ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning and facility solutions industry, is seeking nominations for its annual awards recognizing individuals and companies who embody Hygieia’s mission and vision. ISSA Hygieia Network is now accepting award nominations through October 4, 2024.

“For the past decade, it’s been a privilege to honor the people and organizations supporting the career development and success of women in the cleaning and facility solutions industry,” said ISSA Hygieia Network Program Director Dr. Felicia L. Townsend. “We are requesting the industry’s involvement in determining who will be recognized for making a difference in championing ISSA Hygieia Network’s mission of advancing women in the cleaning and facility solutions industry.”

The 10th annual awards program acknowledges individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. Nominations will be evaluated by a select group of jury members. Winners will be announced at the ISSA Hygieia Network 2024 Awards Reception on Wednesday, November 20, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center during the ISSA Show North America 2024 in Las Vegas.

The public is invited to submit nominations for six categories:

• ISSA Hygieia Network Member of the Year, which recognizes a person’s involvement in activities that align with Hygieia’s mission and vision.
• ISSA Hygieia Network Company of the Year, which celebrates a company’s involvement in activities that align with Hygieia’s mission and vision.
• ISSA Hygieia Network Rising Star of the Year, which honors a woman age 45 or younger who has made significant achievements and demonstrated consistent upward mobility in their career within the industry.
• ISSA Hygieia Network Ally of the Year, which recognizes a person who has shown tremendous support toward Hygieia’s mission.
• ISSA Hygieia Network Mentor of the Year, which recognizes a mentor who has shown great leadership qualities and support to their mentee via the ISSA Hygieia Network General Mentoring or Company Exclusive Mentoring Program.
• ISSA Hygieia Network International Member of the Year, which recognizes a person’s involvement in activities outside of the U.S. that align with Hygieia’s mission and vision.

For more information and to submit your nomination(s), visit hygieianetwork.org/awards/.

About ISSA Charities
ISSA Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of ISSA and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization, ISSA Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the ISSA Hygieia Network advances women, diversity, equity and inclusion in the cleaning industry; and ISSA Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about ISSA Charities and to make your own donation, visit issacharities.org.

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 Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.