European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 Open For Entries

• Leading pan-European awards return for 2025
• Two exciting new categories announced

The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025 are officially open for entries, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals in the cleaning sector to showcase their achievements.

Marking the eighth edition of this prestigious pan-European event, the organisers are calling on service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals to submit their nominations for a chance to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

This year, organisers have introduced two brand new categories – International Expansion and Best Company to Work For – ensuring an even more comprehensive celebration of innovation, excellence, and progress within the cleaning and hygiene sector.

The International Expansion category will recognise businesses that have successfully grown their geographical footprint over the past year, highlighting their strategies for market entry, local adaptation, and sustained growth in global markets. The Best Company to Work For award will celebrate organisations that excel in fostering outstanding workplace cultures and employee experience.

In addition to the two new categories, the Best Use of Smart Solutions award has been renamed to Digital Transformation, recognising the businesses that have successfully leveraged technology to revolutionise their operations, enhance customer experience and drive innovation. The Sustainability – Best Practice award will once again be split to reward both service providers and manufacturers.

The 2025 categories include:

• International Expansion
• Digital Transformation (formerly Best Use of Smart Solutions)
• Investment in Training and People Development
• Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Service Provider)
• Sustainability – Best Practice (Manufacturer)
• Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce
• Best Initiative Raising the Profile of the Cleaning Sector
• Technological Innovation of the Year
• Leader of the Year
• Rising Star Award
• Best Company to Work For (new for 2025)

The 2025 awards ceremony promises to be a night to remember, set against the stunning backdrop of the National Museum of Scotland. With its rich cultural heritage, Edinburgh provides the perfect setting for an evening that will both celebrate the successes of the cleaning and hygiene sector and offer guests a taste of traditional Scottish hospitality.

Michelle Marshall, Editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, said: “Over the coming weeks and months, we want to hear all about your success stories from the past 12-months. From product innovations and sustainable commitments, to championing diversity and career progressions, it’s your time to share your biggest achievements with our judges. Every year we are hugely impressed by the quality of entries across Europe and we cannot wait to read through all the 2025 nominations soon.”

How to Enter

European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards entries are now open to service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals across Europe. Companies and individuals are invited to submit their nominations for the awards through the official website. The deadline for entries is 30^th April 2025.

Follow the Awards

Stay up to date with all the latest news by visiting the official awards website at www.echawards.com and follow the awards on social media. Join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #ECHA2025, or follow European Cleaning Journal’s LinkedIn page for updates, tips, and more.

For more about Ceris Burns International’s activity to help raise awareness of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, see a case study of our annual campaign activity here.