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ECHA entry deadline extended

Published 28th April, 2025 by Neil Nixon

ECHA entry deadline extended

The organisers of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards have announced an extension to the entry deadline, giving cleaning professionals from all sectors of the industry until Friday 9 May to submit their nominations.

The awards, which are the only pan-European awards for the sector, provide a platform for businesses and individuals from the professional cleaning industry to share their stories of success.

From sustainability and diversity commitments to technological innovations and training initiatives, the awards, organised by the European Cleaning Journal, deliver well-deserved recognition for those going above and beyond.

This year, there are 12 categories available, ensuring an even more comprehensive celebration of innovation, excellence, and progress within the cleaning and hygiene sector. 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

Michelle Marshall, founder of the awards, said: "Time is flying by and with the entry deadline looming, we have decided to give our industry peers some additional time to submit their nominations. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on your successes and achievements over the past 12-months, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to get your entries in and prepare to celebrate with us in Edinburgh this October.”

How to Enter

Entries are now open to cleaning professionals from all sectors of the industry in Europe. Companies and individuals are invited to submit their nominations for the awards through the official website. The deadline for entries is Friday 9 May 2025.

The awards event

The eighth annual awards will take place in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh on Thursday 2 October. Taking over the National Museum of Scotland, the glittering awards event will bring together the very best of the professional cleaning industry to celebrate their achievements. 

https://www.echawards.com/

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