The public can submit nominations for the nationwide contest now through June 13 at 12 p.m. ET
CINCINNATI – Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is calling on the public to nominate exceptional restrooms for the 2025 America’s Best Restroom® contest. This annual competition celebrates businesses that go above and beyond in restroom design, cleanliness and innovation. Nominations are open now through June 13 at 12 p.m. ET at www.bestrestroom.com.
“We’re searching for restrooms that offer more than just functionality, but deliver a memorable, hygienic and innovative experience for guests,” said Emily Ramos, Director of Marketing at Cintas. “For more than 24 years, this contest has recognized businesses nationwide that set a high standard for restroom cleanliness, design and overall experience.”
Nominees will be evaluated based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Cintas will select 10 finalists, and in July, the public will have the opportunity to vote for the 2025 grand prize winner. The restroom that receives the most votes will win a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in facility services or restroom cleaning from Cintas, in addition to national recognition as a premier public restroom.
Last year’s winner, Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop, earned the title of America’s Best Restroom for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort, with sparkling fixtures, spacious stalls and fresh amenities that make each pit stop along your adventure a pleasant experience.
“Maverik understands the impact consistently clean restrooms have on our customer experience, which is why we’re honored to be recognized as America’s Best Restroom,” says Maverik Chief Retail Officer Ryan Boothe. “We’re proud to fuel adventures while maintaining a superior level of cleanliness across more than 800 locations from the Midwest to the West Coast.”
For more information about the contest, please contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or (708) 908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Media Contact:
Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | [email protected], 513-972-4155
Salt Lake City convenience store awarded $2,500 in Cintas products and services
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is proud to name Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop as the 2024 America’s Best Restroom® contest winner. As this year’s winner, Maverik’s restrooms earned an array of prizes from Cintas. This includes a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in Cintas products and services for restroom cleaning or facility management to ensure their restrooms leave a clean and memorable impression, along with a coveted spot in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame.
Maverik’s restrooms deserve recognition for their commitment to cleanliness and comfort, with sparkling fixtures, spacious stalls and fresh amenities that make each pit stop along your adventure a pleasant experience. Maverik’s restrooms go the extra mile with touches like adventurous décor and even family-friendly features in over 500 stores across 13 western states. In fact, USA Today named Maverik as the place with the cleanest gas station restrooms in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.
“It truly is an honor to be recognized by Cintas and our customers for creating restrooms with a hygienic and comforting atmosphere,” said Chief Retail Officer of Maverik, Ryan Boothe. “In addition to freshly prepared food, extensive beverage options and great fuel discounts, clean, quality restrooms continue to be a concern for motorists, which is why we take pride in providing a consistently clean stop across our more than 500 locations and expanding. We’re grateful to our dedicated team members who recognize the role clean restrooms play in our customers’ experience as they head out on their adventures and for their hard work to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.”
The 23rd annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain innovative restroom facilities. Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop was among ten finalists based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The public had the opportunity to vote for the following ten finalists (in alphabetical order) between July 15 and August 16 at bestrestroom.com:
Hop Shops (Florence, Kentucky)
Indiana Caverns (Corydon, Indiana)
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium (Kansas City, Missouri)
Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
MAD (Houston, Texas)
Maximilian Motorsports (Chehalis, Washington)
Morning Glory (San Diego, California)
Natchez Trace State Park Visitor Center (Wildersville, Tennessee)
Throne Restrooms (Brentwood, Maryland)
“We’re thrilled to crown Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop as America’s Best Restroom,” said John Rudy, Senior Director of Marketing at Cintas. “They have set a high standard of cleanliness in their stores and restrooms, enhancing the overall customer experience. With touchless fixtures, spacious stalls and family-friendly features, Maverik goes the extra mile, turning every pit stop into a pleasant adventure.”
Last year, the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport took home the top prize for its state-of-the-art smart restroom system, which integrates color-changing, LED stall occupancy lights and more to improve the overall passenger experience.
You can nominate a restroom for the 2025 America’s Best Restroom contest here.
For more information about the America’s Best Restroom contest, contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or 708-908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Media Contact:
Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | [email protected], 513-972-4155
The public is invited to vote for their favorite restroom now through August 16
CINCINNATI – Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is proud to announce the top 10 finalists in the 2024 America’s Best Restroom® contest. The 23rd annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain innovative restroom facilities. Now through August 16, the public is invited to vote for their favorite finalist at bestrestroom.com.
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s finalists, each showcasing a commitment to cleanliness, functionality and innovative design,” said John Rudy, Senior Director of Marketing at Cintas. “Well-maintained facilities play a vital role in customer satisfaction and retention. These finalists excel in both hygiene and design to create an outstanding restroom experience for all.”
