Submit Your Nominations for Annual Housekeeping Award

September 14, 2021

Cintas Shine AwardTo recognize the hardworking individuals who are the key to guest satisfaction in hotels and other hospitality properties, Cintas Corp. announced the launch of the 2021 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. (Star Housekeepers In a New Era) Award.  

The annual award program is open to housekeeping professionals employed at U.S. hospitality properties. Submit nominations at cintas.com/SHINEAwards/ through Friday, October 15, 2021. 

The grand prize winner will receive a US$5,000 cash prize and additional prizes for their property including:

  • $2,500 in cleaning and hygiene products and services from Cintas  
  • A training and development package from the Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, valued at $3,500  
  • A package from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, that includes a GBAC on-site consultation and enrollment in the GBAC Fundamentals Course 2.0, valued at $3,300 
  • A comprehensive product package from Rubbermaid Commercial Products, valued at more than $2,300. 

Nine runners-up and their hospitality properties will each receive a prize package valued at more than $1,800, which includes: a $500 cash prize for each runner-up, and each runner-up’s hospitality property will receive a complimentary membership to IEHA, a free IEHA training course, enrollment in the GBAC Fundamentals Course 2.0 and a Rubbermaid Commercial Products housekeeping cart.  

“Talented housekeepers are working tirelessly to uphold cleanliness during this difficult time, and often do not have an opportunity to be celebrated,” said Nicole Beall, senior director – Hospitality & Gaming Enterprise at Cintas Corporation “We are excited to recognize the professionals who are keeping the heart of the industry beating and showcase excellence every day.”  

To learn more about the contest and to submit a nomination, visit cintas.com/SHINEAwards/

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