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Celebrate the finest in Lincolnshire's culinary and agricultural scene at the prestigious Lincolnshire Food & Farming Awards on Friday, November 17 at The Engine Shed, Lincoln. This illustrious event honours the hard work, dedication, and innovation of those who contribute to the region's thriving food and farming industries.

Join us for a delightful evening that showcases the best of Lincolnshire's food, drink, and farming sectors. The awards ceremony will feature a variety of categories, including Food Producer of the Year, Drinks Producer of the Year, Sustainable Business of the Year, Chef of the Year, and many more. Each category is designed to recognise and commend the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses who have made a significant impact on the industry.

The event begins with a drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, lively entertainment, and networking with like-minded professionals, all while celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our region's food and farming heroes.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable event that honours and supports the continued growth and success of Lincolnshire's food and farming industries. Book your tickets now and be a part of this extraordinary celebration of local talent and innovation.

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  • Simply being shortlisted for an award can help to improve brand awareness and help to promote your business to new customers. It’s a perfect opportunity to create some great social media content across all your platforms and in different formats.

  • Entering the Enterprise awards is a great way to think critically about your business as you write your application. You will answer questions about your strategy going forward, so this is a great time to think clearly about where you are headed. Even as a new business, this is a worthwhile exercise.

  • Having someone else telling you they believe in what you’re doing is always going to help, but winning an award can help boost your team’s confidence. Knowing that a business expert has taken a look at your product or service and sees the value in it, or believes it worthy of an award is enough to give you a real boost to succeed.

  • The Enterprise awards are judged by local business owners and experts, so being shortlisted gives you an opportunity to network with them, ask their advice and get your business ideas in front of them. At the awards ceremony, you’ll also be able to network with other winners and build relationships for the future.

  • Someone has to win and there’s no reason at all that it shouldn’t be you! But even if it isn’t, simply entering or being shortlisted can reap great rewards.

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