The top 10 finalists in the 2024 America’s Best Restroom contest include (in alphabetical order):
Hop Shops (Florence, Kentucky): This groovy restroom at the HOP Shops convenience store features trendy tile and green soap dispensers. You can push the big red button to get the disco party started with neon lights, a spinning disco ball and music. This unique restroom is clean and stylish enough to host a wedding!
Indiana Caverns (Corydon, Indiana): Indiana Caverns is the longest cave in Indiana. It offers a full range of activities including zip lining, escape rooms and gemstone mining. When you step into the restrooms, you’ll forget you’re in a cave. The spacious restrooms were designed for practicality and hygiene. The walls and floors are tiled with simple, easy-to-clean materials in neutral colors. Multiple stalls make the restrooms functional and accommodating for visitors.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium (Kansas City, Missouri): The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is a 202-acre nature sanctuary that attracts visitors with nearly 10,000 animals plus exceptional education programming and amenities – including restrooms. The beautiful, all-gender restrooms in the new Sobela Ocean Aquarium were created with inclusiveness and sustainability in mind. They feature toddler seats, baby changing stations, mother’s room, and more within an impeccably clean space. There is also an adult-sized universal changing station, the second to be installed at the Zoo. Automated lights, water, and flushing are just a few of the sustainable components that help the Zoo fulfill its commitment to conservation.
Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wisconsin): The restrooms at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, are designed to accommodate large crowds and enhance the fan experience. The restrooms feature modern amenities and are numerous and spacious, ensuring shorter wait times. Lambeau Field has accommodated all guests by including a powered, height-adjustable adult-sized changing table in the Atrium restroom. Additionally, Lambeau Field emphasizes cleanliness and efficient maintenance to keep the restrooms in top condition throughout events.
MAD (Houston, Texas): Designed by Lazaro Rosa-Violan, MAD’s eclectic restroom merges Spanish flair with a cosmic theme, paying homage to Houston’s Space City motif. The restroom hallway is covered in mirrors, and neon lights reflecting vibrant hues create an illusion of infinite space, adding to the room’s surreal and breathtaking atmosphere. The restroom itself features Spanish tiles juxtaposed with sleek futuristic neon light fixtures and metallic accents.
Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop (Salt Lake City, Utah): Adventure’s first stop isn’t just about fueling your car. Maverik’s restrooms deserve recognition for their commitment to cleanliness and comfort, with sparkling fixtures, spacious stalls and fresh amenities that make each pit stop along your adventure a pleasant experience. Maverik’s restrooms go the extra mile with touches like adventurous décor and even family-friendly features. In fact, USA Today names Maverik as a place with the cleanest gas station restrooms in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.
Maximilian Motorsports (Chehalis, Washington): The restroom at Maximilian Motorsports is no ordinary space. It is a stunning fusion of luxury and automotive passion, with every wall featuring iconic and unique automotive memorability meaningful to the owner and the shop. A standout feature is the sink and faucet, repurposed from a Peugeot rally car. The faucet’s robust, utilitarian design reflects the rugged performance and reliability of rally cars. Upcycled license plates cover the walls, and the coat rack is adorned with Mercedes emblems. Every element has been thoughtfully selected to immerse visitors into the world of automotive excellence.
Morning Glory (San Diego, California): Located in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy, Morning Glory is committed to making brunch an extravagant affair. The restrooms feature floor-to-ceiling mirrors and mirrored tiles, creating a glimmering effect from every angle. Custom pink light fixtures hang from the ceiling and pull in 1980s-inspired design elements featured in the restaurant’s dining room. The restroom also features a custom shell-shaped sink and winged faucet.
Natchez Trace State Park Visitor Center (Wildersville, Tennessee): The unisex restroom at the Natchez Trace State Park Visitor Center is thoughtfully designed to enhance accessibility for all individuals. It features an adult changing table, offering a sturdy and hygienic surface for caregivers and those needing assistance. This wall-mounted table folds neatly against the wall when not in use and is electronically controlled, allowing it to lower to 12 inches and rise to 39.5 inches while supporting over 400 pounds. In addition, the spacious restroom includes tiled walls and floors, a standard toilet, and multiple grab bars to assist with mobility.
Throne Restrooms (Brentwood, Maryland): Throne is committed to providing reliable bathroom access when and where it is needed. The restrooms are innovative, high-tech portable restrooms designed to provide a modern and hygienic experience. They offer a touchless, clean and convenient solution for public spaces such as parks, outdoor venues and urban areas. Each Throne is equipped with a suite of smart sensors to inform service operations to ensure the restroom stays clean.
