Judged by a panel of industry leaders, including representatives from key councils, committees and organizations across the sector, as well as an industry editor and a buying group representative, the group selects one winner in each category and two honorees. The winners of this year's awards, announced today in the Innovation Showcase and Theatre on the expo floor, represent groundbreaking achievements across the industry.

Automation and Equipment of the Year: Nilfisk's SC25 Autonomous Scrubber took the top honor. Additional honorees include Robovox Distributions GmbH for its ZACO X1000 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Sparkoz Technology Corporation for the TN10 Cleaning System.

Business Technology and Digital Services of the Year: Otuvy, Inc. received the award for its Otuvy operational software. Honorees in this category include CleanSmart Academy's Animated Training Kit and Janitorial Manager's cleaning management system.

Facility Solution Care Products Innovation of the Year: Airbotx was awarded for its Airbotx 390X air purifier. Honorees include Diamabrush's Cylindrical Polishing Tools and CLR PRO MAX™ for its Industrial Descaler.

Hygiene Solution Innovation of the Year: OPHARDT Hygiene's PRAESIDIO® Fuel Cell earned the award, and honorees include GP PRO for the enMotion® Paper Towel Dispensers with ECON Mode and Remco: A Vikan Company's HyGo Mobile Cleaning Station.

Environment and Sustainability Innovation of the Year: CloroxPro's Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner took the award, with honorees including ABCO Products for its DSOLV dissolvable non-plastic bags and ONYX Solutions for the SXi Lithium-Ion Battery Floor Machine.

Participating exhibitors showcase products and technologies that have made an impact in the commercial, institutional and residential cleaning community by addressing key challenges that industry professionals aim to solve in daily operations while protecting and prioritizing the health of occupants.

"The Innovation Showcase exemplifies the ingenuity and passion that defines the industry," shares Ed Nichols, Show Director of ISSA Show North America. "Each new idea is crafted to drive business growth as well as to deliver solutions that positively impact billions of lives around the world. The commitment to safety, sustainability and precision is evident in every product showcased."

Through education, product demonstrations and opportunities for engagement year-round, ISSA Show North America drives global public health and safety, providing indispensable resources for distributors, building service contractors, facility services and other verticals within the global sector.

For more information on the Innovative Leaders Award Program and to view the full list of participants, please visit www.issashow.com.

About ISSA Show North America
In partnership with ISSA trade association, ISSA Show North America offers an unmatched conference program featuring over 100+ education sessions, workshops, panels, training and certification courses over four days. The event and the association are 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. 

For more information about ISSA Show North America, visit  www.issashow.com. Follow ISSA Show North America on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram,  X  and  YouTube. 

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. Follow us on LinkedIn,  Facebook, Instagram,  X  and  YouTube.  

About Informa Markets
Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio comprises more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Engineering, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organizer, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, visit  www.informamarkets.com.

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