AWARDS

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

Organised by Pest in association 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, CEO, BPCA
• Julia Pittman, MD, Beaver Pest Control (Orkin UK Services)
• Harry Henderson, Head of Education and Membership, BASIS
• Kevin Lawrenson, CEO, NPTA
• Simon King, editor of Pest magazine
• Simon Lewis, Publisher of Pest Magazine and Chairman of the judging panel.

Rosina commented: “I was delighted to judge the awards for a second year.

“The quality of awards was once again, really high, and a testament to the high calibre of talent we have in this industry.”

National Pest Awards 2026 finalists

BPCA members are marked with an asterisk (*)

Young Pest Controller of the Year

• Beth Pemberton-Hill, Cleankill Pest Control*
• Max Hunter, Pest Solutions* 
• Shane North, Eradikil Pest Control*.

Pest Controller of the Year

• Chloe Smith, Pest Solutions*
• Iain Mackinnon, Pest Solutions*
• Karolien Van der Vorm, 360 Wildlife Control*.

Unsung Hero of the Year

• Charley Swann, Eradikil Pest Control*
• Kelly Wilson, Pest Risk Management Group*
• Natasha Kulinski, Orkin UK*.

Diversity & Inclusion Award

• Pest Minds CIC
• Pest Solutions*
• Rentokil Pest Control*.

Innovation of the Year

• Contego Environmental Services*
• Lancashire Bird Control*
• Pest Solutions*.

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

• Lancashire Bird Control*
• Luton Borough Council
• Pest in Peace*.

Sole Trader of the Year

• Peledex Pest Control*
• SLR Pest Management
• Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management*.

Local Authority of the Year

• Bury Council
• Liverpool City Council 
• Luton Borough Council.

Small Company of the Year

• CSS Pest Services*
• Dealey Environmental*
• Eradikil Pest Control*
• Pest Risk Management Group*.

Large Company of the Year

• Contego Environmental Services*
• Pest Solutions*
• Rentokil Pest Control*.