The Spotless Spaces Competition is now accepting nominations, recognizing both the spaces you maintain and the hardworking teams behind them. This competition honors excellence in cleanliness, maintenance, and dedication to creating safe, healthy, and accessible environments.

Being selected as a Finalist means your team and facility will receive well-deserved recognition and be included in a public vote to win one of three distinguished awards:

• Spotless Space of the Year: Awarded to the top U.S. facility selected through popular vote, highlighting outstanding cleaning excellence.
• International Spotless Space of the Year: Celebrates an exceptional international facility selected by industry professionals and the public for their superior hygiene and maintenance standards.
• Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award: Sponsored by Tork, an Essity brand, this award honors a facility demonstrating best-in-class sustainable hygiene management and innovative solutions. A special emphasis is placed on accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring hygienic environments that serve all users, including those with special considerations.

The nomination window is open through January 23, 2026. Award winners will be announced as part of our International Cleaning Week celebration and spotlighted during the inaugural ICW Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. Winners will also receive one complimentary Clean Advocacy Summit registration. Submit your nomination today and inspire your industry in 2026!

See competition rules