Nominations for the 2025 Rock Stars of Cleaning is now open
Nominations will be accepted through October 2025.
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Rock Stars of Cleaning Award Presentations
Colorado Rock Star of Cleaning
Custodian Benito Ruybal, with the Southern Ute Clean Team of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, was recognized for his outstanding service at the state level, as reported by the Southern Ute Drum this week.
Jess Baidwan, presented the official award on February 12th.
Ruybal said, "It felt amazing to know that my team and the organization were voting and rooting for me to win this award."
You can view the complete article by clicking the button below.
Mr. James White was honored on February 23 as the 2023, National Rock Star Custodian.
JW, as he is known, is a custodian at Edwards Elementary in Chesterfield, SC. Caroline Miles, the principal, nominated JW earlier in the year and then promoted him to his way of winning the nationwide voting.
CONGREGATIONS MR. JAMES WHITE
Florida Rock Star of Cleaning * Andrew Peters
As a result of his nomination and the many votes cast during the nationwide voting, Andrew Peters is now the 2023, Florida, Rock Star of Cleaning.
John Kelvy and Mr. Peters's family along with his colleagues and students from Liberty High School in Kissimmee, FL were there for the presentation.
This award is made possible through GEM Supply & the Academy of Cleaning Excellence.
National Rock Star Custodian Award
What Is the Award About?
What Is the Award About?
Every operation has Rock Stars of Cleaning and we want to recognize them!
The 2024 Rock Stars of Cleaning Awards will honor both a National & multiple State winners.
The awards recognize Rock Star custodian based on the "Rock Star Custodian" program, presented by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence.
This programs outlines 9 personality tr
Every operation has Rock Stars of Cleaning and we want to recognize them!
The 2024 Rock Stars of Cleaning Awards will honor both a National & multiple State winners.
The awards recognize Rock Star custodian based on the "Rock Star Custodian" program, presented by the Academy of Cleaning Excellence.
This programs outlines 9 personality traits of a standout individual in this industry which are listed below.
Nominees come from K-12 schools, Universities, Service Contractors and many others.
Anyone can nominate anyone who is currently employed within the nominating operation.
Your nominations are taken through October, finalists are selected, then nationwide voting goes through December.
Nomination Form
What Is the Award About?
The qualifying traits for the Rock Star Custodian National Award are;
- Communication
- Utilize Resources
- Service to Others
- Take Ownership
- Optimistic
- Determination
- Integrity
- Analyze
- Nurture
Nominations are now for the 2024 National & State Awards.
National Winners
National Winners
There have been FIVE past winners of the National Award.
You can see what they have to say about this experience like no other they have ever had.
Engage the Rock Star Program
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Motivational Sessions & Courses
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Your All-Access Pass Includes:
- Immediate Access to Academy Online Campus.
- Access to every new course when it comes available at no extra charge.
- Access to a monthly, remote, group Q&A session at no extra charge.
Frontline Session #1
This first of two sessions for frontline staff breaks down the word CUSTODIAN by looking at the personality traits of those who possess the backbone of a Rock Star custodian. Unlimited viewing for your entire operation via virtual/remote.
Session Two: Building a Rock Star Workfamily
The pricing is available upon request.
Supervisor Sessions #3-5
Designed for supervisors, managers and owners alike, these 3 sessions explore how to deal with expectations, personalities, and the challenges of fitting all the puzzle pieces together.
- Supervising Your Rock Stars
- Supervising Your Workfamily
- Being a Rock Star Leader
These sessions are only open to those who have attended the first two Rock star Custodian sessions.
The pricing is available upon request.
All 5 Sessions & Discounts
Rock Star Technician Onboarding
Purchase the complete 5 part motivational series for unlimited viewing for your entire operation via virtual/remote. This package includes a 25% discount on any Academy online course.
For these virtual/remote sessions, you will need a wired internet connection, speakers, a microphone, and an updated computer. Remote learning is broadcast via STREAMYARD or ZOOM.
Rock Star Technician Onboarding
Rock Star Technician Onboarding
Rock Star Technician Onboarding
You are here because you value education!
Each student earns a Rock Star Technician certification by passing these 10 basic Onboarding courses.
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Rock Star Technician Onboarding
Rock Star Technician Onboarding
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