International Awards
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title
Germ's Journey broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for Largest hand hygiene lesson (multiple venues). The largest hand hygiene lesson (multiple venues) consisted of 4,492 participants and was achieved by Germ’s Journey (UK) in schools across the United Kingdom, on 15 October 2024.
National Awards
The Heist Awards - Collaboration of the Year - Shortlisted
2025 - in Collaboration with De Montfort University, Germ's Journey have been shortlisted for a Heist Award for Collaboration of the Year - entitled' Breaking a Guinness World Record, Together!' The winner will be announced on 10th July 2025.
Queen's Anniversary Prize - Nominated
In 2023, Germ's Journey were nominated for the Queen's Anniversary Prize, an award that celebrates and champions the outstanding work of universities and colleges across the United Kingdom.
HELOA Awards - Shortlisted for best small or low budget initiative
In 2025, Germ's Journey were shortlisted for the HELOA Award for best small or low budget initiative. HELOA Awards highlight Best Practice and allow colleagues across the Higher Education sector to exchange knowledge on how best to assist students in making informed decisions that contribute positively to their academic and professional journeys.
De Montfort University Staff Recognition Award - Outstanding contribution to National Projects & Awards
In 2025, Germ's Journey won the De Montfort University Staff Recognition Award in recognition of our outstanding contribution to National Projects & Awards.
De Montfort University Sustainable Development Goals Award 2023 - SDG Impact Champion: Highly Commended
In 2023, Germ's Journey won the De Montfort University Sustainable Development Goals Awards, certified as a SDG Impact Champion: Highly Commended