safe in telling you all that it will truly be a night to remember, celebrating our visitor economy and all of the people and businesses that make it as special as it is. All will be revealed in due course - the countdown to applications opening begins now!”
— Charlotte Goy, CEO of Destination Lincolnshire
Award Categories
Not only do the awards have a new look and new name for 2024-25, but they will also be providing businesses with a chance to enter new categories – including those which recognise events, festivals, producers, growers and makers, the next generation of tourism stars, and the best places in the region. Find out all about our 2024-25 categories and enter today! Applications close September 16th, 23:59pm.
Planning is already well underway for the celebrations, which are due to take place on February 28th, 2025 at the Lincolnshire Showground following the application process, shortlisting and mystery shopping rounds. Register your interest today to be put on our mailing list and be the first to know when tickets are available.
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...
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.
Steve Smailes Photography
