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26 April 2023

BPCA Member Awards shortlist announced

BPCA MEMBERSHIP

The shortlist of finalists has been announced for the BPCA Member Awards 2023. 

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The awards celebrate positive contributions made by members to the Association and the wider pest management sector.

The awards were open to all BPCA Members, free of charge, regardless of the size of the company or how long a business has been in BPCA membership.

Shortlist

The following have all been shortlisted in their respective categories and winners will be announced at the BPCA Digital Forum on World Pest Day, Tuesday 6 June. 

BPCA LEADERSHIP AWARD

Shortlisted: 

  • John Knight (Vergo Pest Management)
  • Gabrielle Hogg (Pest Solutions)
  • Julia Pittman (Beaver Pest Control)
  • Greg Sherwood (Vergo Pest Management).

BPCA SPOTLIGHT AWARD

Shortlisted: 

  • Melanie Kemp (Beaver Pest Control)
  • Paula Kearns (Deadline Products)
  • Shaun Jonathan (Vergo Pest Management)
  • Gary Morris (Vergo Pest Management).

BPCA Outstanding Continuing Professional Development Award

Shortlisted: 

  • Iain Rodgers (Pest Solutions)
  • Louise Grant (NBC).

BPCA Commitment to Training Award 

Shortlisted: 

  • CSS
  • Pest Solutions
  • John O’Conner
  • Albany Pest Control.

BPCA BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD 

Shortlisted: 

  • Vergo Pest Management
  • Pest Solutions
  • John O’Conner.

BPCA INNOVATION AWARD

Shortlisted: 

  • Contego
  • London Network for Pest Solutions (LNPS)
  • “National Pest Control Network” – Pest Solutions, Beaver Pest Control, Harvey Environmental & Bounty Pest Control

BPCA SUSTAINABILITY AWARD - To be announced on the day.

BPCA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD - To be announced on the day.

We'll also be announcing the winner of the Charles Keeble Award, which is awarded to the person who achieves the highest score in the BPCA Certificated Advanced Technician (CAT) accreditation for the previous year. 

FIND OUT THE WINNERS

Join us at the BPCA Digital Forum on World Pest Day to find out who the winners are.

REGISTER NOW

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