Cintas Corporation Opens Nominations for the 12th Annual Nationwide Custodian of the Year Contest
The public can nominate a hardworking school custodian now through February 7

The public can nominate a hardworking school custodian now through February 7. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Beyond cleaning and maintenance, school custodians often make our schools and universities feel like home,” said Emily Ramos, Director of Marketing at Cintas. “For more than a decade, we’ve been inspired by countless incredible stories of custodians going above and beyond, and we’re thrilled to continue honoring them as we celebrate the 12th year of this contest.”
Cintas will award
“Creating healthy and inspiring learning environments wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of custodians,” said John Barrett, Executive Director of ISSA. “ISSA is honored to partner with Cintas to recognize and celebrate the dedication, hard work and essential contributions of custodians across the U.S.”
Last year, Cintas Corporation awarded Bob Galewski of Wabasha-Kellogg High School in
The Cintas Custodian of the Year contest is open to all elementary, middle, high school, college and university custodians who have worked at their school for at least two years. Nominations must be 500 words or less on why the nominee deserves the award and must be submitted by February 7. Cintas will announce the top ten finalists on March 4. The public will then be able to vote for their favorite custodian through April 11, and the finalist with the most votes will be crowned Custodian of the Year in the spring.
“We’re proud to partner with Cintas to honor the custodians who go above and beyond daily,” said Robert Posthauer, Senior Vice President and GM of Commercial Business of Rubbermaid Commercial Products. “Custodians are true heroes, and we are committed to showing our gratitude and appreciation for all they do.”
For more information about the Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, contact Christina Burzynski at cburzynski@mulberrymc.com. A Custodian of the Year logo is available via email or Dropbox here.
About Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in
About ISSA:
With more than 10,500 members – including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members – ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in
About Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), headquartered in
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Christina Burzynski
cburzynski@mulberrymc.com
Source: Cintas Corporation