Take advantage of a rare opportunity to strengthen your business with a respected industry credential – CIMS Certification from ISSA – at no cost to your organization.

One organization will be selected to receive a fully sponsored first-time CIMS Certification, valued at $7,500, through the support of Kikkoman in partnership with ISSA.

Is your organization ready to raise the standard of excellence?

Why CIMS Certification?

The Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) is the cleaning industry’s internationally recognized framework for operational excellence. Designed to help organizations improve performance, strengthen customer confidence, and differentiate themselves, CIMS provides a proven roadmap for building a more efficient and successful business. and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

Organizations that achieve CIMS Certification demonstrate a commitment to quality management, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Benefits of CIMS Certification include:

• Increased credibility with customers and prospective clients
• Stronger operational processes and quality management systems
• Improved consistency across your organization
• A recognized industry certification that sets your business apart
• A framework for continuous improvement and long-term success

Whether you provide commercial cleaning, facility services, healthcare environmental services, education, hospitality, or other building services, CIMS can help elevate your organization.

How to Enter

Complete the entry form and answer one question:

How would CIMS Certification benefit your organization?

Following the close of the promotion, ISSA will select one eligible organization to receive fully sponsored first-time CIMS Certification, courtesy of Kikkoman.

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to organizations that are:

• New to CIMS Certification
• Operating within the professional cleaning or facility solutions industry
• Interested in pursuing first-time CIMS Certification

Organizations seeking CIMS Recertification are not eligible.

Limit one entry per individual.

Promotion Period:

Entries Open: September 14, 2026
Entries Close: November 30, 2026

The selected organization will be notified by email or phone by December 11, 2026.

Privacy & Communications:

By submitting an entry, you acknowledge that the information provided will be shared with both ISSA and Kikkoman. Participants may receive communications regarding CIMS Certification, industry resources, products, educational opportunities, and related offerings. You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Please review the Official Terms & Conditions before submitting your entry.

Questions?

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