2017 Cintas Janitor of the Year Voting Closes in One Week
April 06 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Voting for Cintas Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CTAS) 2017 Janitor of
the Year award closes on Friday, April 14. The nation’s top 10
finalists include a diverse group of talented and dedicated school
janitors. Vote for your favorite janitor at
www.cintas.com/JOTY.
“Every finalist has a story that pulls at your heartstrings and
is more than deserving of this award,” said Jillian Bauer,
Marketing Manager, Cintas. “With over 350,000 votes to date, it’s
clear that America loves their school janitors! It’s exciting to
see students, faculty and communities celebrate their local
behind-the-scenes heroes and recognize their hard work.”
The winner of the 2017 Janitor of the Year award will receive a
$5,000 cash prize and $5,000 in products and services from Cintas
and Rubbermaid Commercial Products for their school.
The top 10 finalists in the 2017 Janitor of the Year Contest (in
alphabetical order) include:
- Wendy Boyden – Essex
Elementary School (Baltimore)Building Chief of Essex
Elementary, Wendy Boyden cleans every mess made after a brutal cold
and flu season unlike any other janitor, and does so without a
single complaint. Ms. Wendy shows off her hard work in the shiny
hallways, spotless classrooms and tidy cafeteria of Essex
Elementary where she is loved by each and every Essex Elementary
student and staff member.
- John Dawson – Pepin Academies
(Tampa, Fla.)John Dawson is everyone’s friend at Pepin
Academies, a tuition-free charter school for students with learning
disabilities. John is known for his patience and rock-star advice,
often taking troubled students “under his wing.” Whether a student
needs a joke, high-five or some encouraging words, John is always
there to help.
- Michael Eldridge – Deer
Crossing Elementary School (New Market, Md.)Michael Eldridge is
described as much more than a janitor; he’s a teacher, mentor,
friend and an outstanding role model for the nearly 800 students at
Deer Crossing Elementary. Michael is deaf and actively demonstrates
that one’s disability never stands in the way of greatness. Michael
is often teaching American Sign Language and creating secret
handshakes with students and staff.
- George Hoffman – Seymour Middle
School (Seymour, Ind.)George Hoffman has provided students and
staff with an extraordinarily clean learning environment at Seymour
Middle school for nearly 50 years. Whether he’s maintaining the
cleanliness of Seymour Middle School or out shopping at the local
supermarket, George is always found with a contagious smile and
positive attitude.
- Sauveur Jean – Woodmere
Elementary School (Eatontown, N.J.)After working as a school
custodian for more than 20 years, Woodmere Elementary School’s “Mr.
Jean” arrives at school each day with a skip in his step and a big
smile on his face. Known as a motivator, an optimist, a class act
and a friend, Mr. Jean always puts the children and teachers ahead
of himself. As one teacher says, “without him, this school would be
simply a building...with him here, this school is a home.”
- Loy Lopez – Rio Rancho Middle
School (Rio Rancho, N.M.)Caring, hardworking and personable are
just a few words used to describe “Mr. Loy” Lopez. The enthusiastic
self-starter makes himself available after normal hours and is
always finding a way to bring positive change to the school - from
brainstorming ideas on how to make the school’s recycling program
more efficient to moving heavy furniture.
- Cecil Lovett – North Calloway
Elementary School (Murray, Ky.)Lovingly referred to as North
Calloway Elementary School’s “Unofficial Grandpa,” Cecil Lovett
provides students and staff with a flawless building and an endless
supply of jokes and smiles. Cecil sets an example of what a true
gentleman should be and builds strong relationships with students,
faculty and staff. As a result, has a waiting list of students who
wish to help him with his daily duties.
- Fred Nieves – Saint Bridget
School (Framingham, Mass.)Fred Nieves is more than just a
janitor to Saint Bridget School, he is family. Rain or shine, sleet
or blizzard, “Deacon Fred” greets the children at their cars each
morning – opening car doors, helping get students out of car seats,
helping students put on their backpacks, making sure they have
their school projects and waving goodbye to parents – all to ensure
the first moments of each child’s day is special.
- Ted Qualli Jr. – Newtown Elementary
School (Newtown, Penn.)Described as the glue that keeps the
school together, Ted Qualli has a special place in the hearts of
Newtown Elementary’s students and staff. As a veteran, he can be
seen showing his old uniform to students on Veteran’s Day and
teaching them about his service to our country. He is also an avid
gardener and each year brings in plants lovingly grown in his home
garden for every student and teaches them how to care for
them.
- Andy Wegner – Big Bend
Elementary School (Big Bend, Wisc.)Building Manager at Big Bend
Elementary, Fire Department Assistant Chief and Emergency Medical
Technician, Andy Wegner is beloved by the Mukwonago community. Andy
exceeds his custodial role at Big Bend Elementary by leading Fire
Prevention Week, mentoring young students, fishing cell phones from
restroom toilets, changing flat tires and encouraging a safe
learning environment with his “Clean Classroom of the Month”
award.
To vote, visit www.cintas.com/JOTY.
For more information about the Janitor of the Year contest,
please contact Jennifer Petersen at jpetersen@mulberrymc.com or
312-664-1532. A high-res Janitor of the Year logo is available via
email or Dropbox at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i1iaygsa7jhla6l/AADHIsxW3YEF_6oV_tPAQBlQa?dl=0.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than 900,000 businesses of all
types and sizes get READY™ to open their doors with
confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and
services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their
facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With
products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom
supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and
testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers
get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in
Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held 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.
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