Cleankill shines at business awards

Organised by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the BPMAs celebrate individuals and companies that demonstrate exemplary performance and help portray the pest management industry in a positive light. Modern pest control is no longer the flat-cap and whippet brigade, it is a highly-developed industry that has significant impacts on public health, food safety, environmental sustainability and economic development.

Bates said: "We are absolutely thrilled to win. We were up against some amazing high-profile companies, like Rokill and Safeguard. These businesses have been in operation for a long time, so for us to be shortlisted alongside them was a real achievement. To then be named ‘Company of the Year’ is wonderful.

Referring to being Highly Commended in the ‘Unsung Hero’ category, he added: "I was surprised, delighted and honoured to receive this award. For me, it's recognition of the huge effort the whole Cleankill team has invested in making people outside the sector realise that we are a highly professional industry. Since Cleankill began in 1995, it has been one of our main aims – to get pest control recognised as a profession and not a trade. It seems that message is finally getting through."

The awards were presented at PestEx 2019, held at ExCel London on 20^th and 21^st March. The presentation took place on the first evening, with ceremonial duties being performed by ‘One Show’ regular and ecologist, Mike Dilger.

The next evening, Cleankill were present at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, where they had been shortlisted in two categories – ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Business Person of the Year’ for Paul. After success in 2018, when they were named ‘Responsible Business of the Year’, this year they had to contend with just being finalists in both categories.