| Mississauga, ON – October 21, 2014 – After compiling votes all summer, the winner of the 2014 Cintas Canada’s Best Contest is the Shaw Club Hotel & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. With its chic design and clear-to-clouded glass door technology, this ladies’ loo is more than just a clean washroom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “Each year we look for establishments who understand the importance of first impressions and the impact a clean and well stocked restroom has on their business, and this year’s winner clearly demonstrates this critical message,” says Cintas’ Senior Marketing Manager, Leslie Molin. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| From the advanced technology, to the glass infinity sink and feminine décor, the Shaw Club Hotel & Spa goes above and beyond to provide their customers with a one-of-a-kind experience. “We are thrilled to present this award and this year’s prize of $2,500 in Cintas services to such a deserving establishment,” said Molin. “This prize will provide the Shaw Club with the tools and services they need to maintain their facility at an award-winning level.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Designed to feel more like a private club than a hotel, the classy sophistication found in the guest rooms at Shaw Club Hotel & Spa extends to all aspects of the venue, including the ladies’ washroom. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “We believe it is important to put care and design into a washroom so that it is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing, and we often see the impact it has on the guests, as we hear women raving about the washroom to other female customers. They love the serene environment and elegant décor,” says the Shaw Club Hotel & Spa’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Jason Baumgartner. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 2014 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Thousands of votes were cast online through September 30, which produced the following results: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shaw Club Hotel & Spa and the Calgary Zoo will receive the coveted Canada’s Best Restroom plaques of recognition and secure their place in the Canada’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For more information or if you would like photos or video footage from the winner presentation, please contact Survey Editor Rachael Keshishian at 757-818-4625. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About Cintas Canada Ltd: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and tile and carpet cleaning services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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. |
Category: Canada
Shaw Club Hotel & Spa Named Winner in 2014 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
One Month Remains to Cast Your Vote For Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom
Polls close September 30
Mississauga, ON- The competition is heating up as voting continues for the best restroom in all of Canada. Fans in Calgary are going wild over the Calgary Zoo, while in the east, Niagara locals are debating whether Shaw Club Hotel & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake or Planet Hollywood in Niagara Falls has the better loo.
This year’s five finalists have set a new standard for restroom quality, with washrooms reflecting the individual proprietors’ sense of taste and style. Our nominees feature unique design elements, customer comforts and functional flare.
“It’s interesting to see the variety of our finalists in this year’s contest, and the fans are excited too,” says Rachael Keshishian, Survey Editor for Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. “In addition to restaurants and hotels, we are excited to have other types of facilities stepping up to provide quality to their customers.”
The public can vote at www.bestrestroom.com/canada through September 30th. Last year’s winner of the Canada’s Best Restroom contest was the Valleyview Shell Super Station in Alberta. Its eco-friendly design, geo-thermal heating and cooling technology and Victorian style chandeliers generated nationwide buzz.
The champion of the 5th Annual Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest will be revealed during a nationally publicized media event this fall and will be awarded $2,500 in Cintas
services. Both the winner and runner-up will secure a place in the Hall of Fame.
Pictures of all 2014 finalist washrooms are available at www.bestrestroom.com/canada.
• Patria – Toronto, Ontario
• Calgary Zoo – Calgary, Alberta
• Planet Hollywood – Niagara Falls, Ontario
• Shaw Club Hotel & Spa – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
• Vancouver Airport – Vancouver, British Columbia
About Cintas Canada
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
Cintas Announces Finalists for “Canada’s Best Restroom”
Public Voting Now Open in 5th Annual Contest
Mississauga, ON – July 30, 2014 – The Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest is back for a fifth year of fancy, funky and always functional washrooms. For the moments when you’ve really “gotta go” or just need a place to freshen up, Cintas understands the importance of a clean, well-maintained washroom. Our team of survey editors has reviewed the nominations for the best washroom facilities in the nation, and it’s time for the public to choose which of the five finalists will be crowned “Canada’s Best Restroom.”
Last year’s winner was Valleyview Shell Super Station, a gas station in northern Alberta. Their victory proved that Canada’s Best Restroom can be found anywhere! To view photos of previous winners, visit www.bestrestroom.com/canada and click on Hall of Fame.
Voting for this year’s contest begins now! The public is invited to show its support by casting an online ballot for their favourite washroom at www.bestrestroom.com/canada now through October as the top five compete to secure the most votes and earn the title of “Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom.”
