European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2023 winners revealed in Dublin

The winners of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2023 were revealed at a glittering awards event in Dublin, 5th October.

Leading service providers, manufacturers and distributors from Europe’s cleaning and hygiene sector came together to celebrate the very best of the industry. The event took place at The Round Room at The Mansion House, where the finalists were honoured, and the winners unveiled.

This year, the awards received a record number of entries, with the judges reviewing over 230 nominations. With 49 finalists across 10 categories, the winners were announced at the gala dinner event.

The winners are:

• Best Use of Smart Solutions by a Service Provider – Bidvest Noonan’s Dynamic Cleaning Solution
• Investment in Training – Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
• Start-Up Business of the Year – BioVate Hygienics
• Excellence in Client-Contractor Partnerships – FM Services Group with Optum
• Sustainability – Best Practice – Cleanology
• Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce – Markas GmbH
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector – FEP for Cleaning Trades Week
• Technological Innovation of the Year – TranZero for BubbleFlush
• Leader of the Year – Jim Melvin, The Exclusive Services Group
• Rising Star of the Year – Stuart Emery, Sodexo

Editor of the European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, Michelle Marshall, said: “After a record year for entries, it was fantastic to see so many companies and individuals really raising the bar for the professional cleaning and hygiene industry. The standard of entries this year was incredibly high, and every single person and organisation that entered should feel very proud of their contribution to the sector.

“We were delighted to reveal our 2023 winners last night in Dublin. They have all gone above and beyond to make a real difference in our industry. It was fantastic to celebrate their achievements together. Congratulations to all the winners who took home the highest prize on the night.”

The awards, which are the only pan-European awards to recognise the professional cleaning sector, are organised and run by the European Cleaning Journal. The event provides the opportunity for businesses and individuals from the professional cleaning industry to share their stories of success.

Judges include Michelle Marshall, founder of the ECH Awards, Lynn Webster, Juan Díez de los Ríos de San Juan, and Frank Veneman, who all donate their time to supporting the event.

The headline sponsor was Nexaro. Other sponsors include BICSc, Ceris Burns International, Greenspeed, i-Team, ICE Cleaning, ICCA (Irish Contract Cleaning Association), Interclean Amsterdam, ISSA Pulire, Jangro, Kärcher, MG Hygiene, Nationwide Hygiene Supplies, 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 #ECHAwards23.

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