AWARDS

BPCA is pleased to be shortlisted in three separate categories at the Association Excellence Awards (AEA).

The Association Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work that associations, trade organisations, unions and industry bodies do for and on behalf of their members.

BPCA has been shortlisted in the following categories:

• Best Blog, Podcast or Video
• Best Awareness Campaign or Advancement of a Cause
• Best Longstanding Association Event over 1500.

BPCA Chief Exec, Rosina Robson, commented:

"It's a huge achievement to be shortlisted for these awards, and we're really proud to be able to shout about the great work our Staff team and volunteers do. 

"We hope that you'll all wish us luck when the winners are announced later this year!"

Best Blog, Podcast or Video

BPCA created ‘Drive The Talk/Split The Difference’ in collaboration with BPCA volunteers from the EDI and Outreach and Communication Committees. . 

We wanted to showcase what the pest management profession really is: skilled, varied, people-focused work that protects public health, food businesses, homes and communities.

The extras were real pest professionals and BPCA volunteers, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Best Longstanding Association Event over 1500

PestEx has been a staple in the pest control calendar for 31 years. It has evolved in that time, from conference to exhibition and was held at a variety of venues until finding its home at the Excel, London in 2007. 

This year we welcomed over 2,100 attendees and 125 exhibitors to the event.

It was the largest PestEx ever, with the biggest floorplan in the show’s history, 100% of available exhibition space sold, and visitor numbers recovering strongly back towards post-Covid levels.

Best Awareness Campaign or Advancement of a Cause

When Birmingham’s bin strikes left rubbish piling up in the streets, BPCA saw an opportunity for our first hyper-local paid media campaign.

The aim was to raise awareness of the pest and public health risks linked to uncollected waste.

We combined outdoor, print, digital, video and PR to turn a fast-moving local issue into clear, practical advice. We signposted residents and businesses to qualified BPCA members and strengthened BPCA’s role as a trusted voice on public health pest issues.

When will the winners be announced? 

Winners will be announced at Hilton London Bankside on Friday 13 November.