Finalists revealed for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026
The finalists for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 have been announced, shining a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals setting the standard for excellence across Europe’s professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
Now in their ninth year, the awards remain the only pan-European platform dedicated to recognising innovation, leadership and best practice in the industry. This year’s shortlist celebrates achievements across 11 categories, spanning digital transformation, sustainability, training, diversity, technological innovation, partnerships and outstanding individual talent.
Following a strong response from service providers, manufacturers, distributors and professionals across Europe, the judging panel has selected the finalists who have demonstrated exceptional impact, creativity and commitment over the past year.
The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 8th October 2026 at Pueblo Español in Palma de Mallorca.
The 2026 shortlist is:
- Alisea
- Climex
- Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
- Wastify AI
- B And A The Best MCC
- Cleanliving
- CSU
- Strattos Academy
- The Mount Charles Group
- Asito & Fujifilm
- Chamberlaine Cleaning Services & Chelsea Baracks
- Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists & Connolly Hospital
- ISS UK & NHS
- JPC by Samsic & British Land
- Principle Cleaning Services & Landsec
- Serlimar & STEF
- CleanEvent Services
- CSU
- Julius Rutherfoord & Co
- Peartree Cleaning Services
- Principle Cleaning Services
- Alani Higiene Profesional
- Entidad Maya, Eversea
- Hylab Dispensers
- Tork, an Essity brand
- WEPA Professional
- CSU
- Chamberlaine Cleaning Services
- NGB Clean
- Vebego
- La Lucente
- Loo of the Year Awards
- Ryans Cleaning
- Tork, an Essity brand
- Ennovamark
- Etrash
- Foremost
- Freematica España
- Novosan
- ToolSense
- Oktay Bal, RV-Tech
- Jonathan Mallon, The Mount Charles Group
- Aisling Ryan, Ryans Cleaning
- John Spencer, NIC Services Group
- Jack Stuifbergen, Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
- Emily Downing, Cleenol Group
- Daniel Henstock, Pearroc
- Thayene Lorens, CCS Cullen Cleaning Services
- Samantha Mantovan, Principle Cleaning Services
- Archie Trueger, Principle Cleaning Services
- B and A The Best MCC
- Breedweer Facilitaire Diensten
- CleanEvent Services
- CSU
- Cleenol Group
- Tennant EMEA
Michelle Marshall, Editor of European Cleaning Journal and Founder of the awards, said: “We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2026 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. Every year, the standard of entries continues to rise, and this year has been no exception. The judging process is extremely rigorous, with every submission carefully reviewed and debated by our independent panel of industry experts. With such strong competition from across Europe, securing a place on the shortlist is a huge achievement in itself.
“Our judges were incredibly impressed by the quality, ambition and impact demonstrated by this year’s finalists, from pioneering sustainability programmes and digital transformation projects to inspiring people development initiatives and partnerships that are delivering real value. Each finalist should be extremely proud to have reached this stage.
“We are looking forward to bringing the industry together in Palma de Mallorca this October for what promises to be a very special celebration. The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are about more than recognising success; they are about championing the progress, professionalism and innovation that continue to move our sector forward.”
The full 2026 shortlist, as well as details about the ceremony and how to attend, are available on the official website: www.echawards.com.