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The 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards, on Thursday 23rd May, marked a turning point in the cleaning and FM industry. Created over 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards (@GoldenServAward) received a 30% increase of entries bringing new faces to the pinnacle event of the industry.
Kimberly-Clark Professional again partnered with The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) who oversaw the independent judging. Neil Spencer Cook, Group Managing Director at The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) comments: “Judging the Golden Service Awards 2024 has left us all buzzing, not least because of the new companies, different approaches and new exciting talent that is emerging in our industry.”
A Golden Service Award is one of the must-have and sought-after accolades in the FM and cleaning industry. Nearly 500 industry representatives, manufacturers, distributors, contract cleaning and FM companies joined together at the London Hilton, Park Lane to celebrate and recognise the outstanding performances of their peers, colleagues and partners.
The awards were presented by Craig Bowman, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Kimberly-Clark Professional and comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis.
Arcus FM scoops new Social Impact Award
Arcus FM winners of the Social Impact Award sponsored by BioVate Hygienics
Winner of the new Golden Service Award for Social Impact, sponsored by BioVate Hygienics is Arcus FM. Derek Quinn, Managing Director of Soft Services at Arcus FM says: “It means a great deal to us all that we have managed to play a part in supporting people getting back in to work. We like to say that we’re a people-driven company and this award helps to prove just that.
“We’re only as good as our people and this award celebrates and recognises the hard work our colleagues put into supporting people, their families, and their communities.
“This award showcases why Arcus is such a good place to work. We’re a business that puts people first and this resonates with colleagues and customers alike. We also hope that clients can see the time and effort that we put into our people helps us deliver a first-class service to all our clients now and hopefully going forward being GSA winners will attract a lot more new potential clients,” concluded Derek Quinn.
Aramark wins with Parliament Buildings Stormont
Aramark winners of the Best Cleaned Premises Office Areas between 10,000 and 30,000 sq m
Crowned as the winner of the Golden Services Award, for office areas between 10,000 and 30,000 square metres is Aramark with Parliament Buildings Stormont.
Colm Mc Grath FBICSc Aramark Compliance and Standards says: “Winning this award is a true testament to the dedication of the Aramark Cleaning Operatives at Parliament Buildings Stormont, Belfast. It demonstrates that the BICSc training provided to our team yields significant benefits, ensuring an exceptionally clean and hygienic environment for both clients and guests.
This success is a testament to the brilliant leadership on site, including Colin Prentice, Aramark Combined Services Manager and Sharon Cummins, Aramark Cleaning Manager.” Colin adds, “I am very proud of our Domestic Service Manager Sharon and her team of Cleaning Operatives. They make my role enjoyable, and dare I say easy. They always provide solutions to problems, nor do they fear a challenge.”
Congratulations to all the winners
“Congratulations to all our outstanding and worthy winners and also to our well-deserved finalists in 2024,” says Craig Bowman, General Manager UK & Ireland, Kimberly-Clark Professional. “This event is about recognising the people and companies that make that difference and say thank you. We are, of course, very grateful to all our sponsors and contributors, especially our brand-new Gold Sponsor, Kärcher.”
Kimberly-Clark Professional also welcomed Silver Sponsors: Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies; Nationwide Hygiene Group and SOAP20; plus Bronze Sponsors: ECOBreeze and BioVate Hygienics.
All winners of the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards can be found here.
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