When will the winners be recognised?
The 2025 ISSA Emerging Leaders will be recognised in Sydney, Australia at a ceremony taking place Thursday, 30 October at ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo 2025.
When will honourees be notified?
On or before 1 July 2025.
What is the deadline for nominations?
31 May 2025, at 11:59 p.m. AEDT.
How are the winners selected?
Winners will be selected by the ISSA Oceania Advisory Council.
How much does it cost to nominate someone?
The ISSA Emerging Leaders Program is a free benefit for all current ISSA members. Not currently an ISSA member? Join today!
How do I nominate someone?
To nominate yourself or someone else, please use the nomination form at the bottom of this page.
Why was the program created?
In recent years, ISSA has witnessed an increase of new talent throughout the cleaning industry. There’s no better time than right now to recognise these young rising stars and encourage them to take our future to new heights!
Which ISSA members can participate?
For our Emerging Leaders Program, 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.
May I nominate myself?
Absolutely!
Who is eligible for the ISSA Emerging Leaders Program?
Anyone employed by an ISSA member company who will be younger than 40 as of October 2025.
