ISSA Emerging Leaders

Nominations are now closed for 2024.

In recent years, ISSA has witnessed an increase of new talent throughout the cleaning industry. There’s no better time than right now to recognize these young rising stars and encourage them to take our future to new heights!

Nominate Exceptional Talent for ISSA’s Inaugural Emerging Leaders Awards!

Do you know an individual with outstanding potential and a drive for innovation within the cleaning industry? Then it’s time to nominate your rising stars for the ISSA Emerging Leaders Awards.

Elevate their career and contribute to the industry’s growth by putting forth your brightest talents for consideration. Submit your nomination today and help shape the next generation of industry pioneers!

Your submission will be reviewed by our committee, and those selected will be notified by October 1, 2024. The honorees will be highlighted across our media channels and recognized at ISSA Show North America 2024.

Who is considered an Emerging Leader?

An Emerging Leader is a dynamic individual who demonstrates significant promise and potential to influence the future direction of our industry through innovative practices, leadership qualities, and a commitment to advancing the field. This person brings fresh perspectives, challenges conventional practices, and leverages new technologies or sustainable practices to improve standards, efficiency, and the overall impact of cleaning on public health and the environment.

An ISSA Emerging Leader displays many or all the following traits:

  • Visionary: Possesses the ability to envision the future direction of their organization or industry and formulates strategies to achieve it.

  • Adaptive: Demonstrates flexibility and agility in responding to changing market dynamics, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes.

  • Innovative: Generates new ideas, processes, or products that drive growth and competitiveness in their organization.

  • Collaborative: Fosters teamwork and cooperation among team members, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving.

  • Continuous Learner: Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional development and stays abreast of industry trends and best practices.

Why nominate an Emerging Leader candidate?

  • Showcase your team and company as influencers driving industry innovation and progress.
  • Gain visibility in our extensive digital and print media networks.
  • Earn prestigious recognition among the industry’s elite at ISSA Show North America 2024.

Eligibility criteria:

  • ISSA Member organizations and their employees.

  • Anyone under 40 years of age* is eligible to be nominated.

  • You may nominate yourself or submit a nomination on behalf of someone else.

    *Nominees must be under the age of 40 as of November 2024.

For any questions, view our list of FAQs, or contact [email protected]
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Emerging Leaders FAQ:

Anyone employed by an ISSA member company who will be younger than 40 as of November 2024.

Of course!

For our Emerging Leaders Awards, we are looking for a cross-section of people from across the cleaning industry supply chain—distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—who are proven leaders in their field.

In recent years, ISSA has witnessed an increase of new talent throughout the cleaning industry. There’s no better time than right now to recognize these young rising stars and encourage them to take our future to new heights!

Simply visit our nomination page at issa.com/emergingleaders and complete the form.

The ISSA Emerging Leaders Awards program is a free benefit for all current ISSA members. Not currently an ISSA member? Join today!

Winners will be selected by the ISSA Emerging Leaders Committee.

August 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

On or before October 1, 2024.

The 2024 ISSA Emerging Leaders will be recognized in Las Vegas at a ceremony taking place Tuesday, November 19 at ISSA Show North America 2024.

ISSA will begin recognizing the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders in the November/December 20204 edition of ISSA Today as well as on ISSA.com.

Yes! There are multiple opportunities for your organization to support the ISSA Emerging Leaders Awards. Simply contact [email protected] for more information.