ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 has been revealed today. After receiving a record number of entries this year the judges have selected the finalists who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, impact and commitment over the past year.

Michelle Marshall, editor of 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."

Here are the finalists:

Digital Transformation (formerly Best Use of Smart Solutions)

• AZ Groeninge
• Climex
• Markas Austria with ToolSense
• 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

The winners will be announced during the annual gala dinner and awards ceremony. The venue this year is the iconic National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, UK, offering guests an unforgettable evening of celebration in the heart of the Scottish capital.

"We look forward to welcoming everyone to Edinburgh this October," added Michelle Marshall. "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."

Find out more about being at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards gala dinner on October 2 in Edinburgh: www.echawards.com/attend