Systematic Celebrates Landmark Year with Double Award Win
Creative services company Systematic has marked its 50th trading year by winning two major accolades at the 2025 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.
The awards were presented at a spectacular event at Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall, where Systematic took home the HETA Green Sustainability Award and the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award, the top prize of the evening.
Guests were treated to a spectacular show featuring students from Grimsby Institute and North Lindsey College, as well as cast members from Mamma Mia - a fitting touch of nostalgia for Systematic which launched in April 1975, the very same month ABBA released their self-titled album featuring the iconic hit.
Founded to meet the growing demand for personalised computer stationery, Systematic quickly built a reputation for reliability and service excellence. These values remain at the heart of the business, even as it has evolved to offer a wide range of creative services and marketing products to clients across the UK.
2025 also marks 25 years of oodle, the brand under which Systematic delivers its design and creative expertise.
Systematic’s initial entry into the awards was focused on sustainability, a core value that continues to guide its strategic direction. The judging panel sought organisations actively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and creating long-term, positive change - and Systematic’s submission stood out.
As a small-to-medium enterprise operating outside of the traditional ‘green’ sector, Systematic approaches sustainability with pragmatism and purpose, believing that small actions can create big ripples.
The company’s environmental journey began formally in 2009 with ISO 14001 accreditation. Today, the company operates a fully electric vehicle fleet, is entirely fossil fuel-free, and uses 100% renewable energy supported by a 50-panel, 23kWp solar array. No waste goes to landfill.
The highlight of the evening came when Systematic was announced as the winner of the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award – a prestigious honour reserved for a business that demonstrates outstanding performance across profitability, adaptability, management and sustainability.
Operations Director Jacqui Vear said:
“We’ve always valued the benchmarking, inspiration and connections that come with award forums. They’re a reminder that we’re part of a dynamic, progressive business community.
“To enjoy this level of success at such a prestigious event is an unbelievable honour – a celebration of where we’ve been, and a launchpad for where we’re going.”