The contest website takes visitors on a photographic tour of each facility and encourages the public to choose their favourite. The winner of the 5th Annual Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest will be revealed during a nationally publicized media event this fall, where the winner will be awarded $2,500 in Cintas facility services.
2014 Finalists for Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest:
Patria
Toronto, Ontario
In sharp contrast to Spanish-inspired brown and red hues that string the dining room walls at Patria, the washroom features clean white marble from ceiling to floor, and simple elegant fixtures. Golden faucets and mirror accents give the washroom a regal atmosphere, adding to the overall European experience. Restaurant patrons can’t wait to take a seat on one of Patria’s thrones, fit for a king (or queen).
Calgary Zoo
Calgary, Alberta
Amongst giraffes, hippos, lions and gorillas sit the Destination Africa washrooms at the Calgary Zoo. The park takes visitors across the globe, from Africa to Eurasia, with lavatories to match in each locale. After a trek through the tropical rainforest and a stroll through the savannah, guests head to the hut to clean up and get out of the African sun. Each circular hut serves as a loo, complete with wall-to-wall tribal décor for a true glimpse into African culture.
Planet Hollywood
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The glamourous décor of the Planet Hollywood restaurant reminds guests of their favourite Hollywood classics, and the experience continues with a visit to their flashy washroom. The ladies’ room mirrors are “framed” with a pair of giant, hot pink, zebra print sunglasses, turning every woman into a star with a glance at her reflection. Meanwhile, in the men’s room, guys are doing a double take when they see what’s staring back at them. Cobalt blue sharks open wide to reveal mirrors between their terrifying teeth. Both loos are lined with black and white tile and glass-tiled stall doors. These functional facilities aren’t just for show, but they’re definitely ready for a close up!
Shaw Club Hotel & Spa
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
Style and radiance come together in this lavish loo. Upon entering the ladies’ room, guests are greeted by a modern glass infinity sink and simple stainless steel fixtures. The stalls feature large glass doors which fog up for privacy when the door is locked! Here’s the science behind it: sandwiched between the two panels of glass is a mixture of polymer and liquid crystals. A constant electrical current keeps the crystals in line and the glass transparent. But when the door handle is locked, the current is stopped, the crystals fall, and the glass looks clouded. A picture of sophistication, Shaw Club and Hotel & Spa delivers five-star style with every flush.
Vancouver Airport (YVR)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Located in the C-Pier, Domestic Terminal of YVR, travelers find a clean, modern place to freshen up during their journeys. The washroom walls are covered in shades of blue, red, and yellow mosaic tiles and waveshaped blue flooring winds down the curved corridor leading guests to their choice of bathroom stalls. White tile surrounds the hands-free sinks and towel dispensers, creating a cohesive and modern atmosphere that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Cintas created the Best Restroom Contest in 2010 to honour businesses across Canada that combine good hygiene with functionality and exceptional style in their public restrooms. “This contest is fun but it also conveys a critical message that restroom hygiene matters – for good health and good business,” said Senior Marketing Manager, Leslie Molin.
About Cintas Canada
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
Cintas Launches 5th Annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
The Public Can Nominate Their Favourite Public Washroom at www.bestrestroom.com/ca Until June 20, 2014
Mississauga, ON – March 26, 2014- Cintas Canada is now accepting nominations for the country’s best washroom facilities in the 5th Annual Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. Each year, Canada’s most noteworthy “places to go” are identified and then voted upon by the Internet public in the battle of the bowls.
“Cintas Canada launched the contest in 2010 to raise awareness of the importance of hygiene in public facilities,” says Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin. “It makes smart business sense, and it’s an honour for us to recognize those businesses that strive for restroom excellence.”
The contest is open to any non-residential restroom in Canada that is accessible to the general public. Entriesare judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. In 2013, the winner was the Valleyview Shell Super Station in Alberta, which featured solid alder wood doors with privacy glass panels, sleek granite countertops, ornate carved mirrors and sparkling Victorian style semi-flush mount chandeliers.
“For the past four years we’ve received nominations of washrooms in truck stops to five star luxury hotels,” says Molin. “Whether in the most populated cities or the rural regions, our finalists are tied together by their commitment to customer service, clean facilities, and unique design elements.”
In addition to national recognition, this year’s winner will receive the royal washroom treatment- a grand prize of $2,500 to be redeemed for Cintas facility services.
