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15 September 2022

National Pest Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in an unforgettable ceremony in Central London. BPCA members secured the majority of the awards on offer. 

The Awards were a prestigious showcase of professional pest controllers across the UK and the celebrations went on long into the night.

PEST 2022 Hero

The event was organised by Pest magazine and supported by BPCA, NPTA and Basis.

Pest magazine editor Simon King said: “The awards were a great success and I’m sure there’ll be a few sore heads around the industry this morning. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the sponsors who made the event possible. We look forward to the National Pest Awards 2023.”

A full list of the winners from across all categories is shown below:

  • Unsung Hero of the Year: Tom Lindsay and Dan White, Vergo [Member]
  • Young Pest Controller of the Year: Gemma Sutherland, Pest Solutions [Member]
  • Pest Controller of the Year: James Wood, Beaver Pest Control [Member]
  • Local Authority of the Year: Liverpool City Council
  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year: Luton Borough Council
  • Sole Trader of the Year: Stephen Paskin, Ripley Pest Management
  • Small Company of the Year: London Network for Pest Solutions [Member]
  • Large Company of the Year: Beaver Pest Control [Member]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Nigel Binns [BPCA ex-president]
  • Pest Business of the Year: Beaver Pest Control [Member]

Congrats to all the winners and members nominated. 

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