The finalists of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2019 have been revealed, following a record year that sees 23 service providers, manufacturers and distributors shortlisted across nine categories.
Launched by the European Cleaning Journal and organised by the Environment Media Group, the awards recognise standards of excellence in the professional cleaning industry and are the only pan-European awards for the sector. The winners of this, the fourth will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony and gala dinner, which will take place on 17 October at The Church House, London.
European Cleaning Journal Editor and judging panel member, Michelle Marshall, said: “We’ve had some outstanding entries this year, and with over 130 nominations received, the judges certainly had their work cut out when it came to narrowing down to a shortlist.
“All our entrants should be incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that they have demonstrated towards the professional cleaning sector but there can only be ten winners on the night. We feel our shortlist shines a spotlight on some of the most innovative, disruptive companies in the industry and we wish them the best of luck for the 17 October.”
The judges have now selected their finalists in nine categories:
Best use of smart solutions by a service provider:
- HSG UK
- Gom
- Swiss Post
- Sodexo
- Incentive QAS
Investment in training:
- Derrycourt
- GSF
- Viennese Guild for Professional Cleaning
- Principle Cleaning Services
Excellence in client/contractor partnerships:
- Principle Cleaning Services, St Marys Axe
- Principle Cleaning Services, Office Group
- Care NV
- ISS
- Incentive QAS
Sustainability – Best Practice:
- iRecycle
- Forende
- Derrycourt
- Incentive QAS
- Principle Cleaning Services
Commitment to diversity:
- Facilicom
- Clarity
- Markas
Best initiative raising the profile of the cleaning sector:
- Cheeky Panda
- Essity
- Lucart
Technological innovation of the Year:
- Swiss Post
- Sanimaid
- Adlatus
- Erylon
Leader of the Year:
- Tim Linsell – Incentive QAS
- Gerlinde Troestl – Markas
Rising Star:
- Arkaduisz Marciniak – Birkin Cleaning Services
- Gytis Kuliavcevas – Birkin Cleaning Services
- Lars Tubben – Gom
- Sol Amorim – Principle Cleaning Services
Even if you are not a finalist, or did not enter this year, the award ceremony and gala dinner offer an unrivalled opportunity for networking with people from leading businesses and organisations in the cleaning and hygiene industry.
This year’s sponsors include Amsterdam Rai, Ceris Burns International, Diversey, Greenspeed, i-mop, Jangro, Principle Cleaning, Tana Chemie, Truvox International, Vectair Systems and Vermop Salmon. Tomorrow’s Cleaning is a media partner for the Awards, alongside GSA and Services.
