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The ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities nonprofit organisation dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, introduced its new mentoring programme and announced its 2018 award winners during a ceremony during the recent ISSA North America exhibition in Dallas.

"Over the last year the ISSA Hygieia Network has worked tirelessly to create a unique, inspiring, and successful mentoring programme to help women within the global cleaning industry succeed," explained Dr Ilham Kadri, ISSA Hygieia Network chair.

The programme facilitates and encourages professional development of women and men at any stage in their careers and in any area related to their work in the global cleaning industry. Mentors and mentees will be provided with training guides, online support, and effective mentoring tips and activities throughout the six-month mentorship.

To find out more visit www.mentoring.hygieianetwork.org

Concluding the ceremony, the winners of this year's awards were announced. The Hygieia Member of the Year Award was presented to Meredith Reuben, ceo of EBP Supply Solutions; Gabriele Strano, R&D global technical service for Diversey Brazil was named Rising Star of the Year; Man of the Year was Paul Bedborough or C&W Services; and Kimberly-Clark Professional was declared Employer of the Year.

A Special Honors Award was given to commemorate the late Chris Klopper, founder and former ceo of Mulberry Marketing Communications, for his role in helping develop the ISSA Hygieia Network and his dedication to supporting women within the industry and beyond.

www.hygieianetwork.org