Last Chance to Enter Made in Lincolnshire Awards

Organised by Streets Chartered Accountants, NatWest and Business Lincolnshire (part of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP), Made in Lincolnshire seeks to celebrate the areas manufacturing sector and showcase the diversity and creativity of those manufacturing in Greater Lincolnshire, whether it is by a small artisan producer selling locally or a large business selling overseas.

Samantha Harrison, Commissioning Manager for Enterprise at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "We know Lincolnshire makes some world-class products, and that's a message we want to spread far and wide. These awards are a chance to shout about some of the great work taking place right on our doorstep, showcasing the best of the best.

"Hopefully, this will help raise awareness of all the county has to offer, bringing new opportunities for all involved."

The organisers are encouraging all those that make something in Lincolnshire to consider entering and also consumers or users of Lincolnshire-made products and services to nominate entrants.

The categories for entrants are:

• Made in Lincolnshire sold locally
• Made in Lincolnshire sold nationwide
• Made in Lincolnshire sold overseas
• Made in Lincolnshire for many generations
• To Be Made in Lincolnshire (for a new product idea)
• Made in Lincolnshire – world class

To nominate an entrant or to self nominate, please complete the online booking form atwww.madeinlincolnshire.co. The deadline for entries is Friday 13th May 2016.

The nominees and winners will be announced at the Made in Lincolnshire celebration event on Thursday 16th June 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Lincoln.

For further information and to register your interest to attend please email madeinlincolnshire@streetsweb.co.uk.