The top 10 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The winner will be honored with a place in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame and receive a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in facility services or restroom cleaning from Cintas.
Last year, the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport won the title of having America’s Best Restroom for its smart restroom system, coupled with a spacious design and fully enclosed stalls for privacy.
Your vote can help determine which restroom will be crowned as America’s Best Restroom. Visit bestrestroom.com to cast your vote. The winner will be announced in the fall. For more information about the contest, please contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or (708) 908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Media Contact:
Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | [email protected], 513-972-4155
The public can submit nominations for the nationwide contest now through June 14.
CINCINNATI – Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) seeks the public’s help in identifying deserving candidates for the 2024 America’s Best Restroom® contest. The initiative celebrates businesses that develop and maintain outstanding restroom facilities. Anyone can submit a nomination now through June 14 at www.bestrestroom.com.
“We are looking for businesses that provide a memorable experience for their customers and guests by offering high-quality and innovative solutions in their restrooms,” said John Rudy, Senior Director of Marketing at Cintas. “This annual contest showcases businesses nationwide that prioritize aesthetically pleasing and hygienic restrooms to create a clean and welcoming environment.”
Nominees for the contest will be judged on five criteria: cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Cintas will select 10 finalists, and in July, the public can vote for the 2024 grand prize winner. The restroom that receives the most votes will win a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in facility services or restroom cleaning from Cintas while also being recognized as a first-rate public restroom.
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, last year’s champion, earned the title of America’s Best Restroom. Its restrooms have bright, spacious, fully-enclosed stalls ensuring privacy, and a welcoming entrance area where travelers can await their companions. The restrooms also offer touchless fixtures, individual lactation and adult changing rooms and family assistance facilities. LED stall occupancy lights further enhance the experience, and the smart restroom technology enables real-time inventory tracking and usage counts, facilitating efficient custodial services.
“We were honored to be recognized as America’s Best Restroom because it demonstrates the value in offering enhanced facilities that provide a pleasant, roomy, and clean experience for our passengers and that are easy for our staff to maintain,” said Ricky Smith, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “It’s truly rewarding to see our customers acknowledge our dedication to delivering a welcoming restroom experience during their travels.”
For contest updates, fun facts and restroom trivia, “follow” America’s Best Restroom on Facebook at facebook.com/bestrestroom. For more information about the contest, please contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or (708) 908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Media Contact:
Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | [email protected], 513-972-4155
Airport wins $2,500 in Cintas products and services
CINCINNATI — September 28, 2023 —Ready™ to fly. Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), is proud to name the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport the winner of the 2023 America’s Best Restroom® contest. As this year’s winner, the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport will get to properly crown their restrooms with prizes from Cintas. This includes a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in Cintas products and services for restroom cleaning or facility management to keep their restrooms Ready for the Workday®, along with a coveted spot in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame.
The newly constructed restrooms at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport maximize occupant capacity while enhancing the overall passenger experience. The entrance welcomes travelers with an aesthetic mural and seating area while they wait for their companions. The new restrooms feature bright, spacious, fully enclosed stalls for privacy, touchless fixtures and individual lactation, adult changing and family assist rooms. Each restroom features a state-of-the-art smart restroom system that integrates with color-changing, LED stall occupancy lights and digital signage at the restroom entrances showing current availability. The smart restroom system also provides real-time inventory tracking and usage counts for custodial services.
“We’re honored to be recognized by Cintas and contest voters for our commitment to providing a positive passenger experience and outstanding facilities,” said Ricky Smith, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “Passengers rank restrooms as an airport’s number one amenity. That’s why we work so hard to provide creative, clean and inviting restrooms to make travel more enjoyable.”
In its 22nd year, the America’s Best Restroom contest, hosted by Cintas, celebrates innovative and hygienic public restrooms across the country. The BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport was one of 10 finalists that were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The public had the opportunity to vote for the following 10 finalists (in alphabetical order) between July 11th and August 11th at bestrestroom.com/us/:
“The state of their public restroom can have large impact on the public’s perception of a business,” said Julia Walsh, Marketing Manager, Cintas. “The BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport restrooms are bright and airy and the embodiment of clean, with natural light and room for luggage. We’re proud to crown them as America’s Best Restroom.”
Last year, the Tampa International Airport took home the top prize for its high-design, spacious restrooms, coupled with quality craftsmanship and an inviting, yet durable, material palette.
You can nominate a restroom for 2024 America’s Best Restroom contest here.
