Cintas Corp. has named Christine Perkins the grand prize winner of the 2022 Cintas Star Housekeepers In a New Era (S.H.I.N.E.) Award. 

The annual award program recognizes housekeeping professionals employed at U.S. hospitality properties for their contributions to guest safety and satisfaction. Perkins, a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Cedar City, Utah, has been selected by the panel of judges as the US$5,000 grand prize winner. In addition to the cash prize, she will also receive the following for her workplace:

• $2,500 in cleaning and hygiene products and services from Cintas
• A training and development package from the Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, valued at $3,500
• Enrollment in the GBAC Infectious Disease Awareness Course from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, valued at $500
• A comprehensive product package from Rubbermaid Commercial Products(RCP), valued at more than $2,300.

“This year’s S.H.I.N.E. Award finalists truly embody what a strong work ethic looks like,” said Nicole Beall, Cintas vice president of hospitality and gaming strategic markets. “Housekeepers in the hospitality industry have shown great resilience and dedication to overcome tremendous obstacles the last few years, while they have worked tirelessly to provide exceptional service to guests and staff alike.”

For more information, including complete list of the contest’s runners up, visit cintas.com/SHINEAwards/. 

About Cintas
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corp. provides uniforms and apparel, restroom supplies, and mats as well as first aid, document management, and fire protection services. For more information, visit www.cintas.com.