European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 winners revealed

The winners of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 have been revealed at a spectacular ceremony held on 2nd October at the iconic National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Bringing together leading service providers, manufacturers, and distributors from across Europe, the event celebrated the outstanding achievements, innovation, and dedication driving the professional cleaning and hygiene sector forward.

With 61 finalists competing across eleven categories, this year’s awards recognised the individuals, teams, and businesses who have made an exceptional impact over the past 12 months, setting new benchmarks for quality, sustainability, and excellence across the industry.

The 2025 winners are:

• Digital Transformation – Vebego
• Investment in Training & People Development –NIC Services Group
• Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships – CleanEvent Services and Tottenham Hotspur FC
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Manufacturing) – Bona
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Service Provider) – Asito, CSU & GOM
• Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce –MTB Cleaning Service
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector – Breedweer
• Technological Innovation of the Year – Principle Cleaning Services and British Land Drone Window Cleaning  
• Leader of the Year – Avril McCarthy, Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists 
• Rising Star of the Year – Corey Watts, CleanEvent Services
• Best Company to Work For – JPC by Samsic

Editor of the European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, Michelle Marshall, said: “Each year, we are reminded just how dynamic and forward-thinking our industry has become – and 2025 has been no exception. The innovation, dedication, and commitment demonstrated in this year’s entries show that the professional cleaning and hygiene sector is not only keeping pace with change but leading it.

“Bringing everyone together in Edinburgh to celebrate these achievements has been truly inspiring. From ground-breaking technologies to new approaches driving sustainability and raising standards, the progress on display was remarkable. Every finalist should feel proud of the impact they’re making, and we’re delighted to recognise our eleven outstanding winners who are shaping the future of our industry. Congratulations to them all.”

The awards, which are the only pan-European awards to recognise the professional cleaning sector, are organised and run by the European Cleaning Journal. The event provides the opportunity for businesses and individuals from the professional cleaning industry to share their stories of success.

Judges include Michelle Marshall, founder of the ECH Awards and editor of European Cleaning Journal, Lynn Webster and Frank Veneman, who all donate their time to supporting the event.

ISSA Pulire was headline sponsor for the event and media partners included GSA and Services.

To find out more, visit www.echawards.com

You can follow the awards on X @ECH_Awards, Linkedin @EuropeanCleaningJournal and #ECHAwards2025.