ISSA, Tork Tap Winners of Spotless Spaces Competition

ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and Tork, a global leader in professional hygiene, have announced the winners of the second annual Spotless Spaces Competition.

The Spotless Spaces Competition is an important feature of International Cleaning Week 2026, held from March 23-28. The global event underscores the cleaning industry’s vital role in protecting public health and driving economic impact.

This exclusive ISSA-member benefit showcases the teams that go above and beyond to create safe, healthy and accessible environments. From sparkling floors to fresh, inviting spaces, these teams set the standard for cleaning excellence, officials said.

“The Spotless Spaces Competition represents the very best of our industry worldwide—where precision, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence come together,” said ISSA Executive Director Kim Althoff. “These companies are not just raising the bar—they are redefining it, creating environments where health, safety, and well-being are protected at the highest level. Their work sets a global standard and serves as a benchmark for what this industry can and should achieve and we applaud them.”

Category Winners

The competition recognizes excellence in the following categories:

Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

US Spotless Space of the Year: Tampa Bay International Airport, Tampa, FL; Maintained by Flagship Facility Services, Inc.

International Spotless Space of the Year: Quito Metro Stations, Quito, Ecuador; Maintained by Forto Facilities

Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

The Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award honors a facility that demonstrates a best-in-class approach to hygiene for people and planet, selected following a rigorous criterial set by Tork. The US and International Spotless Space of the Year winners were selected through an extensive voting process that engaged both industry professionals and the public.

Matthew Urmanski, vice president commercial, Region North America at Essity, said the Museum exemplifies sustainable hygiene principles through innovative practices that improve operational efficiencies and support better hygiene for all.

“Creating a clean, welcoming environment is essential to the visitor experience,” said Michael S. Freshour, senior director of custodial services at the American Museum of Natural History. “I’m incredibly proud of our custodial team, whose hard work ensures a seamless, and comfortable, experience for every guest. This recognition is a testament to the consistency, professionalism, and care our team demonstrates on a daily basis.”

“We are incredibly proud of the strong partnership we’ve built with Flagship and deeply appreciate the reliability, dedication, and attention to detail their employees bring to Tampa International Airport,” said John Tiliacos, Tampa International Airport Chief Operating Officer. “This ISSA award is a well-deserved recognition of their professionalism and the meaningful impact they make on the guest experience at TPA. It truly reflects the passion and high standards their employees bring to their work every single day.”

Andres Prado, president of Forto Facilities, said its recognition as one of the cleanest spaces globally reflects the standard that its team has built through discipline, excellence and an “unwavering commitment” to daily fastidiousness.

“From Ecuador to the world, Forto Facilities demonstrates that ensuring mass transit systems at a spotless standard is possible, 24/7,” she said.