ECHA 2024 finalists revealed

The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2024 has been revealed, with 51 leading service providers, manufacturers and distributors from across Europe reaching the finals.

The judges received over 150 entries across the 10 categories, which recognise the outstanding achievements of the professional cleaning and hygiene sector. The 2024 winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, which will take place on 3 October at Sud Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.

The 2024 shortlist is:

Best Use of Smart Solutions by Service Providers
AZ Groeninge, Leviy and Alpheios
Vebego Cleaning Service
Climex
JPC Samsic
OMNI Group
Mitie

Investment in Training
CleanEvent
Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
Iberlim
Markas
Swiftclean
Bidvest Noonan

Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships
The Mount Charles Group at Game of Thrones set tour
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists at the National Rehabilitation University Hospital
CSU and Avans University of Applied Science
JPC Samsic at Regent's Place
Principle Cleaning Services at 22 Bishopsgate

Start-Up Business of the Year
CLEANSERV
Reliance
Cliezen

Sustainability – Best Practice (Manufacturing)
Tork, an Essity brand
Wepa Professional
Kimberly-Clark Professional
Evans Vanodine International
BioVate Hygienics

Sustainability – Best Practice (Service Provider)
Chamberlaine Cleaning Services
The Exclusive Services Group
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
Principle Cleaning Services
Cleanology
Bidvest Noonan

Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce
Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
Principle Cleaning Services
Cleanology

Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector
Lyreco UK & Ireland
Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
Markas

Technological Innovation of the Year
Nexaro for the NR1500
Reliance for Leopole
BioHygiene for the Biotech Water Soluble Paper Sachet

Leader of the Year
Nick Winstone, BioVate Hygienics
Barrie Torbett, No Going Back
Diane van Dijk, CSU
Julie Chen, The Cheeky Panda

Rising Star of the Year
Bruno Alexandrino, Principle Cleaning Services
Christopher Telford, The Mount Charles Group
Kelsey Hargreaves, The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
Max Reames, Peartree Cleaning Services
Sony Prajapati, Bidvest Noonan
Sandra Jekabsone, Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
Corey Watts, CleanEvent Services

Michelle Marshall, Editor of the European Cleaning Journal and founder of the annual awards said: "We are delighted to reveal our 2024 finalists. Each year we are blown away by the standard of entries and this year was no different. The judges had some tough decisions to make, but we believe our 2024 finalists deserve to be on the shortlist in acknowledgment of their outstanding contribution to the cleaning and hygiene industry. We cannot wait to celebrate with our finalists and esteemed guests in Lisbon this October. Even if you haven't made the shortlist, the event promises to be a night to remember, bringing the European industry together. It's an excellent opportunity for businesses and individuals to share their own stories of success. We hope to see you in Portugal soon."

Lucart Professional has confirmed its support of the event as headline sponsor for the next three years.

The full 2024 shortlist, and further information about the event, can be found on the website:

www.echawards.com