The Cleaning Excellence Awards has extended its entry deadline, offering a final opportunity for organisations, teams and individuals to gain recognition for their contribution to the professional cleaning and hygiene industry.

Free to enter, the awards celebrate excellence across 19 categories, recognising the innovative products, services, businesses and people driving progress throughout the sector. From technological advancements and smart cleaning solutions to sustainability initiatives, leadership and frontline commitment, the awards shine a spotlight on the achievements making a difference across the industry.

With the revised deadline fast approaching, potential entrants are encouraged to submit their entries before 23:55 BST on Friday 23 October 2026.

The 2026 awards feature a broad range of categories, providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes and individuals at every stage of their careers to have their work recognised.

Categories include Cleaning & Hygiene Team of the Year, Cleaning Operative of the Year, Contract Cleaning Award, Sustainable Company of the Year, Technology and Digital Innovation Award, Innovative Product of the Year, Outstanding Customer Service, Supervisor of the Year, Unsung Hero Award and Rising Star in the Cleaning Industry.

Other categories recognise achievements in data and analytics, client collaboration, diversity and inclusion, training and development, facility management partnerships, product design and exceptional service.

The full list of categories is:

• Best Use of Data and Analytics in Cleaning
• Cleaning & Hygiene Team of the Year
• Cleaning Operative of the Year
• Client Collaboration Award
• Contract Cleaning Award
• Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award
• Excellence in Training and Development
• Facility Management Partnership of the Year
• Going Above and Beyond Expectations
• Innovation in Cleaning Product Design Award
• Innovative Product of the Year
• Manufacturer of the Year
• Outstanding Customer Service
• Rising Impact Leader Award
• Rising Star in the Cleaning Industry
• Supervisor of the Year
• Sustainable Company of the Year
• Technology and Digital Innovation Award
• Unsung Hero Award

Whether recognising an innovative new product, a successful sustainability initiative, an exceptional team or an individual whose contribution deserves greater recognition, the awards offer a platform to celebrate the work taking place throughout the professional cleaning and hygiene sector.

Gala awards ceremony

The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony at Coventry Building Society Arena on 3 December 2026.

Guests will enjoy an evening combining celebration, networking and entertainment, beginning with a drinks reception followed by a three-course meal. The programme will also feature magic acts, comedy and the awards presentation.

The celebrations will continue with an after-party featuring a photobooth, live band, dance floor and fun money casino tables.

Acclaimed comedian, author and actor Laura Lexx will host the evening. Known for appearances on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and Roast Battle, she will bring her comedy to the event.

Kärcher returns as headline sponsor, with continued support from BICSc, WCEC and CHSA.

Deadline extension

The deadline extension gives prospective entrants a final opportunity to put forward the achievements of their organisation, team or colleagues.

With entries free of charge, the awards provide an accessible way to celebrate excellence, raise the profile of successful initiatives and recognise the people and businesses helping to shape the future of professional cleaning and hygiene.

From digital innovation and product development to sustainability, customer service and outstanding individual contributions, the 19 categories reflect the breadth of talent and expertise across the industry.

The final deadline for entries is 23 October 2026 at 23:55 BST.

Organisations and individuals are encouraged to enter now and ensure their achievements have the opportunity to be recognised at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2026.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2026 and celebrate the people, products and initiatives making a difference across the industry.

Enter now at https://cleaningexcellenceawards.com/2026/en/page/categories