Tennant Names Top K-12 Custodian

July 1, 2020


Tennant Co. has named Kris Kantor the winner of its Custodians Are Key recognition program.

Launched in September 2019, the program recognizes the work K-12 custodians are doing in schools across the United States. Parents, teachers, and school administrators were invited to nominate custodians for their efforts to provide students with a healthy and safe educational environment.

Kantor of Hayes Elementary in Lakewood, Ohio, was one of 12 finalists chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 nominations. As the grand prize winner, Kantor will receive a prize valued at US$5,000 while his school receives $10,000.

Tune into the latest Straight Talk with Jeff Cross segment for an exclusive interview with Kantor to find out what he is doing at his school to set an example for his peers.

Tennant Company awards a check to top custodian Kris Kantor.

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