AWARDS

The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.

Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National Pest Technicians Association and Basis Prompt, the National Pest Awards are aimed at recognising and rewarding the best in the industry.

The judging panel is headed by Simon Lewis, group managing director of Lewis Business Media, the publisher of Pest magazine. 

The remainder of the panel consists of:

• Rosina Robson, chief executive of BPCA
• Kevin Lawrenson, chief operating officer of NPTA
• Chris Cagienard, managing director of Pest Solutions
• Simon King, editor of Pest magazine.

Mr Lewis said: “I was delighted to chair the judging panel for the National Pest Awards.

“I’d also like to thank the judges who gave up their time to judge the entries. I know it’s nerve-racking to enter, but we treat applicants with respect, so don’t be put off. Start planning your entry and why not have a go next year.”

National Pest Awards 2025 finalists

BPCA members are marked with an asterisk (*)

Young Pest Controller of the Year

• Alex Brogden – Total Pest Control UK*
• Hayden Gough – Pest Risk Management Group* 
• Joe Martin –  PGM & Son Pest Control*.

Pest Controller of the Year

• Angela Chettle – Dealey Environmental*
• Karolien Van der Vorm – 360 Wildlife Control*
• Scott Demetriou – Beaver Pest Control (Orkin UK)*.

Unsung Hero of the Year

• Anna Mollins – Veritas Pest Consultancy*
• John Stewart – Pelsis*
• William James Timms – W J Pest Solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion Award

• Beaver Pest Control (Orkin UK)*
• Pest Solutions*
• Rentokil Pest Control*.

Innovation of the Year

• John O’Conner*
• Luton Borough Council*
• Rentokil Pest Control*.

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

• London Network for Pest Solutions*
• Pest Solutions*
• Vergo Pest Management*.

Sole Trader of the Year

• Fur & Feather Pest & Bird Control
• GW Pest Control
• Sené Pest Control Kent*.

Local Authority of the Year

• East Riding of Yorkshire Council
• Hull City Council
• Lancaster City Council*
• Luton Borough Council.

Small Company of the Year

• Atlas Environmental Services
• CSS Pest Services*
• Shield Pest Control*.

Large Company of the Year

• Beaver Pest Control (Orkin UK)*
• Rentokil Pest Control*
• Vergo Pest Management*.

Source: Online