European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 finalists revealed

The finalists for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 have been announced, shining a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals setting the standard for excellence across Europe’s professional cleaning and hygiene sector.

Now in their ninth year, the awards remain the only pan-European platform dedicated to recognising innovation, leadership and best practice in the industry. This year’s shortlist celebrates achievements across 11 categories, spanning digital transformation, sustainability, training, diversity, technological innovation, partnerships and outstanding individual talent.

Following a strong response from service providers, manufacturers, distributors and professionals across Europe, the judging panel has selected the finalists who have demonstrated exceptional impact, creativity and commitment over the past year.

The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 8th October 2026 at Pueblo Español in Palma de Mallorca. With its striking architecture inspired by Spain’s most iconic towns and monuments, the venue will provide a spectacular backdrop for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking and industry recognition.

The 2026 shortlist is:

Digital transformation

Alisea

Climex

Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists

Wastify AI

Training & People Development

B And A The Best MCC

Cleanliving

CSU

Strattos Academy

The Mount Charles Group

Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships

Asito & Fujifilm

Chamberlaine Cleaning Services & Chelsea Baracks

Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists & Connolly Hospital

ISS UK & NHS

JPC by Samsic & British Land

Principle Cleaning Services & Landsec

Serlimar & STEF

Sustainability Best Practice: Service Provider

CleanEvent Services

CSU

Julius Rutherfoord & Co

Peartree Cleaning Services

Principle Cleaning Services

Sustainability Best Practice: Manufacturer

Alani Higiene Profesional

Entidad Maya, Eversea

Hylab Dispensers

Tork, an Essity brand

WEPA Professional

Commitment to Diversity in the Workplace

CSU

Chamberlaine Cleaning Services

NGB Clean

Vebego

Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector

La Lucente

Loo of the Year Awards

Ryans Cleaning

Tork, an Essity brand

Technological Innovation of the Year

Ennovamark

Etrash

Foremost

Freematica España

Novosan

ToolSense

Leader of the Year

Oktay Bal, RV-Tech

Jonathan Mallon, The Mount Charles Group

Aisling Ryan, Ryans Cleaning

John Spencer, NIC Services Group

Jack Stuifbergen, Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten

Rising Star

Emily Downing, Cleenol Group

Daniel Henstock, Pearroc

Thayene Lorens, CCS Cullen Cleaning Services

Samantha Mantovan, Principle Cleaning Services

Archie Trueger, Principle Cleaning Services

Best Company to Work For

B and A The Best MCC

Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten

CleanEvent Services

CSU

Cleenol Group

Tennant EMEA

Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, said: “We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2026 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. Every year, the standard of entries continues to rise, and this year has been no exception. The judging process is extremely rigorous, with every submission carefully reviewed and debated by our independent panel of industry experts. With such strong competition from across Europe, securing a place on the shortlist is a huge achievement in itself.

“Our judges were incredibly impressed by the quality, ambition and impact demonstrated by this year’s finalists, from pioneering sustainability programmes and digital transformation projects to inspiring people development initiatives and partnerships that are delivering real value. Each finalist should be extremely proud to have reached this stage.

“We are looking forward to bringing the industry together in Palma de Mallorca this October for what promises to be a very special celebration. The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are about more than recognising success; they are about championing the progress, professionalism and innovation that continue to move our sector forward.”

The full 2026 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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