ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 ISSA Residential Professional Image Awards: Professional Cleaner of the Year Award and Office Team Member Award.
October 12, 2026 - The Professional Image Awards recognize outstanding individuals in the residential cleaning community who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. These awards celebrate the team members who go above and beyond to support their colleagues, serve their customers, and make a positive impact on their organizations.
2026 Professional Cleaner of the Year: Laura Alvarez
Laura Alvarez of Neat & Repeat Cleaning in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has been named the 2026 ISSA Residential Professional Cleaner of the Year.
This award recognizes exceptional cleaning professionals who consistently demonstrate reliability, dedication, and outstanding service. Recipients set a high standard for their teams while earning the trust and appreciation of their colleagues and clients.
2026 Office Team Member Award: Roxana Aviles
Roxana Aviles of Maids and Moore in Austin, Texas, is the recipient of the 2026 ISSA Residential Office Team Member Award.
This award recognizes individuals who play an essential role in keeping residential cleaning businesses running smoothly. From supporting daily operations to assisting colleagues and customers, these professionals help their organizations succeed through their commitment, teamwork, and leadership.
2026 Honorable Mentions
ISSA Residential also recognizes two outstanding professionals with honorable mentions for their contributions to their organizations.
Professional Cleaner of the Year Honorable Mention
- Anna Fedorenko, Wow Now Cleaning, Tampa, Florida
Office Team Member Award Honorable Mention
- Nadine Davies, Three Little Birds Residential Cleaning, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
ISSA Residential congratulates Laura, Roxana, and this year’s honorable mention recipients for their dedication to excellence in residential cleaning.
The 2026 Professional Image Award winners will be recognized during the ISSA Residential and Cleaning for a Reason Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 17, at ISSA Show North America 2026 in Las Vegas.
The 2026 PerfectCLEAN Professional Cleaner of the Year Award and the Office Team Member Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony hosted at ISSA Show North America 2026 in Las Vegas, November 17-29, 2026. For more information on ISSA Show North America, please visit www.issashow.com.
