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Minnesota Custodian Cleans Up the 2024 Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest
Bob Galewski, from Wabasha-Kellogg High School, has been voted as the grand prize winner of this year's competition. CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nBob Galewski, from Wabasha-Kellogg High School, has been voted as the grand prize winner of this year's competition.\n\n\n CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCongratulations to the 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest winner, Bob Galewski, from Wabasha-Kellogg High School in Wabasha, Minnesota! After thousands of votes were submitted, Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) confirmed Bob Galewski is this year’s grand prize winner. Today, he celebrated with students, teachers, administration and his family in a surprise ceremony. He was presented with a $10,000 check on behalf of Cintas.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430742176/en/Congratulations to the 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest winner, Bob Galewski, from Wabasha-Kellogg High School in Wabasha, Minnesota! (Graphic: Business Wire)\n“School custodians do more than keep facilities clean and safe, they’re often support systems for the community,” said John Rudy, Senior Marketing Director of Cintas. “It’s clear Bob cares about the well-being of each student at his school and does all he can to help them succeed.”\n\n\nBob is not just a custodian. He is a friend, a support system, and the students’ supporter. Students say, “You can always count on him.” When they come back late from a track meet, for example, he will go out of his way to unlock the doors so they can gather their belongings before heading home. He views his job as not just about keeping the school clean. He works to make genuine, meaningful connections with each student and staff member. Every year, Bob even gives the dance team an incredible motivational speech to excite student-athletes before competitions. He shows he cares about every single student.\n\n\n“Custodians are vital in helping keep school facilities clean and safe,” said John Barrett, Executive Director of ISSA. “Over the last 100 years, ISSA has been focused on evolving the cleaning industry for the better. Our training services for this year’s finalists will help them improve their skills and elevate their facilities.”\n\n\nIn addition to the $10,000 cash prize, Bob will also receive $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid Commercial Products and services for his school. His school also receives a complete facility assessment valued at $20,000, in part...