Do you own your own establishment? Are you the creative mind or part of a team behind the washroom design inside of one? Or have you patronized a particularly memorable facility?
Anyone can nominate a deserving washroom at www.bestrestroom.com/canada. The deadline to do so is June 20, 2014.
Five finalists will be announced this summer, at which time online voting will begin. The winner and runner-up will be revealed this fall during a nationally publicized media event and then be enshrined in Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest Hall of Fame. For contest updates, fun facts and bathroom trivia, “like” Canada’s Best Restroom on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.
About Cintas Canada Ltd:
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
Valleyview Shell Super Station Named Winner in 2013 Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
| To Be Announced Wednesday, December 18th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississauga, ON – December 18, 2013 – Canadians across the country have cast their votes, awarding Valleyview Shell Super Station Canada’s Best Restroom! With its spotless reputation and eco-friendly design, the pit stop is ideal for the weary traveler on Highway 43 in northern Alberta. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “The cleanliness and energy-saving design demonstrates how the staff at Valleyview Shell Super Station goes above and beyond to appeal to their customers,” said Cintas’ Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin. “We are excited for the opportunity to present the award to such a deserving establishment and dedicated team.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High-resolution images of today’s award presentation at Valleyview Shell as well as photos of all five finalists are available at: https://www.bestrestroom.com/canada/press/2013-finalists-images.asp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 8,350 square foot convenience store serves 2,000-2,500 customers per day with travelers stopping in for fuel, food and the flawless facility. Employees check the washroom every 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of traffic in the store. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “Customers appreciate that they can count on us for a clean place to stop and use the washroom,” said Store Manager Blake Sparks. “People comment to our staff all the time about our elegant décor in the washroom and the importance we place on the maintenance of our facility.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “Valleyview Shell Super Station embodies the critical message that restroom hygiene matters for good health and good business,” said Molin. “We are proud to see that the Valleyview team goes the extra mile to keep its facility well maintained.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 2013 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Thousands of votes were cast online through November 30, which produced the following results: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Valleyview Shell Super Station and Steamworks Brew Pub will receive the coveted Canada’s Best Restroom winner and runner-up plaque of recognition from Cintas and secure their place in the Canada’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Survey Editor Rachael Keshishian at 757-818-4625. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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. |
Finalists Named for Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Public Voting Now Open for 4th Annual Contest
Mississauga, ON – October 7, 2013 – When you’ve gotta go, these top potties provide sweet relief, according to the team of survey editors tasked with narrowing down the five best washroom facilities before the Internet public picks its favourite this fall.
Will this year’s winner be a luxurious rest stop tucked away in Valleyview at the Shell Super Station, the decadent lavatories at MoRoCo Chocolat or the chic-contemporary stalls of Steamworks Brew Pub?
Voting begins now! The public is invited to show its support by casting a ballot for their favourite washroom online at www.bestrestroom.com/ca through the end of November as these top five venues compete to secure the most votes in hopes of being crowned Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom.
The contest’s site takes visitors on a photographic tour of each facility and then encourages them to choose their favourite. The winner of the 4th annual Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest will be revealed during a nationally publicized media event later this fall, and both the winner and runner-up will secure a place in the Hall of Fame.
2013 Finalists for Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest:
CHOP
Richmond, British Columbia
CHOP Steakhouse is a casual dining experience for any occasion with lavish loos you won’t want to miss. Upon entering the washrooms, diners are treated to an impressive eight-foot tall stone fountain carved with floral and animal artwork. The washroom takes on the same ambience as the restaurant with low golden lights and flower arrangements covering the facility. The walls and floors are decorated in warm earth tones, and the luxurious leather couches make the washroom a great spot for private conversation. Vaulted wooden ceilings complete the room as a hint of natural light peeks in overhead.
Steamworks Brew Pub in Gastown
Vancouver, British Columbia
Applauded for its “practicality” and raved about for its stylish décor, the women’s washroom inside Steamworks Brew Pub in Gastown has the women gossiping. Literally. Owner Eli Gershkovitch says since women quite often go to the washroom in pairs to catch up on gossip, it only makes sense to include an oversized stall featuring two toilettes and a shoulder-height partition so ladies can continue their conversations uninterrupted. The semi-private setting is popular with parents too, who say trips to the loo with the little ones are more convenient thanks to the washroom’s open concept. The washrooms feature automated, hands-free conveniences as well as polished stone and glass mosaic infinity tiles from ceiling to floor. The space is finished off with marble countertops, stainless steel fixtures and sleek wall sconces. One might just argue the life of the party is in this loo!
