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08 September 2023

Who won at the National Pest Awards 2023?

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The winners of the National Pest Awards were announced last night in a fantastic ceremony in London.

These Awards were a celebration of the very best in professional pest control across the UK.

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

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

  • Unsung Hero of the Year: Karen Brett, John O'Connor Grounds Maintenance [Member]
  • Young Pest Controller of the Year: Joe Strong, Beaver Pest Control [Member]
  • Pest Controller of the Year: Gemma Sutherland, Pest Solutions [Member]
  • Local Authority of the Year: Luton Borough Council
  • Sustainability Initiative of the Year: Landmark Wildlife Services
  • Sole Trader of the Year: Mozzymak Pest Control
  • Small Company of the Year: Integrum Services [Member]
  • Large Company of the Year: Cleankill Pest Control [Member]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: John Davison, National Pest Technicians Association founding member and previous chief executive
  • Pest Business of the Year: Luton Borough Council.

To find out what they won for, 

Pest magazine editor Simon King commented:

"Congratulations to the winners and finalists; and thank you to the sponsors and guests for making the National Pest Awards such as success.

"The awards are an important event on the industry’s calendar and resonate with businesses of all sizes from across the UK. If you missed out this year, keep an eye out in Pest magazine and the website for details of the National Pest Awards 2024."

BPCA MEMBER AWARDS

We have our own set of awards that are given to member companies each year. You can nominate a BPCA member company for an award at any time, with winners announced at the next BPCA AGM. 

bpca.org.uk/awards

Source: Online

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