ISSA Names 2024 Honorees for Achievements |
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Contributed by BSM Staff | |
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has identified its 2024 ISSA Achievement Awards honorees. The annual awards program recognizes cleaning and facility solutions industry professionals who are committed to driving the industry forward through their positive contributions in their businesses and beyond. These four honorees will be recognized November 19 during the ISSA Spotlight Event and Awards ceremony at ISSA Show North America 2024, which takes place November 17-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. “As ISSA continues to champion excellence in the cleaning and facility solutions industry, we are grateful for the dedicated individuals who drive innovation and uphold the high standards that define our association,” said ISSA 2024 Board President Matthew Schenk. “Congratulations to this year’s Achievement Award honorees. I look forward to honoring their remarkable contributions at the upcoming celebration in Las Vegas.” The 2024 Achievement Awards and their recipients are: • The Jack D. Ramaley Industry Distinguished Service Award, reserved for individuals with at least 10 years of outstanding service to the professional cleaning industry, will be presented to Carey Jaros, president and CEO at GOJO. Jaros exemplifies the values that define our industry. Her character, professionalism, kindness, and innovative thinking shine through in all she does. Jaros is a strong advocate for cleaning and facility solutions, consistently giving back to the industry by mentoring, supporting emerging leaders, and championing women in our field through the ISSA Hygieia Network. She generously shares her time and expertise in countless ways, making an impact that resonates across our community. • The ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core acknowledges one of the class of 30 ISSA Emerging Leaders who has made positive contributions to their organization and the industry. Konstantin Ekelman, director of sales at BradyPLUS, receives this year’s honor after being selected through an industry voting process. Ekelman brings a unique blend of professionalism, humility, and innovation to his role. He leads a highly respected team of sales professionals, earning admiration from colleagues and customers alike. His approach is built on fostering strong relationships, treating everyone like extended family. His care for both his team and clients forms the foundation of his leadership, creating a culture of trust and growth. Join ISSA in celebrating these four Achievement Awards recipients at the ISSA Spotlight Event and Awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, at 9:00 a.m. PST at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For Las Vegas hotel and travel discounts, visit www.issashow.com/en/travel. 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. For more information, go to www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. |
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