Valleyview Shell Super Station
Valleyview, Alberta
Tapped in 2010 as the Best Green Store, the Valleyview Shell Super Station was awarded the top honour by Convenience Store Magazine for its geo-thermal heating and cooling technologies. In 2012 this road warrior’s retreat underwent a second round of renovations – this time to the women’s washroom – that garnered rave reviews. Solid alder wood doors with privacy glass panels were installed. To give the ceiling a finish to match, alder wood tongue and groove boards were mounted overhead. Recessed lights accentuate the tiled walls, which are divided by a stripe of smaller stone accents, giving this space a bright, clean feel. The sleek granite countertops and automatic stainless steel fixtures in the washroom offer an attractive balance to the warm tones of the Travertine floor tiles. Ornate carved mirrors and sparkling Victorian style semi-flush mount chandeliers finish off the space by adding a final touch of elegance.
MoRoCo Chocolat
Toronto, Ontario
This chocolate-lovers paradise is home to a variety of sweet treats as well as a hidden oasis in the washroom’s “suites.” The women’s loos are fit for a princess, with filigree detailing, and a washbowl that sits regally on a pristine white sink top. Each “suite” is unique with its own finishing touches, including a heart-shaped, silver vanity mirror and a tea set suspended upside down from the ceiling, giving a brand new meaning to the phrase “high tea”. In the men’s suites, black and white marble covers the floor and reaches toward the black tile walls. Pops of yellow accent artwork and frames add just the right touch of colour. Chocolate isn’t the only luxury in this quaint boutique. This restaurant and dessert lounge is an indulgence for all the senses.
Marché Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Marché Restaurant is a lively, European-style marketplace known for its fresh, healthy food prepared right before your eyes. Marché aims to satisfy your senses and provide you with a quality experience that does just that; from food preparation and service, to the detailed black-and-white décor in the restrooms. It’s all the fine details that create the refreshing ambiance. The restroom walls are lined with vertical black-and-white striped wallpaper and tile along the bottom half of the walls, complimented with white, porcelain pedestal sinks and old black-and-white photographs. Together, all the elements create a cohesive and modern-style atmosphere that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Cintas created Canada’s Best Restroom in 2010 to honour those businesses across Canada that place hygiene and style at the top of their priority lists. Proprietors recognize the parallel between clean washrooms and customer retention. “We like to think of this contest as an entertaining way of drawing the public’s attention to the very important issue of restroom hygiene,” says Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin. “There is a bigger business message behind this quirky contest: How you keep your restrooms is indicative of how you run your facilities. In business operations today this is extremely important.”
Last year’s winner of the inaugural Canada’s Best Restroom contest was the Langley Street Loo, in Vancouver. To view photos of previous winners, visit www.bestrestroom.com/canada and click on the Hall of Fame.
About Cintas Canada
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
Cintas Canada Kicks Off 4th Annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Cintas Canada kicks off the 4th annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Nominate a deserving washroom today!
Mississauga, ON – April 29, 2013- Cintas Canada is now accepting nominations for its annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest, where the “top 5 places to go—when you’ve got to go” are identified and then voted on by the Internet public in an all out battle of the bowls.
“Cintas Canada launched the Best Restroom Contest in 2010 to raise awareness of the importance of hygiene and to salute those businesses which strive for washroom excellence in both function and design,” said Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin.
For more than 80 years, Cintas has serviced businesses coast-to-coast and their customers, who recognize the correlation between clean washrooms and customer satisfaction and retention. “It makes smart business sense – everyone can appreciate a clean, well-maintained and innovatively designed restroom,” Molin added.
Do you own your own establishment? Are you the creative mind or part of a team behind the washroom design inside of one? Or have you patronized a particularly memorable facility?
Nominate a deserving washroom online today at www.bestrestroom.com/ca/nominate.
The contest is open to any non-residential restroom in Canada that is accessible to the general public. Entries will be judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.
“Nominees and finalists run the gamut, from historical buildings, to five star luxury hotels and restaurants in Canada’s most populated provinces, to gas stations along remote highways and even mom & pop style diners in the country’s most rural regions,” said Sabrina Zimring, Survey Editor for Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest.
