Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 22nd October 2026 Issue no. 1231
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BSCAI announces 2026 Clean Awards and Stephen H Swigart Scholarship recipients
The Building Service Contractors Association International has announced the recipients of the 2026 BSCAI Clean Awards, which recognise excellence among building service contractors and industry leaders.
The winners were selected by the BSCAI Awards Committee, comprised of individuals from member companies, and recipients will be recognised at BSCAI's 2026 Contracting Success (CS26), taking place from 17th – 19th November in Las Vegas.
Each year, BSCAI celebrates the achievements of individuals and companies whose contributions strengthen both the Association and the building services industry.
The BSCAI Cleaning for Health Award Presented by ProTeam honours BSCs that have implemented Cleaning for Health programs that help reduce allergens and asthma triggers in indoor environments through comprehensive policies, procedures, training and equipment. This year's recipient is Janitronics.
Since 2015, the Skip Marsden Education Excellence Award has recognised companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to employee growth and development through education and training. This year's recipient is Imperial Cleaning.
The Arthur C Barraclough Company Community Service Award recognises companies for their volunteer efforts and community impact, with BSCAI making a charitable contribution on behalf of the winner. This year's recipient is Imperial Cleaning.
The James Harris Sr Industry Service Award honours long-term service to the Association by a company not engaged in building service contracting. This year's recipient is Network Distribution.
Other company awards include the Safety Awards, the New Member of the Year Award and the Image Awards. This year's winners include:
Safety Award Winners:
• Flair Building Services: Category A Safety Award
• Final Touch Services: Category A Safety Award
• Stathakis: Category A Safety Award
• Action Service Corporation: Category B Safety Award
• Haynes Building Service: Category B Safety Award
• Saber Building Services: Category B Safety Award
• Tier One Property Services: Category C Safety Award
• Enviro-Clean Services: Category C Safety Award
• Marsden South: Category C Safety Award
• Scioto Services: Category D Safety Award
• 4M Building Solutions: Category D Safety Award
• American Security: Category D Safety Award
Image Award Winners:
• Sonlight Cleaning Service: Mid-Size Company Image Award
• Clean Method: Large Company Image Award
Integrity Facility Solutions: BSCAI New Member of the Year Award
In addition to company awards, the BSCAI Clean Awards recognise exceptional individuals throughout the industry. The BSCAI Employee of the Year Award, presented by Hillyard, honours a BSC employee whose job performance, civic involvement and family role exemplify excellence in the profession. The BSCAI Emerging Leader Award, presented by Contracting Profits, recognises an individual aged 40 or younger who demonstrates excellence and is making significant contributions to the industry. The Walter L Cook Award for Distinguished Service honours a BSCAI member who has made outstanding contributions to advancing the Association and industry, while the James E Purcell Leadership Award – the BSCAI's most prestigious annual honour, recognises exemplary long-term service and leadership. Individual award recipients include:
• Barb Johnson, CleanPower: BSCAI Building Service Employee of the Year Award
• Jason Courtney (pictured), CBSE, Office Pride of Pensacola: Emerging Leader Award
• Ron Mills, The Professional Group: Walter L Cook Award for Distinguished Service
• Philippe Mack, CBSE, Bee Cleaning Building Maintenance: James E Purcell Leadership Award
The President's Award honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to a special initiative identified by the BSCAI President. In 2026, the Award recognises the volunteers whose dedication, expertise and commitment helped support BSCAI's brand redesign efforts. Recipients include:
• Kristina Thayer, CBSE, MSNW
• Fernando Cruz, CBSE, Dynamond Building Services
• Dana Boyce, Pioneer
• Patrick Comaskey, CBSE, Direct Clean Solutions
• Amanda Haas, Merchants Building Maintenance
• Kristy Elmore, Harvard Services
• Julie Garcia, CBSE, Action Service Corporation
• Harmony Trujillo, York Building Services
• Greg Buchner, CBSE, CleanOffice
The BSCAI Stephen H Swigart Scholarship for Higher Education, sponsored by Spartan, provides building service contractors and their families an opportunity to pursue higher education. The scholarship promotes the welfare of the public as it relates to the contract cleaning and maintenance industry. The 2026 recipient is Garrett Meng, affiliated with Kleen-Tech.
The BSCAI represents a worldwide network of member companies that provide cleaning, facilities maintenance, security, landscaping and other related services. It provides contractor-specific educational programs, individual certifications, publications, a members-only purchasing program, seminars, industry data and research, and unmatched networking opportunities - all developed specifically for leaders in the building service and facilities maintenance contracting industry.
22nd October 2026