For more information about the America’s Best Restroom contest, contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or 708-908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Canada proclame Hard Bean Brunch Co. gagnant du concours des Meilleures toilettes au Canada 2023
Un restaurant de Colombie-Britannique remporte 2 500 $ de produits et services pour les établissements de la part de Cintas
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — 17 août 2023 — Le Canada a désigné ses nouvelles toilettes préférées. Cintas Canada, Ltée est ravie d’annoncer que Hard Bean Brunch Co. de Port Moody, en Colombie-Britannique, est le gagnant du concours 2023 des Meilleures toilettes au Canada. Hard Bean Brunch Co. recevra des produits et services pour les établissements de Cintas d’une valeur de 2 500 $ pour l’aider à entretenir ses toilettes primées.
Entré à présent dans sa 14e année d’existence, le concours national de Cintas met en valeur des entreprises qui ont investi dans la construction et l’entretien de salles de toilettes exceptionnelles accessibles au public.
« Gagner le titre de Meilleures toilettes au Canada est vraiment un honneur », a déclaré Heather Rhodes, PDG, Hard Bean Brunch Co. « Nous sommes fiers de nos toilettes et sommes ravis de constater que le public les apprécie tout autant. Nous sommes reconnaissants à Cintas, à la communauté de Port Moody et à nos clients pour leur soutien indéfectible. »
Les toilettes de Hard Bean Brunch Co. sont composées de cabines entièrement fermées avec encadrement jaune vif et portes jaunes assorties. Les murs sont bleu marine avec des carreaux très chics, noirs ou blancs, posés sous un amusant décor de papier peint à motifs feuilles de palmier. Chaque cabine est équipée d’un évier et d’un miroir rétroéclairé par DEL.
« Des milliers de votes pour les cinq finalistes de cette année ont afflué de partout au pays, reflétant l’appréciation du public pour des installations sanitaires propres et mémorables », a confié Candice Raynsford, directrice du marketing, Cintas Canada. « Forts du soutien du public, nous sommes ravis de décerner à Hard Bean Brunch Co. le titre de Meilleures toilettes au Canada. »
Hard Bean Brunch Co. avait fait la promotion du concours sur ses médias sociaux. Il avait également posé des autocollants de miroir fournis par Cintas qui comportaient un code QR pour voter.
Les candidats de cette année ont été jugés en fonction de cinq critères : propreté, attrait visuel, innovation, fonctionnalité et éléments de conception originaux. Le vote en ligne a été ouvert au public du 5 juin au 7 juillet. Les autres finalistes (par ordre alphabétique) sont :
• The Big Apple (Colborne, Ontario)
• Toilettes de The Gathering Place (Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique)
• Toilettes du Forest Pavilion (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
• Yesterday’s Auto Gallery (Edmonton, Alberta)
Pour en savoir plus sur le concours des Meilleures toilettes au Canada ou pour recevoir un exemplaire du règlement, communiquez avec Christina Alvarez par courriel à l’adresse [email protected] ou par téléphone au 708 908-0898.
À propos de Cintas Canada Ltée
Cintas Canada Ltée, dont le siège est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas aide plus de 55 000 entreprises canadiennes de tous types et de toutes tailles à être PrêtesMC à ouvrir chaque jour leurs portes en toute confiance en leur proposant des produits et services qui aident à maintenir la propreté, la sécurité et l’apparence exemplaires de leur établissement et de leur personnel. Avec des produits et services incluant des uniformes, des tapis, des fournitures de toilettes et des produits et formations de premiers soins et de sécurité, Cintas aide ses clients à être Prêts pour la journée de travailMD. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS et fait partie de l’indice boursier Standard & Poor’s 500.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Aug. 17, 2023 — Canada has a new favourite washroom. Cintas Canada, Ltd. is proud to announce that Hard Bean Brunch Co. in Port Moody, British Columbia is the winner of the 2023 Canada’s Best Restroom contest. Hard Bean Brunch Co. will receive $2,500 in Cintas products and services to help maintain their award-winning washrooms.
Now in its 14th year, Cintas’ nationwide contest highlights businesses that have invested in developing and maintaining exceptional washrooms that are accessible to the public.
“Winning the title of Canada’s Best Restroom is truly an honour,” said Heather Rhodes, CEO, Hard Bean Brunch Co. “We take pride in our washrooms and we’re glad to see the public does too. We’re grateful to Cintas, the Port Moody community and our customers for their overwhelming support.”
