Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th May 2026 Issue no. 1212
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Mrs Buckét founder & CEO Rachael Flanagan wins IoD Director of the Year Award
Founder and CEO of Mrs Buckét, Rachael Flanagan (pictured), has been named Director of the Year for Medium to Large Business (over 50 employees) at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Awards Wales.
The Award, presented at a ceremony held at ICC Wales in Newport last week, recognises the exceptional growth and leadership behind the founder-led, professional services business, which now employs more than 500 people.
Judges praised Rachael's strategic focus, strong governance and people-first culture, highlighting her entrepreneurial leadership, sector specialisation and disciplined approach to growth.
They also recognised the company's sustained client wins, robust performance frameworks and values-led culture, which continues to deliver customer excellence and long-term resilience.
Speaking after receiving the award, Rachael said:
"I am absolutely thrilled to receive this award and incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a business. This recognition reflects the hard work, commitment and passion of our entire team, who consistently go above and beyond for our clients every single day.
"Our growth over the past year has been driven by staying true to our values, investing in our people and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery. I would like to sincerely thank every member of the Mrs Buckét team for their dedication and support - this award belongs to all of us."
Mrs Buckéts’ recently appointed managing director, Kate Ablett, was shortlisted for the Skills Development Award at the same Awards.
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