Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th February 2026 Issue no. 1196
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Do you have what it takes to win an ISSA Excellence Award for innovation?
The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo is taking place 29th - 30th October at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and the organisers are calling for entries for the ISSA Excellence Awards. Celebrating groundbreaking products and services in the industry, the Awards –open exclusively to exhibitors - will shine a spotlight on ingenuity and excellence during the event.
Looking for products and solutions that drive superior performance, productivity, safety and sustainability across the sector, a distinguished panel of industry experts will select winners across six key categories, while the highly anticipated People's Choice Award puts the power in the hands of Expo attendees, who will cast their votes live on the show floor.
All finalists will be showcased in the dedicated ISSA Innovation Zone, offering visitors a first-hand look at the latest industry advancements.
Award winners will be revealed at an exclusive networking event on 29th October, with the People's Choice Award winner announced on 30th October at the Expo's conclusion.
"As the cleaning and facility solutions industry continues to innovate at pace, these Awards provide the perfect platform to celebrate the remarkable creativity and problem-solving that are shaping the future of our sector," says ISSA Oceania manager Lauren Micallef.
The Awards will recognise excellence in the following categories:
* Equipment
* Janitorial
* Cleaning Agents
* Service and Technology
* Paper & Dispensing
* Environmental Awareness & Sustainability
* People's Choice (Voted On-Site)
Exhibitors are encouraged to submit their entries by 1st September. To qualify, products must have launched commercially in Australia within the past 12 months and comply with all Australian government standards and safety regulations.
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