New Jersey Custodian Sweeps the 2025 Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest

By: Cintas Corporation via Business Wire

May 06, 2025 at 11:11 AM EDT

Dan Davis, from Deerfield Elementary School, has been crowned the 2025 grand prize winner

Congratulations to the 12^th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest winner, Dan Davis from Deerfield Elementary School in Short Hills, New Jersey. After thousands of votes were submitted, Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has crowned Dan Davis as the 2025 grand prize winner. Dan was honored today with a surprise ceremony by students, teachers, staff and his family and was presented with a $10,000 check from Cintas.

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Dan Davis from Deerfield Elementary School in Short Hills, New Jersey, celebrates winning the Custodian of the Year award.

“Too often, the hard work of custodians goes unnoticed, yet they’re the unsung heroes of our facilities, keeping them clean and safe,” said Emily Ramos, Director of Marketing at Cintas. “Dan is a valued member of his community and a role model for students. It was an honor to help celebrate his well-deserved recognition.”

Dan exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond as a school custodian. He arrives each day with a smile and positive attitude, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the school. His commitment is evident in how he keeps the school clean and organized, and how quickly and willingly he responds to unexpected challenges. The entire community values his reliability, attention to detail, and uplifting presence. When a staff member broke their foot, Dan didn’t hesitate to lend a hand, going out of his way to help them in and out of their car. He’s also a familiar and friendly face during drop-off and pick-up, always offering students a bright smile, an enthusiastic hello or a fist bump that starts their day on the right note.

“Custodians play a vital role in maintaining a safe, healthy school environment where children can learn and thrive,” said John Barrett, Executive Director of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association. “For over 100 years, ISSA has been committed to advancing the cleaning industry. The training opportunities we’re providing to this year’s finalists will help them build on their skills and open the door to future leadership roles.”

In addition to the $10,000 cash prize, Dan will receive $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid Commercial Products and services for his school. His school also receives a comprehensive facility assessment, valued at $20,000, in partnership with the ISSA Global Consulting Network. Cintas will also award the winning school a pizza party for all staff and students. Dan, along with the two other top three finalists, will receive an all-expense-paid trip for two to the ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas in November, where they’ll be celebrated for their accomplishments.

“Dan Davis is extremely deserving of this title, and we are honored to be a part of recognizing his hard work,” added Robert Posthauer, SVP & GM, Rubbermaid Commercial Products.

For more information about the Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, visit custodianoftheyear.com

About Cintas Corporation:

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday^®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

About ISSA:

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 – ISSA 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; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.

About Rubbermaid Commercial Products:

Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is a manufacturer of innovative, solution-based products for commercial and institutional markets worldwide. Since 1968, RCP has pioneered technologies and system solutions in the categories of waste handling, material transport, cleaning, safety, washroom, and foodservice. RCP is one of the many industry-leading brands within the Newell Brands global portfolio. More information can be found at www.rubbermaidcommercial.com or on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.