Ki Sung-Yong opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark and a second-half own goal from Stephen Craigan together with a stunning free-kick from Charlie Mulgrew two minutes from time saw the trophy return to Parkhead for the first time since 2007.
The game itself was a scrappy affair before bursting into life on 32 minutes when Kris Commons fed Yong 25 metres from goal. The Korea Republic international had only one thought in mind and his instinctive, powerful drive sailed past Darren Randolph into the bottom corner. Motherwell were nearly level just three minutes later, Gavin Gunning's long-range drive coming back off the crossbar with Fraser Forster beaten.
Commons was also involved in Celtic's 76th-minute second, teeing up Mark Wilson, whose cross-cum-shot was turned past Randolph by the unfortunate Craigan. The destiny of the cup was put beyond doubt when Mulgrew bulleted home a set piece with two minutes remaining.
"It's a fitting end to the season," said Lennon. "The players and the fans deserve it. The performance mirrored our season. We were magnificent and I'm delighted to have won my first bit of silverware as Celtic manager."
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