European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 finalists revealed

The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 has been unveiled, celebrating 11 categories of excellence in the professional cleaning and hygiene sector across Europe.

After receiving a record number of entries from service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals, the judges have selected the finalists who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, impact, and commitment over the past year.

The 2025 winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony taking place on 2nd October 2025 at the iconic National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, UK, offering guests an unforgettable evening of celebration in the heart of the Scottish capital.

The 2025 shortlist is:

Digital Transformation (formerly Best Use of Smart Solutions)

• AZ Groeninge
• Climex
• Markas Austria
• Samsic Facility
• Vebego

Investment in Training

• Assist FM
• Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
• NIC Services Group
• No Going Back Cleaning & Support Services
• STRATTOS Academy

Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships

• Bidvest Noonan and Alexion
• CleanEvent Services and Tottenham Hotspur FC
• Derrycourt and the National Forensic Mental Health Service
• DOC Cleaning and the National Gallery
• Grosvenor Services and URW
• JPC by Samsic and the Leadenhall Building
• Mitie and The Scottish Government
• Principle Cleaning Services and Lloyd’s
• Ryans Cleaning and Dublin Zoo

Sustainability – Best Practice (Service Provider)

• Asito, CSU and GOM
• Cleanology
• HW Facilities
• La Lucente
• Miorelli Service
• Peartree Cleaning Services
• Property Support Services

Sustainability – Best Practice (Manufacturer)

• Biovate Hygienics
• Bona
• Jangro
• Tork

 Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce

• Cleanology
• CSU
• JPC by Samsic
• MTB Cleaning Service
• No Going Back Cleaning & Support Services

Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector

• Breedweer
• Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA)
• JPC by Samsic
• ONE HUNDRED restrooms

Technological Innovation of the Year

• Bidvest Noonan
• Litter Aware (Peasy)
• Motorscrubber
• Principle Clean and British Land Drone Window Cleaning
• Trojan Battery Company

Leader of the Year

• Jo Gilliard, Jangro
• Siva Kugathas, ServiceMaster Clean AAA
• Avril Mc Carthy, Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
• Terry Sullivan, Chamberlaine Cleaning Services
• Lisa Williams, The Grand York
• Marco Zani, Markas

Rising Star Award

• Diana Groza, Grosvenor Services
• Daniel Henstock, Pearroc
• Dominika Regesova, Principle Cleaning Services
• Corey Watts, CleanEvent Services
• Altaf Zafar, Cleanology

Best Company to Work For

• Cleanology
• CSU
• JPC by Samsic
• MTB Cleaning Service
• Nviro
• Principle Cleaning Services

Michelle Marshall, Editor of the European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, said:
“We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 finalists. This year’s entries showcased extraordinary passion, innovation and progress within the industry. The quality and diversity of submissions made the judges’ task incredibly tough, but we are confident that each finalist represents the best in class across Europe.”

“We look forward to welcoming everyone to Edinburgh this October. Whether you’re shortlisted or not, the event is a fantastic opportunity to recognise our collective achievements, network with industry peers, and celebrate the successes that are shaping the future of the cleaning and hygiene sector.”

The full 2025 shortlist, as well as details about the ceremony and how to attend, are available on the official website: www.echawards.com.

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