Loo of the Year Awards launch for 2014

Media interest in public toilets is at high levels as their number has fallen by over 40% in the past decade. However, there are thousands of other ‘away from home’ toilets entered annually from all market sectors (there are 60 entry categories). Entries are invited from all categories and every entry receives an unannounced, dedicated, inspection visit. Entries gaining a bronze, silver, gold or platinum award are presented with a certificate – to help them promote their award-winning facilities to their customers and staff. 

Mike Bone, the awards managing director, said: "Leading retailers, restaurant and pub chains, visitor attractions, holiday parks, shopping centres, local authorities, and the cleaning /FM sector generally, recognise the annual Loo of the Year Awards as a proven, cost effective and independent annual assessment of the standard of their toilet provision management and receive proper recognition through our annual grading scheme."

There are a range of National and UK awards and trophies for the very best entries which will be presented at the Awards Presentation Event to be held on Friday 5th December at the elegant four star St Johns Hotel in Solihull. 

The Attendant of the Year Awards form part of Loo of the Year Awards but relate specifically to the cleaning staff that look after facilities, rather than the loos themselves. All attendants and/or cleaning staff will automatically be entered for an Attendant of the Year Award.

Anyone can nominate any number of ‘away from home’ loos and entries can be made online via the Awards website: www.loo.co.uk or by emailing [email protected]. The closing date for entries is 31st July.

The Loo of the Year Awards are run this year in association with sponsors Clos-o-Mat, Danfo, Evolve, Premiere Products and Willings Systems.