Leading lights from the global cleaning community will be showcased at the annual British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) awards as the Institute announced it had extended the deadline for award entries to 15th May 2026.
Companies and organisations are invited to nominate those from the cleaning community who deliver excellence and are dedicated to raising standards across all sectors. Every year, nominations for the BICSc Awards prove phenomenally popular as the calibre of entries excels. Winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony being held on Thursday, 17th September 2026, at Whittlebury Hall & Spa, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire.
Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc Group Managing Director, said: “The BICSc Awards are a standout highlight for so many who operate within the professional cleaning community and continue to increase in popularity year on year. We are incredibly proud of the ongoing success of the BICSc Awards, which celebrate the sector’s outstanding achievements and gives recognition to some of the industry’s brightest stars.
“We were delighted to extend the entry deadline this year to allow as many organisations as possible and their teams to have the opportunity to receive the accolades they deserve. We look forward to celebrating with the winners at our BICSc Awards ceremony in September and wish all entrants the very best of luck!”
There is still time to enter a wide range of award categories including:
Innovation Award – in collaboration with the CSSA – this award will celebrate the success of a BICSc member that has demonstrated a focus on the use of technology processes and/or learning and development to drive an innovative evolution for their business or organisation.
Environmental (ESG) Award – in collaboration with The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners – this award recognises a BICSc Corporate Member that is focused on environmental and social governance (ESG). The company will need to show a rounded and comprehensive approach to environmental and social governance within their business, whose team is engaged in the journey.
Corporate Member of the Year – presented to a BICSc Corporate Member for their commitment to the BICSc ethos and principles.
Assessor of the Year – this award celebrates the success of an individual assessor who has demonstrated an outstanding level of passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence for their students in their role as an assessor, whilst promoting the value of BICSc ethos and principles.
Accredited Training Member (ATM) of the Year – this award recognises the work of an Accredited Training Member who, through BICSc training and assessment, delivers exemplary cleaning and hygiene standards.
Accredited Trainer of the Year – this award celebrates the success of an individual accredited trainer who has demonstrated an outstanding level of passion, professionalism and commitment to excellence for their students in their role as an accredited trainer.
Cleaning Operative of the Year – this award is the most coveted accolade of all, celebrating the success of an individual cleaning operative who has demonstrated an outstanding level of passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in their role.
Outstanding Candidate of the Year – this award focuses on how a candidate has been able to achieve the recognition of becoming the outstanding candidate of the year through adversity or has gone the extra mile to complete and receive the qualifications within the workplace.
Lifetime Achievement Award – this award will recognise an outstanding cleaning operative who has excelled in their role and shown a great commitment to their employer. Judges will be looking for an individual who has demonstrated an understanding of the cleaning operative role and who goes ‘above and beyond’ as a matter of course.
Additional awards, which will be nominated and voted on by BICSc Council, include:
- The Chairman’s Award
- The Eric Hill Award
- The BICSc International Award
Ahead of this year’s awards will be an Exhibition and Conference which will include presentations and discussions featuring knowledge experts and business leaders from across the industry.
Neil Spencer-Cook added: “Our daytime event, which will be free to all, includes an exhibition with industry-leading sponsors showcasing their latest innovations. Our conference will include discussions with leading experts who will tackle topics impacting the industry and deliver thought-provoking presentations.
“Our glittering prestigious awards ceremony will be the highlight of the evening’s entertainment, with guests celebrating the shining stars from across our industry.”
Guests attending the black-tie event will enjoy a drinks reception ahead of the awards ceremony, which will shine a spotlight on the professional cleaning community’s leading talent and includes a three-course dinner followed by entertainment.
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