Lisa Williams Shortlisted for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025
We are very proud to announce that our UKHA National Chair, Lisa Williams is one of the finalists shortlisted for the European Cleaning Journal's 'Leader of the Year Award' 2025.
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025
After receiving a record number of entries this year the judges have selected the finalists who have demonstrated outstanding innovation, impact and commitment over the past year. Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal and founder of the awards, said: "We're thrilled to reveal the 2025 finalists. This year's entries showcased extraordinary passion, innovation and progress within the industry. The quality and diversity of submissions made the judges' task incredibly tough, but we are confident that each finalist represents the best in class across Europe."
The winners will be announced during the annual gala dinner and awards ceremony on 2nd October 2025. The venue this year is the iconic National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, UK, offering guests an unforgettable evening of celebration in the heart of the Scottish capital.
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Lisa Williams - Executive Housekeeper at The Grand, York
Lisa Williams was the Regional Chair for the UKHA Yorkshire & NE region until 1st April 2025 and currently holds the position of Executive Housekeeper at The Grand, York.
With over 20 years of five-star hospitality experience, Lisa Williams brings an exceptional level of dedication, expertise to the UKHA. Her impressive career includes senior positions at some of London’s most renowned luxury hotels, including The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, 41 Hotel & Rubens at the Palace Hotel, W Hotel on Leicester Square and opening the Jumeirah Residences in Park Lane, amongst others.
Throughout her career, Lisa has garnered numerous awards that celebrate her personal commitment to excellence and the strength of the teams she leads. Recent accolades include the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024, Hotel Housekeeping Honours Awards, Housekeeper of the Year at The Hotel Cateys in 2023 and the AA Housekeeper of the Year.
Her leadership has also earned awards for her teams, such as Team of the Year and Best Opening Team, showcasing her knack for creating motivated, cohesive, and guest-centred teams. We know she will bring these team building skills to our association.
Lisa’s experience extends beyond the hotel industry; during the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked with the NHS’s Kings College Trust, gaining valuable insight into hospital-grade cleaning standards, which she later applied to enhance health and safety practices in hospitality.
Looking to the future, Lisa is passionate about integrating sustainability, diversity, and innovation into housekeeping and ever forward-thinking, she champions new technologies to enhance guest feedback and support team recognition, ensuring that Housekeeping remains at the forefront of hospitality excellence.
Good luck Lisa!