Visit the Best Restroom Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube Channel and Instagram to post comments, receive contest updates, share photos or upload videos; links to the sites are on the contest homepage.
Five finalists will be announced in late summer, at which time online voting will begin. The winner and runner-up will be revealed this fall during a nationally publicized media event, and the top vote getters will secure a place in Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest Hall of Fame.
2012 Winner and Finalists
2012 Winner: Langley Street Loo – Victoria, BC
1st Runner Up: This Is London Club – Toronto, ON
2nd Runner Up: Earls – Toronto, ON
3rd Runner Up: The Georgian Court Hotel – Vancouver, BC
4th Runner Up: Centre for Professional Training – Repentigny, QC
About Cintas Canada Ltd:
Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
B.C. Bathroom is Canada’s Best
| Victoria’s Langley Street Loo Flushes the Competition in the 3rd Annual Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest |
| Mississauga, ON- October 6, 2012 – Cleanliness, convenience and customer service converge at Langley Street near Bastion Square in Downtown Victoria, British Columbia, where the City’s prized public potty offers around the clock relief to residents for free. |
| Victoria’s Langley Street Loo was a fan favourite in Cintas Canada’s annual contest beating out the other four top contenders to take the crown in this year’s competition. Canadian’s voted Toronto the No. 2 place to go No. 1 with This Is London Club and Earls placing second and third. The Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia came in fourth and fifth place went to the Centre for Professional Training in Repentigny, Québec. |
| Victoria’s city council members were flushed with pride as they accepted the top honour during a media event this morning in Bastion Square. |
| “The Langley Street Loo is part of a larger strategy that ensures our downtown is vibrant and safe – day and night,” said Victoria Mayor, Dean Fortin. “Access to public amenities, like a 24-hour washroom, are important to our downtown community. It is even better when those amenities are attractive and innovative.” |
| High-resolution images of today’s award presentation at the Langley Loo as well as photos of all five finalists are available at: https://www.bestrestroom.com/canada/finalists-images.asp |
| “It’s not the most lavish restroom by any measure but that’s the beauty of a public poll, everyone’s opinion counts,” said Rod Farquharson, Director of Sales and Operations for Cintas Western Canada. “At the core this contest is intended to recognize public washroom facilities that ‘serve’ residents in surrounding communities and the Langley Street Loo is the essence of hospitably when you consider it’s an all-accessible, well-maintained, ecofriendly and free facility,” he added. |
| The Langley Street Loo is applauded for its open design, offering the optimal balance of personal privacy and public access. It features a unisex toilet, exterior hand washing station, graffiti proof coating, and a lit sign that makes it easy to find at night. This ready-made stainless steel facility is fully accessible for people with disabilities. The Langley Street Loo was purchased from the City of Portland, Oregon, in 2011 for $90,000 and is maintained throughout the day by the City’s sanitation crew. |
| The 2012 contest attracted nominations from a wide range of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, educational institutions and nightclubs. Five finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Thousands of votes were cast online through October, which produced the following results: |
| First Place: Langley Street Loo |
| Victoria, British Columbia |
| Second Place: This is London Club |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| Third Place: Earls – King Street |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| Fourth Place: The Georgian Court Hotel |
| Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Fifth Place: Centre for Professional Training |
| Repentigny, Québec |
| To view photos of previous winners, visit the Hall of Fame on the contest website at www.bestrestroom.com/canada. |
| Cintas Canada launched the Best Restroom Contest in 2010 to honour those businesses across the country that place hygiene and style at the top of their priority lists. Proprietors recognize the parallel between clean washrooms and customer retention. |
| “This contest is undoubtedly fun but it also conveys a critical message that restroom hygiene matters for good health and good business,” said Farquharson, who directs sales and operations for Cintas Canada’s western division. “We’re looking forward to celebrating our fourth year in 2013 and invite the public to nominate their favourite facility online now for consideration in next year’s competition,” he added. |
| For more information or to set up an interview, please contact the Survey Editor, Sabrina Zimring, at 757-338-7731. |
| About Cintas Canada Ltd |
| Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
For more information about Cintas products and services, visit us at www.cintas.ca. |
Five Finalists Chosen For 2012 Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