The washrooms at Hard Bean Brunch Co. feature fully enclosed stalls framed in bright yellow trim with matching signature yellow doors. The walls are painted navy blue with sleek, black or white tile sitting below fun palm leaf wallpaper. Each stall is equipped with a sink and LED backlit mirror.
“Thousands of votes for this year’s five finalists poured in from across the country, demonstrating peoples’ appreciation for clean and memorable washroom facilities,” said Candice Raynsford, Marketing Manager, Cintas Canada. “Thanks to the public’s support, we’re proud to award Hard Bean Brunch Co. with the title of Canada’s Best Restroom.”
Hard Bean Brunch Co. promoted the contest on their social media profiles. They also displayed mirror clings provided by Cintas which included a QR code for voting.
Nominees for this year’s contest were judged on five criteria: cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Online voting was open to the public June 5 through July 7. The other finalists (in alphabetical order) included:
• Forest Pavilion Washrooms (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
• The Big Apple (Colborne, Ontario)
• The Gathering Place Washrooms (Vancouver, British Columbia)
• Yesterday’s Auto Gallery (Edmonton, Alberta)
For contest updates, fun facts and washroom trivia, “Like” Canada’s Best Restroom on Facebook at Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.
For more information about the Canada’s Best Restroom contest or to receive a copy of the contest rules, contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or 708-908-0898.
About Cintas Canada, Ltd.
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas helps more than 55,000 Canadian businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products and training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
CINCINNATI – July 11, 2023 – Get ready to be wowed! Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is proud to reveal the top 10 finalists in the 2023 America’s Best Restroom® contest. The 22nd annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain innovative restroom facilities. Now through August 11, the public is invited to vote for their favorite finalist at bestrestroom.com.
“From rest areas to restaurants, this year’s list of finalists represents some facilities that people seek specifically for the restrooms,” said Julia Walsh, Marketing Manager, Cintas. “These finalists take pride in going above and beyond to provide clean, thoughtful and well-designed restrooms. We encourage the public to show their support for them by voting for their favorites now through August 11.”
The top 10 finalists in the 2023 America’s Best Restroom contest include (in alphabetical order):
1. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore, Maryland): The newly constructed restrooms at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport maximize occupant capacity while enhancing the overall passenger experience. The entrance welcomes travelers with an aesthetic mural and seating area while they wait for their companions. The new restrooms feature bright, spacious, fully enclosed stalls for privacy, touchless fixtures and individual lactation, adult changing and family assist rooms. Each restroom features a state-of-the-art smart restroom system that integrates with color-changing, LED stall occupancy lights and digital signage at the restroom entrances showing current availability. The smart restroom system also provides real-time inventory tracking and usage counts for custodial services.
2. Clear Lake and Des Moines River Safety Rest Areas (Jackson, Minnesota): The Minnesota Department of Transportation Safety Rest Areas (SRAs) provides two new SRAs, paired to serve eastbound and westbound travelers, on I-90 near Jackson, Minnesota. Open 24 hours to the traveling public, the SRAs share a similar design language that focuses on cleanliness, durability, safety and inclusion, as well as strives to exceed the users’ expectations. The multi-user restrooms are designed without doors at their entries to allow for an increased sense of safety for users and to eliminate pathogen transfer. Dual restrooms for each gender enable access to one pair during cleaning. Family restrooms are designed to meet the needs of families, adults with special needs and users desiring gender-neutral facilities. Entrances to the multi-user restrooms are enhanced by large photographic murals illustrating detailed views of the prairie landscape by a well-known local photographer.
3. Drusie & Darr (Nashville, Tennessee): A show-stopping punctuation mark on the redesign of the two restaurants is a new ladies’ room, a counterpoint to the hotel’s famous 1930s-era Art Deco men’s room – for years one of Nashville’s most photographed spots. Taking its cue from the men’s room’s striped tilework in lime green and black, the new ladies’ room is lavishly decorated with striped walls and floors of variegated pink marble, arched doorways, rose gold-framed mirrors, pink fixtures, and glamorous lighting throughout, making it a stunning surprise that is equally as photo-worthy.
4. El Rio (San Francisco, California): Inclusive dive bar and San Francisco Legacy Business El Rio continues to elevate equity and access for all with two new dazzling restrooms: one ADA accessible and an adjacent two-stall stunner. Evoking a futuristic Tokyo-bound subway, they feature brightly colored and patterned tile and paint, backlit mirrors — including a full-length version with multiple lighting options — and sleek and modern sinks and fixtures. Brought to life by the genius of Principal Maryam Rostami and Associate Kate Thorson of TEF Design, the project is a true grassroots collaboration made possible by community contributions.
