Loo of the Year Awards

27/10/2025

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27/10/2025

26/10/2025

Raising Awareness for Better Public Toilets 🚻

It was fantastic to see BBC Morning Live highlighting the importance of public toilets on Thursday 23rd October, and to see Raymond Martin from the British Toilet Association (BTA) sharing his expertise on why councils and governments should be legally responsible for providing these essential facilities.

We work closely alongside the BTA, supporting their campaigns to ensure councils and governments provide safe, accessible public toilets. At the Loo of the Year Awards, however we complement this work by celebrating, raising awareness, and promoting the importance of all away-from-home washrooms from public facilities to those in private venues that are open to the community and to those in work environments too.

While the piece featured a privately owned toilet that is used by the public, we would love to see more examples of council-managed public toilets showcased too, such as Wychavon District Council and Westminster City Council, both proud Loo of the Year Award entrants who set the standard for excellence and have achieved top grades.

Together, through campaigning, celebrating, and education, we can ensure that everyone has access to inclusive, well-maintained, and safe washrooms when they are away from home.

19/10/2025

✨ Let’s get this party started on a Saturday night! ✨
That is exactly how the Herefordshire Business Awards kicked off, with a round of Music Bingo before dinner! What great fun and the perfect way to set the tone for an evening celebrating incredible local businesses and the people behind them.
The event was held at The Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, where almost 300 guests, business friends and acquaintances gathered to recognise business excellence across our amazing county.
I was truly proud to attend as a finalist in two categories, Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 and Business Leader of the Year 2025 and would like to thank those that nominated me and were rooting for me.
I am still pinching myself today as I write this as I was announced the winner of Entrepreneur of the Year 2025!
This award recognises my work with A Plush Flush and Loo of The Year Awards Ltd of the Year Awards, and while it has my name on it, it is a shared success with my husband Charles who co-owns and runs both businesses and also our daughters and other family members and close friends who have helped us over the last 20 years.
A huge thank you to the team at Herefordshire Means Business Ltd for organising such a great event, to the judges and sponsors, and congratulations to all the finalists and winners who help put the business into Herefordshire! 🙌

17/10/2025

💌 Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most!
I thought this would be good to share on a Friday afternoon.
This lovely card arrived from someone who knows us very well, one of our trusted Loo of the Year Awards inspectors, a very good friend, and an ex-teacher (so they always do their homework 😉). who also knows our connection with JD Wetherspoon as one of our entrants.
Inside it read:
“Found this, don’t know if you’ve seen it — perfect for you two, as congratulations are needed on all the progress you’ve made with the Loo of the Year Awards.”
It arrived just after we officially received our trademarks, a milestone we are incredibly proud of!
It really made us smile, and made us feel very grateful for thoughtful friends, loyal supporters, and the wonderful community that continues to grow around the Awards. 💙🚻
Happy Friday everyone.

15/10/2025

🍎 A wonderful evening with Herefordshire Means Business!
Last night’s Business Leaders Dinner and Tour at Westons Cider, Much Marcle, was fantastic. A huge thank you to the Herefordshire Means Business Ltd Team for organising such a great event and to Mrs Helen Thomas for being such a warm and inspiring host.
The tour was fascinating, especially seeing the cider pits brimming with apples ready for processing! But what truly stood out was the introductory video and Helen’s talk, which gave a real insight into the history of Westons Cider.
It is incredible to think that Helen is the fourth generation of her family to run the business, now joined by her son Guy as the fifth generation. 145 years in business is no mean feat, congratulations to the entire Westons Cider team for their continued success and for proudly putting Herefordshire on the map!
Events like this are a great reminder that networking can be both fun and educational, giving us the chance to build meaningful contacts while learning from other inspiring local businesses. 🤝✨

15/10/2025

✨ A great day with the Independent Washroom Suppliers Association(IWSA)! ✨
Charles and I were delighted to be invited to meet their members and deliver a presentation about the Loo of The Year Awards Ltd at Solihull today. We spoke about how the Awards not only celebrate excellence but also help raise awareness and education around washrooms, driving up standards across all away-from-home facilities which includes workplaces and schools to restaurants, public spaces, and beyond.
We were also excited to announce a brand-new award category, launching this January at the Awards Event, one dedicated specifically to washroom suppliers, who are often the unsung heroes behind great washrooms!
A huge thank you to the IWSA members for your warm hospitality and for including us in your conference. We are looking forward to following up on some fantastic new connections made today and working together to raise standards of away from home washrooms!

15/10/2025

🌍 Did you know that we are celebrating Global Handwashing Day? 🌍
Today, we join the worldwide campaign to celebrate the simplest yet most powerful act for better health, washing our hands with soap and water.
Clean hands save lives, preventing the spread of infections and keeping communities, workplaces, and public spaces safer.
At Loo of the Year Awards, we are proud to champion high standards in washroom design, cleanliness, and maintenance, because great washrooms encourage great hygiene habits.
We are also proud to take part in roundtable discussions on inclusive hygiene and to raise awareness of the importance of accessible, well-designed facilities for everyone.

