NATIONAL PEST AWARDS FINALISTS 2026

Our finalists represent the very best in professionalism, innovation and excellence across the pest management industry.
Introducing the shortlisted individuals, teams and businesses setting new standards and driving the future of pest control.

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Pest Minds CIC

Pest Solutions

Rentokil Pest Control

Innovation of the Year

Contego Environmental Services

Lancashire Bird Control

Pest Solutions

Large Company of the Year

Contego Environmental Services

Pest Solutions

Rentokil Pest Control

Local Authority of the Year

Bury Council

Liverpool City Council 

Luton Borough Council

Pest Controller of the Year

Chloe Smith, Pest Solutions

Iain Mackinnon, Pest Solutions

Karolien Van der Vorm, 360 Wildlife Control

Small Company of the Year

CSS Pest Services

Dealey Environmental

Eradikil Pest Control

Pest Risk Management Group

Sole Trader of the Year

Peledex Pest Control

SLR Pest Management

Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

Lancashire Bird Control

Luton Borough Council

Pest in Peace

Unsung Hero of the Year

Charley Swann, Eradikil Pest Control

Kelly Wilson, Pest Risk Management Group

Natasha Kulinski, Orkin UK

Young Pest Controller of the Year

Beth Pemberton-Hill, Cleankill Pest Control

Max Hunter, Pest Solutions

Shane North, Eradikil Pest Control

Lifetime Achievement Award

There are no finalists for this category, the winner will be revealed on the awards night.

Pest Business of the Year

There are no finalists for this category, the winner will be chosen from the winners of large company, local authority, small company, sole trader categories.