*Calling all cleaning superstars* – European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 open

The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are officially open for entries for 2026, once again inviting professionals from across the cleaning and hygiene sector to put forward their achievements for industry-wide recognition.

Now entering their ninth year, the awards have firmly established themselves as one of the most respected benchmarks of excellence in the European cleaning and hygiene industry. Service providers, manufacturers, distributors and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations celebrating innovation, leadership, sustainability and best practice from the past year.

The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 will recognise excellence across the following 11 categories:

• Digital Transformation
• Investment in Training and People Development
• Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Service Provider)
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Manufacturer)
• Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector
• Technological Innovation of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Rising Star Award
• Best Company to Work For

Together, the categories reflect the breadth and evolution of the modern cleaning and hygiene industry, from people and culture, to technology, sustainability and global growth.

New partnerships

New for 2026, the awards are proud to confirm Interclean Amsterdam as Event Partner of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. This collaboration brings together two of the most respected platforms in the global cleaning and hygiene industry, combining reach, expertise and a shared ambition to champion excellence, progress and professionalism across the sector.

The partnership strengthens the awards’ pan-European and international profile, reinforcing their role in recognising the organisations and individuals shaping the future of cleaning and hygiene.

Awards ceremony

The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 8 October 2026 at Pueblo Español in Palma de Mallorca. Set within an architectural showcase inspired by Spain’s most iconic towns and monuments, the venue provides a striking backdrop for the only pan-European awards dedicated to celebrating excellence across the professional cleaning and hygiene industry.

Michelle Marshall, Editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, said: “Each year the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards showcase the innovation, professionalism and impact of our industry across Europe. We’re excited to be heading to Palma de Mallorca for the 2026 awards, with Pueblo Español offering a distinctive setting that reflects the diversity of our pan-European sector. We’re also proud to be working in partnership with Interclean Amsterdam, bringing together two highly respected platforms with a shared ambition to champion excellence across the global cleaning and hygiene industry. We look forward to reading your entries and hearing about your achievements over the coming months.”

How to Enter

Entries are now open to service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals across Europe. Companies and individuals are invited to submit their nominations for the awards through the official website. The deadline for entries is 1st May 2026.

Follow the Awards

Stay up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official awards website at www.echawards.com and follow the awards on social media. Follow European Cleaning Journal’s LinkedIn page for updates, tips, and more.