Ruddocks & Destination Lincolnshire: Celebrating tourism and sustainability
Main cover photo credit: Chris Vaughan
Destination Lincolnshire and Discover Rutland recently announced the shortlist for The Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at Lincolnshire Showground on Friday, February 28, 2025 (6.30pm arrival, carriages for midnight) – purchase your tickets for the event online here.
The winners will all receive an eco-trophy designed by creative production agency Ruddocks. The Lincoln-based firm work closely with the local visitor economy and care deeply about the environment.
Ruddocks’ partnership with Destination Lincolnshire represents the perfect synergy of sustainability and tourism. Together, we are showcasing the best of Lincolnshire while leading by example in environmental responsibility.
Paul Banton, Managing Director at Ruddocks, said: "Partnering with Destination Lincolnshire to provide sustainable awards is an honour that perfectly aligns with our values.
"We are proud to be supporting the celebration of incredible achievements within our community while demonstrating the importance of environmental stewardship."
Andy Clayton, Head of Client Strategy Ruddocks, added: “Our longstanding commitment to sustainability and community engagement position us as the ideal partner for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards.
“This collaboration builds on our trusted partnership, which began in 2012 with the creation of the iconic Visit Lincoln brand and, more recently, the refresh of the Lincolnshire Wolds Destination brand.”
Destination Lincolnshire’s Commercial Manager Holly Hart said: “It was important to us that the physical awards were sustainable so we turned to Ruddocks to source a solution.
“We are always proud to work with Ruddocks as they consistently deliver quality results, are great supporters of the local tourism industry and share our sustainability values.”
Ruddocks aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and their journey towards sustainability was recognised at the 2024 Lincolnshire Business Awards when they were crowned winners of the Planet Saver of the Year Award (pictured at the top). This accolade reflects the company's efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, enhance community well-being, and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Through marketing initiatives like their now-annual publication The Paper, and a focus on sustainable product innovations, Ruddocks actively encourages clients and partners to adopt environmentally friendly practices.
You can download the latest copy of The Paper here, packed with insights and tips to support your own sustainability journey.