5. Frying Pan (New York, New York): Built in 1929, the Lightship “Frying Pan” is listed on both the New York State and Federal Register of Historic Places, as it is one of 13 lightships remaining from the more than 100 built. The ship’s nautical themed restroom is decked out in rivetted sheet metal and warm wood. Coastal light fixtures are mounted in each stall and above the large sink vessels. Hand painted artwork of the historic ship adds a nostalgic touch.
6. Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing Company (Melbourne, Florida): Don DiFrisco purchased a 120+ year old former hardware store and bank with the wild idea of renovating it and converting it into a fine craft brewery serving great gastropub food and craft cocktails. He wanted there to be no “waiting lines” for the ladies’ room as are common in many similar venues, so they undertook a plan that included numerous private stalls, each with its own chandelier. Tin ceilings mimic the building’s original tin ceilings found in the Tap Room. Plenty of sparkles complement the chandeliers and empowering messages adorn many of the walls. The floral floor tile is reminiscent of a bygone era. The mirrors and chandeliers above the sinks are all custom made in the company’s logo colors, adding a classy marketing touch. There is even a brown, velvet fainting couch in the corner. As the picture when leaving the ladies room indicates: “You are the fairest of them all.”
7. Juban’s Creole Restaurant (Baton Rouge, Louisiana): Juban’s Creole Restaurant believes everything should be intentional, including in the restrooms. Renovated in 2022, the restrooms in dark blues with pops of millennial pink create a backdrop for perfect selfies. A pale pink couch rests in front of a Cher quote in the women’s restroom. Meanwhile, guests can take their very own Juban’s branded photo strips in the photo booth outside the men’s and ladies’ rooms.
8. Little America (Salt Lake City, Utah): When visiting Little America Salt Lake City, experience a touch of glamour where each stall showcases its own crystal chandelier and floor-to-ceiling doors for total privacy. Every detail is meticulously designed, from the coordinated pink color scheme that unifies the carpet, imported Italian marble, wallpaper and curated artwork, to the intentionally hand-selected materials that elevate the space.
9. Rabbit Hole (Greenville, South Carolina): The restroom at the Rabbit Hole is a whimsical take on an Alice in Wonderland theme. From the moment you enter, you are engulfed in wall-to-wall framed images of various noble rabbits. A rose garden ceiling sits above and the words from an Alice in Wonderland audiobook are read over a speaker.
10. Snowbasin Resort (Huntsville, Utah): One of the oldest continuously operating ski resorts in the nation, Utah’s Snowbasin Resort features luxurious restrooms that are a sight to behold. The design exudes an elevated feel with Italian Carrera marble complemented with bronze and crystal chandeliers. In addition, the facilities feature hand-painted walls and provide plush hand towels. With floor-to-ceiling commodes, guests have the utmost privacy in their own individual, enclosed rooms. The pristine allure leaves guests feeling bad about entering them with ski boots on.
The top 10 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The winner will be honored with a place in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame and receive a Cintas UltraClean® restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in facility services or restroom cleaning from Cintas.
Last year, the Tampa International Airport won the title of having America’s Best Restroom for its high-design, spacious restrooms, coupled with quality craftsmanship and an inviting, yet durable, material palette.
Vote for your favorite restroom at bestrestroom.com.
For contest updates, fun facts and restroom trivia, “follow” America’s Best Restroom on Twitter at twitter.com/BestRestroom and Facebook at facebook.com/bestrestroom.
For more information about the contest, please contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or (708) 908-0898.
About Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — June 5, 2023 —On your marks, get set, vote! Cintas Canada, Ltd. invites the public to vote for their favourite washroom for the 2023 Canada’s Best Restroom contest. The public can vote multiple times now through July 7, 2023 at bestrestroom.com/Canada. The winner will receive $2,500 in facility services from Cintas to help maintain their award-winning washrooms.
The Canada’s Best Restroom contest highlights businesses that have invested in developing and maintaining exceptional washrooms. “We’re proud to highlight these five finalists that have invested in clean and unique washroom facilities to keep their guests coming back,” said Candice Raynsford, Marketing Manager, Cintas Canada. “We encourage the public to make their voices heard and support these businesses by voting in the contest.”
Nominees for this year’s contest were judged on five criteria: cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The five finalists include:
Forest Pavilion Washrooms (Winnipeg, Manitoba): Forest Pavilion at Crescent Drive Park is a four-season structure constructed on Treaty One land in the floodway zone of the Red River, at Crescent Drive Park, in southwest Winnipeg. It is a first civic structure of its kind to apply protective FEMA flood design standards in Winnipeg. All materials below the flood-line can be completely submerged without decay. Sustainable building choices include native planting, the use of durable hot-dipped galvanized steel, mechanically fastened (so as to be easily replaced) rough-sawn fir that was sourced and milled using sustainable harvest practices, and super low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, and occupancy sensors to reduce consumption.
