ISSA Show North America Spotlights Distinguished Innovative Leaders Award 2025 Winners

The annual award program recognizes trailblazing cleaning excellence across five categories.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / ISSA Show North America, the global gathering for industrial, commercial and residential cleaning and facility management professionals, announces the recipients of the 2025 Innovative Leaders Award Program, showcasing cutting-edge products and breakthrough solutions transforming the worldwide cleaning industry.

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The honorees of this year's recognition program, revealed today at the Innovation Showcase and Theatre on the ISSA expo floor, demonstrate exceptional advancement and innovation across the cleaning industry. Each category winner and two honorees were selected by an expert judging panel comprised of distinguished industry executives, including delegates from leading councils, committees and professional organizations throughout the sector.

"The Innovative Leaders Award Program recognizes the exceptional ingenuity and forward-thinking solutions that define excellence in the industry by honoring companies and individuals that push boundaries and set new standards for cleaning technology and operational efficiency," says Ed Nichols, Show Director of ISSA Show North America.

The winners for each category are as follows:

• Automation and Equipment Innovation of the Year: Gausium took first place for the Miracle Cleaning Concept machine. Honorees include Diversey, a Solenis Company, for the TASKI Ultimaxx 360 and Kaivac, Inc. for the Kaivac 1050M cleaning system.

• Hygiene Solutions Innovation of the Year: Diversey, a Solenis Company, was named the winner for the Lesseau solid hand wash solution. Honorees include Vectair Systems, Inc. for the V-Air Flow air freshener fan and Tork, an Essity brand for the Tork PeakServe Automatic Continuous Hand Towel Dispenser.

• Facility Solution Care Products Innovation of the Year: Ecolab, Inc. took first place for the Fill & Clean Series of Commercial-Grade Cleaners. Honorees include CloroxPro for the Clorox Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes and SC Johnson Professional for the TruShot 2.0 No Rinse Sanitizer.

• Environment and Sustainability Innovation of the Year: Force of Nature was announced as the winner for the new Force of Nature Pro On-Demand system.

• People's Choice Award: Kaivac, Inc. was recognized as the winner for the Kaivac 1050M cleaning system. Honorees include Force of Nature for the new Force of Nature Pro On-Demand disinfectant and GP PRO for the Dixie Ultra SmartStock Mini Tri-Tower Cutlery Dispenser.