Cintas Announces Runners-Up In 2023 Custodian Of The Year Contest
“Mr. Dave and Mr. Peanuts are two well-deserving finalists,” Cintas Marketing Manager Christiny Betsch said. “It was amazing to see how much support they received from their schools and communities throughout the contest. We look forward to further celebrating them at the ISSA Show this year.”
Mr. Peanuts is 83 years young and completing his 58th year working as a custodian at Park Elementary School. His story is truly one-of-a-kind, especially considering he sold his family’s farm as a place for the school to be built. This is one of the many examples of how deeply he cares for the students.
Mr. Dave has a special story of his own. In October 2022, Brokaw Early Learning Center endured a significant amount of damage after a fire broke out. One of the therapy rooms was greatly impacted. Mr. Dave stepped in immediately, putting in long hours of work to mitigate the damage. He is a great advocate for all the students and goes above and beyond to maintain a safe and healthy school.
“Mr. Dave and Mr. Peanuts’ positive attitudes and willingness to advocate for others is part of what makes them such special attributes to their schools,” Rubbermaid Commercial Business SVP & GM Robert Posthauer said. “They work hard to make their schools happy and safe places for the children to learn, which makes all the difference.”
Mr. Dave and Mr. Peanuts will also receive a cleaning supply package from Rubbermaid and complimentary tuition to one ISSA Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) virtual training event, valued at $1,500.
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