ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

The winners of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2024 were crowned during a night of celebration in Lisbon last Thursday (October 3).

Eleven outstanding businesses and individuals took home a coveted award in recognition of their dedicated contributions to the professional cleaning sector over the past 12-months.

Cleaning and hygiene industry professionals from across Europe's gathered at Sud Lisboa to celebrate the very best of the industry, including all 53 finalists across the 11 categories.

The 2024 winners are:

• Best Use of Smart Solutions by a Service Provider - JPC by Samsic
• Investment in Training - CleanEvent
• Start-Up Business of the Year - Cliezen
• Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships - Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists at the National Rehabilitation University Hospital
• Sustainability - Best Practice (Manufacturing) - Satino, a WEPA Professional brand
• Sustainability - Best Practice (Service Provider) - Principle Cleaning Services
• Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce - Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector - Markas
• Technological Innovation of the Year - Nexaro for the NR1500
• Leader of the Year - Diane van Dijk, CSU
• Rising Star of the Year - Kelsey Hargreaves, The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

ECJ editor and founder of the awards Michelle Marshall said: "Every year we think the standard of entries just can't get any better, and every year we are blown away by the quality and innovation taking place in our industry. It is truly inspiring to read all the entries and see just how much work goes into raising standards in the professional cleaning sector.

"It was fantastic to bring everyone together in a beautiful location in Lisbon last night to celebrate those making a real difference. Every single finalist should feel incredibly proud of their achievements, but of course we had to select just eleven winners. A huge congratulations to those who took home a trophy last night. We hope you enjoyed celebrating with us in Portugal."

Judges include Michelle Marshall, Lynn Webster and Frank Veneman. A special tribute was made to former judge, Juan Diez de los Rios, who sadly passed away this summer.

Lucart Professional was headline sponsor for the event and has also confirmed its support for the next two years. Media partners are GSA and Services.