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ROSEMONT, Ill.— June 1, 2022—, an��������ý��Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, is seeking nominations for its annual awards recognizing individuals and companies who embody��Hygieia’s mission and vision.��������ý��Hygieia��Network is now accepting award nominations through August 31, 2022 at��.

“These awards celebrate the people and organizations supporting the career development and success of women professionals,” said Dr. Felicia L. Townsend,��������ý��Hygieia��Network Program Director. “We need your help to recognize those who are making a difference to achieve��������ý��Hygieia��Network’s purpose of advancing women in the cleaning industry.”

The annual awards acknowledge individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the global cleaning industry. Nominations will be evaluated by a select group of jury members. Winners will be announced at the��������ý��Hygieia��Network 2022 Awards Reception on Tuesday, October 11 at McCormick Place during the��������ý��Show North America 2022 in Chicago.

The public is invited to submit nominations for three categories:

• ������ý��Hygieia��Network Member of the Year, which recognizes a woman’s involvement in activities that align with��Hygieia’s mission and vision.
• ������ý��Hygieia��Network Rising Star of the Year, which honors a woman age 45 or younger who has made significant achievements and demonstrated consistent upward mobility in her career within the industry.
• ������ý��Hygieia��Network Company of the Year, which celebrates a company’s involvement in activities that align with��Hygieia’s mission and vision.

To submit your nomination(s), fill out the form at��.

You can also learn more about another ������ý charity program in Cleanfax’s recent article, How can the Cleaning Industry Help When Cancer Attacks?

About��������ý��Hygieia��Network

Named after the Greek goddess of cleaning and hygiene, the��Hygieia��Network is an��������ý��Charities non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry. For more information, visit����or follow us on��,��, and��.

Become an��������ý��Hygieia��Network member at��.

About��������ý��Charities

������ý��Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of��������ý��and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization,��������ý Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, and better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the��������ý��Hygieia Network advances women, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cleaning industry; and��������ý��Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about��������ý��Charities and to make your own donation, visit��.

About��������ý

With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—������ý��is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about��������ý, visit  or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.