At Contec Professional, we believe these individuals deserve to be celebrated.
That's why we're excited to announce the 2026 Healthcare Heroes Contest, our annual recognition program honoring the unsung heroes who go above and beyond to make healthcare facilities cleaner, safer, and stronger.
Every clean patient room, disinfected operating suite, and infection prevention protocol contributes to better patient outcomes. EVS professionals and Infection Preventionists work tirelessly to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), improve safety, and create healing environments.
Their work is essential—but too often, it happens behind the scenes.
The Contec Professional Healthcare Heroes Contest was created to recognize these dedicated professionals, share their inspiring stories, and shine a spotlight on the people whose commitment makes a lasting difference in healthcare facilities across the country.
Each nomination provides valuable insight into the challenges, innovations, and teamwork that define today's healthcare environments.
Whether you're nominating an individual or an entire team, we're looking for healthcare professionals who exemplify:
Exceptional Teamwork – How individuals or teams collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
Doing #WhateverItTakes – How they go above and beyond to support patients, staff, and their facility.
Innovative Cleaning Techniques – Creative approaches and measurable contributions that elevate infection prevention and patient safety.
Submit your nomination using this form:
Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Winners will be chosen based on the strength of the nomination story and announced during National EVS Week.
Last year, we had the privilege of recognizing remarkable EVS teams from hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.
Their stories showcased extraordinary compassion, innovative cleaning practices, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety.
From supporting overwhelmed clinical staff during challenging situations to implementing creative infection prevention strategies, these teams reminded us that healthcare excellence depends on every member of the care environment.
We can't wait to discover the inspiring stories that 2026 will bring.