Hard Bean Brunch Co. (Port Moody, B.C.): Individual, gender-neutral stalls are framed in bright, yellow trim with matching signature yellow doors in this popular brunch spot’s washrooms. Painted navy blue with sleek, black or white tile sits below fun palm leaf wallpaper with a pink and navy theme. Each fully enclosed stall is equipped with a sink for full privacy. Don’t forget to check yourself out in the LED backlit mirror before getting back to brunching.
The Gathering Place Washrooms (Vancouver, B.C.): The Gathering Place is a vibrant community centre with a mission to serve Vancouver’s diverse population including people who are unhoused, individuals who are marginalized, seniors, newcomers, and the LGBTQ+ community. When the City of Vancouver tasked Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects with renovating the Gathering Place’s existing washrooms, with support from the City and Gathering Place staff and stakeholders, they focused on creating universally accessible, durable, and unexpectedly stylish spaces for folks that might not otherwise have access to inviting and fun public washrooms. One of the washrooms features a custom-built footbath with a bench for quick cleaning, while fully accessible showers are also provided. Access to clean, safe, accessible washrooms is a human right; making them charming and chic in the process is just a great idea. Using surprising colour combinations in tile, paint, and grout, anchored by simple white floors, vanities, and huge round mirrors, the facilities were designed to be easy to maintain, keep clean and safe to use.
Yesterday’s Auto Gallery (Edmonton, Alberta): Start your engines to experience the memorable washrooms at Yesterday’s Auto Gallery. Canada’s largest Classic Car Museum features classically, clean washrooms. The car-themed washrooms include car photos on the wall, along with a picture of Fonzie “The Fonz” from “Happy Days” which will revive some old memories. Large white tile makes the space in this spacious washroom feel bright.
The Big Apple (Colborne, Ontario): Known for its tasty pies and fun family activities, The Big Apple’s slogan is, “A little bit of country, a whole lot of fun!” The same holds true for its washrooms. They are outfitted in rustic décor, including metal stars hung along the walls, decorative corrugated metal signs and mirrors framed by weathered wood. The wood-toned tile and stalls also add to the country vibe to make you feel right at home.
For contest updates, fun facts and washroom trivia, “Like” Canada’s Best Restroom on Facebook at Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.
For more information about the Canada’s Best Restroom contest or to receive a copy of the contest rules, contact Christina Alvarez at [email protected] or 708-908-0898.
About Cintas Canada, Ltd.
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas helps more than 55,000 Canadian businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products and training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. The company is also the creator of the Cintas Total Clean ProgramTM — a first-of-its-kind service that includes scheduled delivery of essential cleaning supplies, hygienically clean laundering, and sanitizing and disinfecting products and services. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — 5 juin 2023 — À vos marques, prêts, votez! Cintas Canada, Ltée invite le public à voter pour ses toilettes préférées dans le cadre du concours des Meilleures toilettes du Canada. Le public peut voter plusieurs fois à partir de maintenant et jusqu’au 7 juillet 2023 à l’adresse bestrestroom.com/cafrench. Le gagnant recevra des services aux établissements de Cintas pour une valeur de 2 500 $ pour l’aider à entretenir ses toilettes primées.
Le concours des Meilleures toilettes du Canada distingue des entreprises qui ont investi dans la construction et l’entretien de salles de toilettes exceptionnelles. « Nous sommes fiers de souligner ces cinq finalistes qui ont investi dans des installations sanitaires propres et uniques afin de fidéliser leur clientèle », a déclaré Candice Raynsford, directrice du marketing, Cintas Canada. « Nous encourageons le public à faire entendre sa voix et à soutenir ces entreprises en votant dans le cadre du concours. »
Les candidats de cette année ont été jugés en fonction de cinq critères : propreté, attrait visuel, innovation, fonctionnalité et éléments de conception originaux. Voici les cinq finalistes :
Toilettes du Forest Pavilion (Winnipeg, Manitoba) : Le Forest Pavilion est une structure quatre saisons construite sur les terres du Traité no 1 dans la zone du canal de dérivation de la rivière Rouge, au parc Crescent Drive, dans le sud-ouest de Winnipeg. Il s’agit d’une première structure civique de ce type à appliquer les normes de protection contre les inondations de la FEMA en Winnipeg. Tous les matériaux sous la ligne d’inondation peuvent être complètement submergés sans se détériorer. Les choix de construction durables comprennent la plantation de plantes indigènes, l’utilisation d’acier galvanisé à chaud durable, de sapin brut fixé mécaniquement (afin d’être facilement remplacé) provenant de sources et d’usines utilisant des pratiques d’exploitation durables, et d’appareils sanitaires à très faible débit, d’éclairage à DEL et de détecteurs de présence pour réduire la consommation.
