About the Awards
For many years now, the Amsterdam Innovation Award has been granted to the most innovative product, service or solution in the cleaning and hygiene industry. All exhibitors of Interclean Amsterdam can enter for a chance to win one of the prestigious awards. An international expert jury selects 12 nominees, 3 per category, who will be invited to pitch their innovation live in February 2026. From these, 4 category winners and one overall winner will be selected by the jury. Additionally there is a Visitors Choice Award and Cleaners Choice Award.
Important dates
Jan 22
Deadline to submit your innovation
Jan 22
Deadline to submit your innovation
Feb 2
Announcement of nominees
Feb 2
Announcement of nominees
Feb 16
Innovation Award Jury Selection day 1
Feb 16
Innovation Award Jury Selection day 1
Feb 17
Innovation Award Jury Selection day 2
Feb 17
Innovation Award Jury Selection day 2
Apr 14
Announcement winners
Apr 14
Announcement winners
Categories
The Amsterdam Innovation Award has four categories in which innovations van be entered. These categories focus on the impact on the industry the innovations have. Each innovation can be entered into a maximum of 2 categories.
Sustainability & Environment
While sustainability is now deeply embedded in the cleaning sector and all products must be developed with that in mind, the most innovative businesses continue to push boundaries and raise standards further.
Smart Technologies & Digitalisation
New ideas continue to emerge on how innovative technology and digitalisation can impact the work of cleaning operatives and facility managers. These developments are making solutions more practical, coste-effective, and productive.
Workforce & Ergonomics
Our workforce and ergonomics category acknowledges the fact that the cleaning industry is still all about people; it employs literally millions all over the world. Our nominees have considered the day-to-day challenges cleaning operatives face and invested in reducing the physical demands of their work.
Hygiene & Health
We all know the crucial role professional cleaning plays in maintaining health. In this category, our nominees present innovative solutions that promote excellence in areas where hygiene is paramount.
The International Jury of the Amsterdam Innovation Award
The entries will be evaluated by an independent jury of specialists. The jury is selected for their expertise and profession in the industry.
Antonio Borreda
Director Revista Limpiezas
Spain
Chiara Scelsi
Editorial Coordinator Dimensione Pulito
Italy
Corinne Zudonyi
Editor in Chief Sanitary Maintenance
USA
Michelle Marshall
Chair - Chief Editor of European Cleaning Journal
United Kingdom
Pierre Deschamps
Chief Editor Batiment Entretien
France
Ronald Bruins
Chief Editor Service Management
The Netherlands
Meet all the Amsterdam Innovation Award Winners
DRYFT
2026
Diversey (A Solenis Company)
2024
Tork
2022
LionsBot
2020
Kaercher
2018
Diversey
2016
Kaercher
2014
Vermop
2012
Baudoin
2010
UltraClean
2008
Diversey
2006
Vermop
2004
Aquaclean
2002
Diversey
2000
Diethelm & Co.
1998