To wash our hands properly, we must also consider the products we use, ensuring soaps, sanitisers, and drying solutions are safe, gentle, and inclusive for all users, including those with sensitivities or additional needs.
Let us all take a moment to:
💧 Wash our hands properly and regularly
💧 Make handwashing facilities accessible and inviting
💧 Choose products that are inclusive and safe for everyone
💧 Recognise the amazing cleaning teams and washroom providers who make it possible every day
Together, we can show that clean hands are within reach for everyone, everywhere.
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12/10/2025

🎶 “Friday night’s alright…” — and last Friday was certainly more than alright!
Charles and Charlotte joined me at the Best Business Women Awards 2025 at the Daventry Court Hotel, where I was absolutely thrilled to be a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Award category.
The Best Business Women Awards celebrate incredible women from across the UK who are making an impact in their industries, and I felt truly privileged to be recognised once again this year.
I am over the moon to share that I received a Silver Award!
It was also wonderful to have members of the Connect Networking Group there, supporting and cheering each other on. Huge congratulations to Janet Shreeve and Claire Brewerton on their Silver Awards, and to Fiona Da Silva-Adams on her Gold Award in Best Businesswoman Working with Children & Families.
It was great to catch up with Stefan Thomas, Fiona Scott, and Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam too, such a brilliant evening surrounded by inspiring and supportive people.
Networking events do not always look like networking events, sometimes they are filled with laughter, sparkle, and celebration!
Now that we have come back down to earth (and recovered!), I would like to say a huge thank you to Debbie Gilbert and her amazing team for organising such a fantastic evening of sparkle, fizz, and fun. 🥂
Feeling grateful, inspired, and so proud to be part of a community that lifts each other up and celebrates women in business across the UK.

12/10/2025

✨ Raising Awareness During Hygiene Week ✨
On Thursday evening, Charles and I had the privilege to attend the Cleanology event at the Law Society in Chancery Lane, London, held during Hygiene Week 2nd–12th October — a fantastic evening bringing together people from across the cleaning industry to raise awareness, funds and connections in support of The Hygiene Bank.
Hygiene poverty means not being able to afford many of the everyday hygiene and personal care items most of us take for granted, items like shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, nappies , sanitary products, toilets rolls or laundry detergent.
It is shocking to think that 4.2 million adults in the UK are living in hygiene poverty and cannot afford to stay clean.
At The Hygiene Bank, the belief is simple but powerful, it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege. Hygiene poverty is not just about cleanliness, it affects confidence, wellbeing and opportunity.
When people can not afford basic hygiene products, it impacts their ability to work, study, or even socialise. The knock-on effects are huge, leading to shame, anxiety, and isolation.
Events like this remind us that small acts of kindness, collective awareness and industry collaboration really can make a difference!!! Thank you Cleanology for organising a wonderful evening.

10/10/2025

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day — 10th October 2025 💚🧠
Today is World Mental Health Day, and it is a powerful reminder that mental health matters everywhere — at home, at work, and when we are out and about.
Something as simple as finding a clean, safe, and accessible toilet can have a huge impact on how people feel throughout the day.
🚫 Poor washroom conditions can lead to anxiety, stress, and embarrassment.
For some, especially those with medical conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities, the lack of suitable facilities can mean avoiding trips altogether — or feeling uncomfortable at work.
Access to clean, well-maintained toilets is not just about hygiene, it is about dignity, confidence, and peace of mind.
At Loo of the Year Awards, we believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable and supported when nature calls.
Better washrooms mean better wellbeing — for everyone, everywhere.



for more information please read on our website:-https://www.loo.co.uk/703/World-Mental-Health-Day

Tork
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07/10/2025

Here are our incredible 'Lifetime Achievement' finalists for 2025 ✨

All of these women have been in business for more than 15 years and have demonstrated exceptional resilience, innovation, and leadership throughout their careers. They’ve built lasting legacies, inspired others through their achievements, and made a remarkable impact in their industries and communities.

We recognise their dedication, passion, and contribution to women in business, all true role models who continue to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Well done to

Becky Wall BEM- Loo of the Year Awards Ltd/ A plush flush Loo of the Year Awards

Claire Brewerton - The Virtual Business Centre Ltd - Virtual Business Services

LynneParker - Funny Women CIC Funny Women

Michelle Mcpherson - Hyde & Rowe Ltd Hyde & Rowe Property Agents

Sue Blackwell - Blackwells.Biz /DanceSyndrome

Suzanne Spicer- Spicer & Co UK Ltd Spicer & Co

Faye Silver & Susie Bewell - Raymond James, Hitchin Raymond James Hitchin

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