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Cincinnati,
OH – April 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Cintas
Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announces the top 10 finalists in its 12th
annual Cintas Custodian of
the Year contest. This year’s finalists from across the U.S. showcase
tremendous dedication and commitment to their schools. From now through
April 11, the public can vote for their favorite custodian at
CustodianOfTheYear.com.
“We
received thousands of heartfelt nominations and inspiring stories showcasing
exceptional custodians nationwide,” said Emily
Ramos, Director of Marketing at Cintas. “As always, narrowing it down
to the top 10 is a challenge, but this year’s finalists truly stood out
for their unwavering dedication to both their schools and communities.”
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The
greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the Cintas Custodian
of the Year contest. Cintas will award $10,000 to the winning custodian
and $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid
Commercial products and services. The winner’s school will also receive
a complete facility assessment valued at $20,000 from The Worldwide Cleaning
Industry Association, ISSA, along with
a pizza party for all staff and students. The other nine finalists will
receive $1,000 each and complimentary tuition to one ISSA Cleaning Management
Institute virtual training event, valued at $1,500. The finalists’ schools
will also receive a cleaning supply package from Rubbermaid Commercial
Products. Again, this year, the top three finalists will receive an all-expense-paid
trip for two to the ISSA
Show North America in Las Vegas in November, where they’ll be celebrated
for their accomplishments.
“We’re
truly inspired by each of the finalists who go above and beyond for their
schools,” said John
Barrett, Executive Director of ISSA. “School custodians play a vital
role in their communities, serving as role models and leaders that students
look up to every day.”
The
top 10 finalists in the 2025 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest include
(in alphabetical order):
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Brenda
“Ms. Brenda” Finkelstein – LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
(Baton Rouge, La.)
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Carlos
Aguirre – Quarry Trail Elementary (Rocklin, Calif.)
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Dan Davis
– Deerfield Elementary School (Short Hills, N.J.)
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Jennifer
Aitken – Arizona Western College (Yuma, Ariz.)
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Jenny
Low – University of California, San Francisco (San Francisco, Calif.)
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Keith
Wilson – Florida Autism Center of Excellence (Tampa, Fla.)
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Micaela
“Mica” Ortiz Arredondo – William G. Hibbard Elementary (Chicago, Ill)
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Robert
“Bobbie” Patterson IV – Juanita High School (Kirkland, Wash.)
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Roberto
Valdez – Northeastern University (Nahant, Mass.)
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Rosalio
“Lio” Rodriguez – Sachse High School (Sachse, Texas)
“We’re
honored to celebrate these outstanding custodians for their hard work,
talent and dedication,” said Robert
Posthauer, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Rubbermaid Commercial
Products.
A Custodian
of the Year logo and photos of the top 10 finalists are available
via Dropbox here.
For
more information about the Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, contact
Christina Burzynski at cburzynski@mulberrymc.com.
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 Cincinnati, Cintas
is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select
Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
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.
About
Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Rubbermaid
Commercial Products (RCP), headquartered in Huntersville, NC, is a
manufacturer of innovative, solution-based products for commercial and
institutional markets worldwide. Since 1968, RCP has pioneered technologies
and system solutions in the categories of washroom and safety, cleaning,
waste handling, material transport, and food services. RCP is part of Newell
Brands’ global portfolio of leading brands and continues to develop innovative
products. Visit www.RubbermaidCommercial.com
to learn more.
Cintas
Media:
Michelle
Goret
Cintas
VP of Corporate Affairs
513-972-4155
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