ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2023 has been revealed today after a record year for nominations for the pan-European professional cleaning awards.

With over 230 entries received, the judges had their work cut out, reading through the inspiring entries and confirming the 2023 finalists.

Recognising the outstanding achievements of the cleaning and hygiene industry, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are now in their sixth year. The 2023 winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony, which will take place on October 5th at The Round Room at the Mansion House, in the heart of Dublin's city centre.

The 2023 shortlist is:

Best Use of Smart Solutions by Service Providers
• JPC by Samsic at Broadgate
• CSU with BE Clean
• Bidvest Noonan's Dynamic Cleaning Solution
• Bidvest Noonan at UHL Hospital

Investment in Training
• Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
• Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
• FM Services Group
• CSU with Johan Cruyff Arena
• Peartree Cleaning Services

Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships
• Principle Cleaning Services at Kings Cross
• Cagney Contract Cleaning at Convention Centre Dublin
• JPC by Samsic at Here East
• Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists at Children's Hospital Ireland Group
• OCS at West London NHS Trust
• FM Services at OPTUM
• ABM at St James Hospital

Start-Up Business of the Year
• ToolSense
• Synergy FM
• TranZero
• Biovate Hygienics

Sustainability - Best Practice
• MTB-Siivouspalvelu
• Peartree Cleaning Services
• Birkin Group
• Cleanology
• Bidvest Noonan

Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce
• Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
• Markas GmbH
• Exclusive Services Group

Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector
• Community Italiana delle Pulizie
• Assist FM
• CSU
• Fédération des Entreprises de Propreté, Hygiène et Services Associés (FEP)
• ISS World Services

Technological Innovation of the Year
• Lesseau for the No-Touch Bar Soap Dispenser
• Gausium for Phantas
• Principle Cleaning Services for 3D Mapping
• TranZero for BubbleFlush
• LionsBot for R3 Vac with Magic Tags
• Biovate Hygienics for Plastic-Free Bottle for Cleaning Products

Leader of the Year
• Thomas Meindorfer, Markas
• Lauren Kyle, Sodexo
• Jim Melvin, The Exclusive Services Group
• Joe McGivern, MCR Group

Rising Star of the Year
• Mara Fernandes, Principle Cleaning Services
• Lorna McKenna, Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
• Stuart Emery, Sodexo
• Nicola Williams, Wecovi
• Margarita Kostova, Bidvest Noonan
• Antonio Darnaj, ABM

Michelle Marshall, Editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the annual awards said: "Last year's ceremony marked a fantastic return after Covid imposed a two-year pause on proceedings. And we can't wait for this year's event to match it, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the stars of our industry.

"We received some incredible entries and it wasn't an easy task building our shortlist, but we feel that the 49 finalists that we've chosen thoroughly deserve their names in lights, in acknowledgment of their contribution to the cleaning and hygiene industry. We look forward to celebrating with our finalists and esteemed guests in Dublin this Autumn."

As the only pan-European awards for the sector, the event provides the opportunity for businesses and individuals from the professional cleaning industry to share their stories of success. From sustainability and diversity commitments, to technological innovations and training initiatives, the awards provide well-deserved recognition for those going above and beyond.

Headline sponsor is Nexaro. Other sponsors include BICSc, Ceris Burns International, Greenspeed, i-Team, ICE Cleaning, Interclean Amsterdam, ISSA Pulire, Jangro, Kärcher, Tork, Vectair Systems and Vermop Salmon. Our media partners are Tomorrow's Cleaning, GSA and Services.

You can also follow the awards on Twitter @ECH_Awards and #ECHAawards23.

For further information visit www.echawards.com or contact awards@europeancleaningjournal.com