Celebrating excellence in
professional cleaning
About Us
European Cleaning Journal - ECJ - is the only pan-European publication for the professional cleaning industry. It is read by cleaning professionals across Europe and the rest of the world via the printed magazine, the website and the app. With its lively mix of news, in-depth analysis, comment and product reviews ECJ is a well-respected and reliable source of content for the sector – celebrating 30 years in 2023.
About the awards
The professional cleaning sector employs millions of people across Europe and plays a vital role in health, wellbeing, image and perception. The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards is the only pan-European programme for the sector - recognising and rewarding standards of excellence in areas including client relationships, adoption of smart technology, diversity & inclusion, raising the image of the industry, leadership, new business start-ups, sustainability and rising talent.
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European Cleaning Journal (ECJ), founder of the awards, has as its main objective the promotion of the highest in professional standards and the recognition of our industry’s expertise - in the pages of the magazine, via the website, and by honouring the industry's phenomenal work at this unique celebration. Since it was launched in 2016, the gala dinner, which always takes place in a different European city, has become regarded as one of the most prestigious ceremonies for our industry.
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European Cleaning & Hygiene awards
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2025 awards venue
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
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This year's gala dinner will take place in the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland - located in the heart of Edinburgh's old town. With its soaring glass atrium and sweeping staircases, this promises to be a truly unique and dramatic setting.