Five Cleaning Industry Leaders Honored in Las Vegas
Honorees of the 2026 ISSA Achievement Awards will be recognized November 17 during ISSA Show North America.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Home Cleaning
ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has named five honorees for its 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize cleaning and facility solutions industry professionals. The honorees will be recognized November 17 at the ISSA Spotlight Event and Awards ceremony in Las Vegas, during ISSA Show North America.
Why it matters
For Las Vegas households and building managers, the awards spotlight the people behind the cleaning products, training and maintenance services that keep homes, offices and venues sanitary. The ceremony coincides with the ISSA Show North America trade event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, bringing industry attention to the city from November 16 to 19.
The 2026 ISSA Achievement Awards name five honorees, with the Rising Star Award recipient counted among the 30 members of the 2026 Class of ISSA Emerging Leaders. Harvard Maintenance, led by honoree Stan Doobin, grew from about 80 employees to more than 12,000.
The players
ISSA (Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions)
The industry association that runs the annual Achievement Awards and the ISSA Show North America trade event, serving cleaning and facility solutions professionals.
Spartan Chemical Company
A cleaning chemical manufacturer whose chairman, Steve Swigart, is among the 2026 honorees.
Harvard Maintenance
A facility maintenance services company led by owner and CEO Stan Doobin, which has grown to more than 12,000 employees.
ProTeam
A cleaning equipment brand whose National Sales Manager, Jeff Stone, has represented the company for 39 years.
Imperial Brady
A cleaning products company whose Events and Social Media Project Manager, Jameka Carter, is among the honorees.
The details
ISSA selected the honorees through its Achievement Awards program, which recognizes contributions across the cleaning and facility solutions industry. Steve Swigart, Chairman of Spartan Chemical Company, has been with the company since 1970. Jeff Stone, National Sales Manager at ProTeam, has represented the brand for 39 years, including 29 years as an independent manufacturer's representative. Helge Alt, President of Puhastusekspert in Estonia, brings more than three decades of training experience.
Timeline
1970: Steve Swigart joins Spartan Chemical Company.
November 16-19, 2026: ISSA Show North America takes place in Las Vegas.
November 17, 2026: Honorees are recognized at the ISSA Spotlight Event and Awards ceremony.
The Home Front
The awards recognize people in the cleaning and facility services sector that supports residential and commercial property upkeep. Their recognition takes place at the ISSA Show North America, the industry's main annual trade event in Las Vegas.
If you hire a cleaning or facility maintenance company, you can ask whether its staff has received industry training and certification. Keeping a record of your service provider's credentials makes it easier to compare options when booking recurring cleaning.
The takeaway
Recognition like the ISSA Achievement Awards highlights the professionals who run the cleaning and maintenance work behind everyday home and building care. When hiring a service provider, asking about training and experience is a practical way to judge quality.
Further reading
For more on keeping a space clean and well-maintained, browse our Home Cleaning guides.