Hard Bean Brunch Co. (Port Moody, C.-B.) : Les cabines individuelles, de genre neutre, sont encadrées de garnitures jaune vif et de portes jaunes assorties dans les toilettes de ce lieu de brunch populaire. Peintes en bleu marine avec des carreaux élégants, noirs ou blancs, les toilettes sont recouvertes d’un amusant papier peint en forme de feuille de palmier sur le thème du rose et du bleu marine. Chaque cabine entièrement fermée est équipée d’un lavabo pour plus d’intimité. N’oubliez pas de vous regarder dans le miroir rétroéclairé par DEL avant de retourner déguster votre brunch.
Les toilettes de The Gathering Place (Vancouver, C.-B.) : The Gathering Place est un centre communautaire dynamique dont la mission est de servir la population diversifiée de Vancouver, y compris les personnes sans logement, les personnes marginalisées, les personnes âgées, les nouveaux arrivants et la communauté LGBTQ+. Lorsque la ville de Vancouver a chargé Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects de rénover les toilettes existantes de The Gathering Place, avec le soutien du personnel et des parties prenantes de la ville et de The Gathering Place, ils se sont concentrés sur la création d’espaces universellement accessibles, durables et étonnamment élégants pour les personnes qui n’auraient peut-être pas accès autrement à des toilettes publiques invitantes et amusantes. L’une des toilettes dispose d’un pédiluve sur mesure avec un banc pour un nettoyage rapide, tandis que des douches entièrement accessibles sont également fournies. L’accès à des toilettes propres, sûres et accessibles est un droit humain; les rendre charmantes et chics est une excellente idée. Grâce à des combinaisons de couleurs surprenantes dans le carrelage, la peinture et les joints, ancrées par des sols blancs simples, des vanités et d’immenses miroirs ronds, les installations ont été conçues pour être faciles à entretenir, à garder propres et à utiliser en toute sécurité.
Yesterday’s Auto Gallery (Edmonton, Alberta) : Démarrez vos moteurs pour aller découvrir les toilettes mémorables de Yesterday’s Auto Gallery. Le plus grand musée de voitures anciennes du Canada propose des toilettes classiques et propres. Les toilettes sur le thème des voitures comprennent des photos de voitures sur le mur, ainsi qu’une photo de Fonzie, alias « The Fonz », de « Happy Days » qui ravivera de vieux souvenirs. Le grand carrelage blanc rend l’espace de cette toilette spacieuse plus lumineux.
The Big Apple (Colborne, Ontario) : Connu pour ses tartes savoureuses et ses activités familiales amusantes, le slogan de The Big Apple est : « Un peu de campagne, beaucoup de plaisir! ». Il en va de même pour ses toilettes. Elles sont équipées d’un décor rustique, avec des étoiles métalliques accrochées aux murs, des enseignes décoratives en tôle ondulée et des miroirs encadrés de bois usé par le temps. Les carreaux et les cabines aux tons de bois ajoutent également à l’ambiance campagnarde pour que vous vous sentiez comme chez vous
Pour en savoir plus sur le concours des Meilleures toilettes du Canada ou pour recevoir un exemplaire du règlement, communiquez avec Christina Alvarez par courriel à l’adresse [email protected] ou par téléphone au 708 908-0898.
À propos de Cintas Canada Ltée
Cintas Canada Ltée, dont le siège est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas aide plus de 55 000 entreprises canadiennes de tous types et de toutes tailles à être PrêtesMC à ouvrir chaque jour leurs portes en toute confiance en leur proposant des produits et services qui aident à maintenir la propreté, la sécurité et l’apparence exemplaires de leur établissement et de leur personnel. Avec des produits et services incluant des uniformes, des tapis, des fournitures de toilettes et des produits et formations de premiers soins et de sécurité, Cintas aide ses clients à être Prêts pour la journée de travailMD. La société a également créé le programme Propreté totaleMC, le premier service en son genre à offrir la livraison planifiée de fournitures essentielles de nettoyage, un service de lavage hygiénique, ainsi que des produits et services de désinfection et d’assainissement. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS et fait partie de l’indice boursier Standard & Poor’s 500.