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. Award nominations are now being accepted through October 4, 2024. 

“For the past decade, it’s been a privilege to honour 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:

• Member of the Year, which recognizes a person’s involvement in activities that align with Hygieia’s mission and vision.
• Company of the Year, which celebrates a company’s involvement in activities that align with Hygieia’s mission and vision.
• Rising Star of the Year, which honours a woman aged 45 or younger who has made significant achievements and demonstrated consistent upward mobility in their career within the industry.
• Network Ally of the Year, which recognizes a person who has shown tremendous support toward Hygieia’s mission.
• 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.
• 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.

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