ISSA Announces Winners of Inaugural Spotless Spaces Competition

ISSA, a global cleaning industry association, has tapped the winners of its first Spotless Spaces Competition, sponsored by Tork, an Essity Brand.

This exclusive ISSA-member benefit spotlights outstanding cleaning environments worldwide, celebrating the critical work of cleaning professionals in maintaining safe, healthy, and pristine facilities.

“The Spotless Spaces Competition exemplifies our industry’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation,” said ISSA Executive Director John Barrett. “These winners set the gold standard for cleanliness and hygiene, creating spaces where health, safety, and well-being thrive. Their achievements serve as benchmarks for the entire industry.”

The 2025 Winners

The competition recognizes excellence in the following three categories:

Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award Winner: The in-house cleaning team for Gathering Place Public Park in Tulsa, OK.

US Spotless Space of the Year Winner: The in-house cleaning team at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for the Archives and Virginia Square Metro Stations in Washington, DC and Virginia

International Spotless Space of the Year Winner: Hygiene & Sanitization Services – Fiji LTD, the building service contractor for Labasa Hospital, Nadi Hospital and CWM Hospital in Fiji.

The Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award, sponsored by Tork, honors a facility that demonstrates a best-in-class approach to sustainable hygiene management. The US and International Spotless Space of the Year winners were selected through an extensive voting process that engaged both industry professionals and the general public.

“We are thrilled to recognize Gathering Place Public Park as the recipient of the Tork Think Ahead Facility Excellence Award,” said Matthew Urmanski, vice president of sales and marketing North America at Essity. “Gathering Place Public Park embodies the highest standards in sustainable hygiene management, implementing innovative solutions that enhance business outcomes. Their forward-thinking approach underscores the critical role of smart hygiene practices in creating cleaner, safer, more sustainable, and accessible spaces.”