BSCAI is committed to recognizing excellence in the industry and to providing opportunities for building service contractors and their families. Read on for overviews of our award and scholarship programs to find what is the right fit for you!
The BSCAI CLEAN Awards program recognizes building service contractors who demonstrate excellence in several categories ranging from image and safety to community service and much more. BSCAI encourages you to review the categories and submit your commercial cleaning company for one or more awards. Be recognized by your peers for your company's work to elevate the image of the commercial cleaning industry and highlight the vital service you provide to clients.
Take a look at past award winners who have demonstrated their excellence among these criteria.
Since 1967, BSCAI has recognized members for their long-term service to both the association and the building service contracting industry. The James E. Purcell Leadership Award is the most prestigious award presented annually and named after BSCAI's founder and first president serving from 1965-1967.
2023 Recipient: Eric Luke, CBSE MG Capital Maintenance.
Since 1972, the Walter L. Cook Award for Distinguished Service has been presented to the BSCAI member who has made outstanding contributions in furthering programs, the association and the building service contracting industry. The first Walter L. Cook Award was presented to Levester Stevenson of Associated Building Services.
2023 Recipient: Maria Tueros, UG2.
"Highly effective leaders create an atmosphere of trust, connection, creativity and tolerance that enhances all their team potential" - Maria Tueros, UG2.
Since 2007, the Arthur C. Barraclough award has recognized companies for their charity work within the community. Arthur C. Barraclough was the president-elect of BSCAI and the founder and president of Cross Gate Services Inc. in Brentwood, Tennessee. Honorees receive a crystal award and BSCAI will make a cash donation to a charity of the winner's choice.
Recipient: Grand Rapids Building Services.
Since 1972, BSCAI has recognized frontline cleaners who do an outstanding job and standout within their companies. The Building Service Employee of the Year Award honors that building service contracting employee whose job performance, civic involvement and family role best exemplify qualities found in superior custodial employees.
2023 Recipient: Rookie Haywood, Supreme Maintenance Organization.
"I appreciate it. I appreciate it very much. I just did my job, that's all. I did what I was hired to do. That is just the way I look at it. I feel like everything I do is my job, even when I was working for the City (City of Greensboro), I was the same way. It wasn't going to get done if I didn't do it. You all don't know how much I appreciate you."
When I asked Rookie, "What would say to someone else coming up, starting in this industry?"
Rookie said, "Work! Don't be scared of work. Just like my granddaddy used to tell us, he said don't be afraid to work. Treat it like a mule, back-up to it." - Rookie Haywood, Supreme Maintenance Organization.
The winner of the Contracting Profits Emerging Leader Award is someone 40 years old or younger who demonstrates excellence and is making positive contributions to the commercial cleaning industry. This person can be the owner of a contract cleaning company or a member of the company’s executive team. He or she is viewed by others — peers, colleagues, bosses, clients, vendors or associates — as a rising star in the commercial cleaning industry.
2023 Recipient: Amanda Adams, 4M Building Solutions
"I am deeply honored and grateful to accept this prestigious leadership award. This recognition is not just a demonstration of my efforts, but a reflection of the incredible team I have the privilege of working with. Leadership to me, is not about personal glory but inspiring and empowering others to achieve their best. Leadership is about developing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. I appreciate the confidence and support of my colleagues, mentors, family, and all those who have stood by my side on this journey. This award serves as a reminder of our shared efforts and the incredible potential that can be unlocked when we come together with purpose and determination. I am committed to leading with integrity, devotion, and a desire for excellence." - Amanda Adams, 4M Building Solutions.
Since 2014, BSCAI has recognized a new member company that exhibits active participation through their committee involvement, event attendance, participation in the certification program and regional event attendance.
2023 Recipient: York Building Services, Inc.
"It is an honor to be recognized by BSCAI for the New Member of the Year Award. This award has significant meaning for us because it is provided by our peers in the industry and reflects our commitment to getting involved with BSCAI and giving back to our industry, which has given us so much opportunity. We look forward to continuing our involvement and commitment to BSCAI to help support and shape the commercial cleaning industry." - York Building Services, Inc.
Since 1976, the Industry Service Award has honored long-term service to BSCAI by a company not engaged in building service contracting. The first award was presented to Robert Pond.
2023 Recipient: HD Supply
Since 2015, the Skip Marsden Education Excellence Award has been given to companies who promote leaders from within their organizations, demonstrate an overall commitment to growth and development by investing in education and training of their employees. Adrian, “Skip”, Marsden, CBSE, founded Marsden Building Maintenance in 1952 and grew it into a diverse service organization that included janitorial, security, armored car and HVAC services. He valued BSCAI’s education offerings and encouraged Marsden employees to become certified.
2023 Recipient: Supreme Maintenance Organization.
"It is truly our honor to receive the Skip Marsden Education Excellence Award. We take great pride in our SMO University training program as we help our team members grow and develop. We would like to thank Marsden Building Maintenance the BSCAI for this recognition." - Supreme Maintenance Organization.
New in 2017, The Cleaning for Health Award recognizes BSCAI building service contractors that have Cleaning for Health programs. Cleaning for Health is a cleaning regimen that helps reduce the levels of allergens and asthma triggers in the indoor environment and consists of policies, procedures and training that emphasizes the impact on the health of building occupants and staff in an effort to reduce building contaminants and minimizes environmental impact.
2023 Recipient: Service by Medallion
BSCAI recognizes companies that have excelled in enhancing the image of their businesses. Honorees are recognized by company size as the industry’s best in overall company image.
Mid-size Company Keepers Commercial Cleaning
Large Company MSNW
As part of an ongoing effort to promote safety throughout BSCAI and the commercial cleaning industry, BSCAI awards companies with the best safety records.
Category A Flair Building Services Cenplex Building Services, LLC
Category B Action Service Corporation MahlerClean Saber Building Services.
Category C Tier One Property Services Enviro-Clean Services, Inc. Prestige Maintenance USA
Category D 4M Building Solutions Brilliant General Maintenance Diversified Maintenance
Sponsored by Spartan
The BSCAI Stephen H. Swigart Scholarship for Higher Education provides building service contractors and their families an opportunity to pursue higher education.
2023 Winner: Eleanor Meng Member Affiliation: Kleen-Tech
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