The wait is over. After a highly competitive judging process, the individuals, teams and businesses shortlisted for the LADAs 2026 are revealed.

With nominations from across the laundry and textile care sector, this year’s shortlist reflects the breadth of talent, innovation and commitment that continues to shape the industry.

From outstanding individuals making a difference within their businesses and the wider sector, to companies delivering impressive growth, investment and service, the shortlisted entries represent some of the very best work taking place across textile care today.

The judges faced a difficult task in narrowing down an exceptionally strong field. With so many impressive nominations received, reaching the shortlist was an achievement in itself – and everyone who has made it this far should be proud of their success.

Now, the attention turns to the winners and to celebrating!

The Awards have become a major fixture in the industry calendar since their launch in 2015, providing an opportunity to recognise the people and organisations whose hard work often takes place behind the scenes but whose contribution is fundamental to the success of the sector.

The 2026 shortlist showcases that diversity, with recognition spanning individuals, laundry businesses, suppliers, teams and innovators. Together, the finalists demonstrate the expertise, resilience and forward-thinking approach that has become such a defining feature of our modern laundry industry.

But there can only be one winner in each category – and those results will be announced in front of the industry at the LADA ceremony on 19 November 2026.

The event will take place at The Master Suite, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, bringing together laundry and textile care professionals from across the country for an evening dedicated to celebration, networking and recognition.

For the shortlisted nominees, it is now time to prepare for the big night. For everyone else, it is an opportunity to come together, celebrate the achievements of colleagues and friends, and find out who will take home a coveted Award this year.

The awards would not be possible without the support of the companies backing the event, with Richard Haworth as headline sponsor alongside Christeyns, Royal Jersey Laundry, Kannegiesser, Ecolab, Regency Laundry, ME Group, Fox Energy, Tonrose, Vision Linens, BC SoftWear, Lynx, WSI, Xplor Spot, Sherry Textiles, Electrolux and WCL.

Congratulations to every individual and organisation that has made the 2026 shortlist.

Good luck to you all – we look forward to celebrating with you at The Belfry on 19 November!

2025 judging panel at the LADAs