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12 September 2024

National Pest Awards 2024 winners announced

AWARDS

The 2024 National Pest Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London.

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The Pest Awards are run by Pest Magazine and supported by BPCA and other sector representatives, including Basis and NPTA.

Huge congratulations to all the BPCA members shortlisted and those who took the top prizes.

The winners

The following awards were presented:

  • Diversity and Inclusion Award
    Winner: London Network for Pest Solutions
  • Large Company of the Year
    Winner: Pest Solutions
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
    Winners: Dr Alan Buckle, CRRU and Sharon Hughes, BASF
  • Local Authority of the Year
    Winner: Hyndburn Borough Council
  • Pest Business of the Year
    Winner Pest Solutions
  • Pest Controller of the Year
    Winner: John Bates, Cleankill Pest Control
  • Small Company of the Year
    Winner: Elite Pest Management (EPM)
  • Sole Trader of the Year
    Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management
  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year
    Beaver Pest Control
  • Unsung Hero of the Year
    Ellen Ambler, Copley Pest Solutions
  • Young Pest Controller of the Year
    Arron Scott, John O’Conner.

Every year, the Awards bring together the industry at a sparkling London ceremony. The ceremony includes dinner, dancing, and entertainment and announces the year’s winners.

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