Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025: Winners announced!

Celebrating innovation, dedication, and excellence across the cleaning, hygiene, and FM sectors, this year’s awards recognised outstanding organisations and individuals who have set new benchmarks for professional standards.

On Wednesday 3 December 2025, the professional cleaning and hygiene industry gathered for a gala dinner at the Coventry Building Society Arena for one of the most anticipated events of the year - The Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025.

The prestigious ceremony shone a spotlight on the people, products, and innovations that are shaping the future of the cleaning and FM sectors. From cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions to exceptional individuals making a difference every day, the awards recognised those driving true excellence across the industry.

An industry united in excellence

Supported by leading industry bodies - The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), The National Carpet Cleaners Association, The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC), The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), and ISSA - the Cleaning Excellence Awards brought together the very best from every corner of the sector.

With Karcher as the Headline Sponsor, this year’s event was an unforgettable evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration.

A night of celebration

Hosting the evening was acclaimed comedian and writer Geoff Norcott - a regular on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Mash Report and Question Time. Known for his witty and thought-provoking humour, Geoff has been described by The Telegraph as “objectively funny regardless of your politics.”

And now the wait is over. Here are the winners of the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025!

Client Collaboration Award
Winner: James Cook University Hospital – Healthcare Cleaning Team

Best Use of Data and Analytics in Cleaning
Winner: Ask Alfred

Outstanding Achievement in Infection Prevention and Control
Winner: Great Western Hospital Infection Control Team & Serco Cleaning Team

Catering and Hospitality Hygiene Award
Winner: ABBA Arena – Mitie Cleaning Team

Rising Star in the Cleaning Industry
Winner: Kamila Kalinowska – Mitie

Cleaning & Hygiene Team of the Year
Winner: EMCOR UK – Account Cleaning Team

Facility Management Partnership of the Year
Winner: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Contract Cleaning Award
Winner: Louise Allsop – ESS, Compass Group

Sustainable Company of the Year
Winner: Tork, an Essity Brand

Supervisor of the Year
Winner: Ruth Oladotun – University of Birmingham

Excellence in Training and Development
Winner: OCS Manchester Arndale Housekeeping Team

Going Above and Beyond Expectations
Winner: Atlas Education

Cleaning Operative of the Year
Winner: Angelica Collazos Diez – Goldsmiths, University of London

Healthcare Hygiene Award
Winner: ISS UK

Outstanding Customer Service
Winner: Broughton Shopping Park

Innovative Product of the Year
Winner: CleanManager

Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Melanie Hutter – Mitie

The ceremony showcased the passion and professionalism driving the sector forward, celebrating achievements that continue to elevate cleaning and hygiene standards nationwide. Congratulations to all finalists and winners for their exceptional contributions to the industry.