The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, the only pan-European awards programme for the professional cleaning sector, has officially announced that its 2026 gala dinner will be held on the sun-soaked island of Mallorca.
The prestigious ninth annual ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the event taking place at Pueblo Español in the heart of Palma. This architectural treasure, inspired by Spain’s most iconic towns and monuments, is set to provide a unique and atmospheric backdrop for the industry’s biggest night of the year.
The reveal follows the success of the 2025 event, which was held at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, UK, maintaining the Awards’ tradition of celebrating excellence in a different European city each year.
Celebrating Excellence Across Europe
Founded and organised by the European Cleaning Journal (ECJ) in 2016, the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards provides a vital platform for businesses and individuals to showcase their outstanding achievements. The programme is a highly-regarded mechanism for acknowledging the critical role the cleaning and hygiene sector plays in public health, business performance, and environmental sustainability across the continent.
The awards shine a spotlight on excellence in diverse areas, including:
- Digital Transformation
- Sustainability – Best Practice (for both Service Providers and Manufacturers)
- Excellence in Client/Contractor Partnerships
- Investment in Training and People Development
- Commitment to Diversity in the Workforce
- Leader of the Year and Rising Star Awards
Entries for the 2026 awards will officially open in January 2026, with professionals from across Europe encouraged to submit their nominations for a chance to be recognised and celebrated in Palma de Mallorca.
