Claire Gilbert Named Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year at Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards.

Claire Gilbert, Founder and Director of Crystal Klean, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2025 Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards. The award is sponsored by the University of Staffordshire.

This prestigious award honours individuals who have been instrumental to the success of a business—whether through founding a new venture or radically improving the performance of an existing one.

Claire Gilbert exemplifies both. Driven by a passion for cleanliness, an unshakeable work ethic, and a genuine care for people, Claire founded Crystal Klean with a simple goal: to deliver commercial cleaning services to the highest possible standard. Under her exceptional leadership, Crystal Klean has grown rapidly and developed a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. Claire’s personal values—professionalism, loyalty, and optimism—are embedded in the DNA of her business and reflected in every interaction with clients and colleagues alike.

Employee support initiatives have been implemented under her direction, including flexible working arrangements, employee recognition efforts such as birthday acknowledgements and team events, referral bonus schemes, and the planned addition of private medical insurance and Chamber member benefits.

Claire has also taken a hands-on approach to staff support in individual cases and maintains a focus on service quality through routine site inspections and attention to client satisfaction.