The stage is being set for the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Golden Service Awards with the announcement of the finalists, plus renowned comedian and actor Kerry Godliman as host.
The finalists are announced for the most sought-after accolades in cleaning and facilities management, recognising the continued excellence, performance and commitment through today’s heavily challenging times. As one of the most prestigious events in the industry, considered the pinnacle honour to achieve – many congratulations go to the 50 finalists from 29 companies.
Save the date – Kerry Godliman announced as host
Mark your diaries and save the date for the next Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards which will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. One of the UK’s best known TV faces, Kerry Godliman, comedian and actor, will be joined on stage by Craig Bowman, Commercial Director, UK and Ireland Kimberly-Clark Professional to present the 18 awards.
Straight-talking and quick-witted, Kerry Godliman is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading performers, both as a comedian and an actor. Best known for her appearances on BBC’s Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Taskmaster, Kerry has received critical acclaim as an actor for her roles in Ricky Gervais’ After Life, Extras and Derek, plus her leading role in Whitstable Pearl, and for starring in the hit series’ Trigger Point, Treadstone, Call the Midwife, Miranda and Our Girl.
First-time entrants lead the way for 2026
The announcement of the finalists follows the first stage of judging carried out independently by The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc). The judges have announced there were more first-time entrants for the 2026 awards than any previous awards.
Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc Group MD said: “The increase in first-time applicants was great to see and the high standard of entries made the paper judging process very challenging. There was a strong focus on staff development, welfare, and morale, whilst ESG stood out as a priority for everyone. This year it was a pleasure to see the passion, progress and forward thinking in the industry shining through. These are well deserved finalists.”
The following finalists will now go through to the next stage of judging which for most categories includes a site visit by a BICSc judge. The site visits will take place during January and February, with the judges looking for innovation, staff training, and client relationships as the main criteria for assessment. BICSc will be in touch in the coming days to arrange a visit or telephone interview.
The 2026 finalists are:
ABM
Andron Facilities Management
ARAMARK
Arcus FM
Box London
Chamberlaine Cleaning Services Ltd
CK Facilities Management Limited
CleanEvent Services Ltd
Cleanology
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists
Eco Cleaning Systems
HW Facilities
ISS Facility Services
Julius Rutherfoord & Co.
Juniper Ventures
Key Enviro Solutions Limited
King’s College London
Mitie
NIC Services Group Ltd
No Going Back Cleaning and Support Services C.I.C.
Peartree Cleaning Services Ltd
Portfolio
Prime Clean Ltd
Principle Cleaning Services Ltd
Samsic UK
SBFM
TCFM
Total Support Services
University of Huddersfield
And the winners are…..don’t miss out – book your tickets now!
The winners will be announced on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the at the London Hilton on Park Lane between 12 noon and 4pm. Over 500 guests including finalists and sponsors, and the leading names in the UK’s cleaning and FM industry are expected to come together to celebrate its stars and their outstanding achievements
Tickets are now on sale, priced at £275 plus VAT (£330). Please email gsa@suzannehowe.com or call Suzanne Howe Communications on 0203 468 0923 to book your ticket. Tables of 10 are available to accommodate your colleagues and clients. Make sure you don’t miss out and book early to avoid disappointment. Individual tickets are also available upon request.
“As always, a huge thank to our sponsors for all their continuing support including our returning gold sponsor Kärcher, silver sponsor Nationwide Hygiene Group and bronze sponsor Pearroc. We warmly welcome bronze sponsors Numatic, B-Sure Installations and Recycling, and OdorBac, along with Kimberly-Clark’s industry Partner, the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA),” says Craig Bowman. “A special mention also goes to our 2026 charity partner Bowel Cancer UK, who help to raise awareness of this disease by spotting symptoms early, when it is easier to treat.
“To all our entrants, thank you for taking the time and effort to create and submit an entry during very hectic and challenging times. As the market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is amazing to once again see more new entrants than ever before.
“With a mix of the more established and renowned players in the industry joined by new names and up and coming fresh faces, this is an exciting time for the sector, and we look forward to seeing the innovative, cutting-edge and pioneering accomplishments these awards always bring. Congratulations to all the 2026 finalists.
“We look forward to meeting all the finalists and our industry peers at the awards ceremony in May next year,” adds Craig Bowman. “We wish all our 50 finalists of the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards the very best of luck!”
For more information about the awards go to www.goldenserviceawards.co.uk