| Public Voting Begins for 3rd Annual Contest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississauga, ON- August 14, 2012– Will Canada’s next Best Washroom be a metallic mobile public toilet complete with solar powered lighting? Will it feature rustic hardwood floors and exposed ceiling pipes? Or will it showcase plush and scrumptious looking fabric in rich hues? How about floor-to-ceiling custom designed wallpaper and oversized oak wood doors? These are just some of the impressive images inside the five public washrooms that will compete for the coveted title of Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom, the popular contest now celebrating its third year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The competition begins now! The public is invited to vote for their top pick at www.bestrestroom.com/canada through October 12 as these top five venues compete to secure the most votes in hopes of being crowned the 2012 King of the Throne. The contest’s site takes visitors on a photographic tour of each facility and then encourages them to choose their favourite. The winner of the 3rd Annual Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest will be revealed during a nationally publicized media event this fall and both the winner and runner-up will secure a place in the Hall of Fame. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fans can also participate by visiting the Best Restroom Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube Channel to post comments, receive contest updates, share photos or upload videos; links to all three sites are on the contest homepage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominations for any non-residential restroom accessible to the general public were accepted online through the summer. Qualifying facilities were then judged and finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cintas launched Canada’s Best Restroom Contest in 2010 to recognize establishments that place high value on hygiene and style in their public restrooms. “The condition of the washrooms in a restaurant, hotel or other public facility undoubtedly influences a customers overall experience,” said Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “While it may not always be top of mind when dining, we realize that the washroom is an integral part of the overall design,” said Steve Salm, General Manager of e11even, which took the regal crown in last year’s contest. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Successful businesses recognize the correlation between clean restrooms and customer satisfaction and retention. “Cintas’ contest salutes owners and managers who invest in the upkeep of their facilities because they know it makes smart business sense,” Molin added. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It’s not too early to start sending in nominations for next year’s contest. “Whether you want to promote your own business, or bring recognition to a favourite restaurant, hotel, school or other establishment that you believe goes above and beyond in the design or cleanliness of its restrooms, we invite you to send us a name and photo,” says Canada’s Best Restroom Survey Editor, Sabrina Zimring. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| For more information or to set up an interview, please contact the survey editor, Sabrina Zimring, at 757-456-5212. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About Cintas Canada Ltd: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
For more information about Cintas products and services, visit us at www.cintas.ca. |
CINTAS® Kicks Off 3rd Annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest®
| Nominate a deserving washroom today! |
| Mississauga, ON- March 27, 2012 – Do you own or operate an establishment with a washroom that gives guests more than one good reason to “Go”? Are you the creative mind behind a public restroom designed or customized to integrate function with fashion or to bring personality into a space where you least expect to see it? Maybe you’re the client or customer who appreciates a clean, well-maintained and tastefully designed washroom? |
| We need your help finding the best loo in the land! Nominate a deserving washroom online today at https://www.bestrestroom.com/canada. Five finalists will be announced in July, at which time online voting will begin. The winner and runner-up will be revealed this fall and top vote-getters will secure a place in Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest® Hall of Fame. |
| Worthy nominees will compete for a chance to be crowned 2012 King of the Throne in the 3rd annual Cintas’ Canada’s Best Restroom Contest® and revealed during a nationally publicized media event this fall. |
| The contest is open to any non-residential restroom across Canada that is accessible to the general public. Entries will be judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. |
| Cintas launched Canada’s Best Restroom Contest® in 2010 to recognize establishments that place high value on hygiene and style in their public restrooms. “The condition of the washrooms in a restaurant, hotel or other public facility undoubtedly influences a customers overall experience,” says Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin. |
| “While it may not always be top of mind when dining, we realize that the washroom is an integral part of the overall design,” says Steve Salm, General Manager of e11even, which took the regal crown in last year’s contest. |
| Cintas® customers recognize the correlation between clean restrooms and customer satisfaction and retention. “Cintas’® contest salutes business owners who invest in the upkeep of their facilities because they know it makes smart business sense,” Molin adds. |
| Canada’s Allstream Centre gained national media attention for its contemporary and eco-friendly restroom design, taking second place in the 2011 contest. “It was an honour to be recognized for our efforts and we would encourage other venues to participate in the contest and take advantage of the free publicity and marketing opportunities that it offers,” said Laura Purdy, who manages sales and marketing for Allstream Centre. |
| 2011 Winner: e11even |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| 2011 Runner-up: Allstream Centre |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| 2010 Winner: Cactus Club Café |
| Vancouver, British Columbia |
| 2010 Runner-up: Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| About Cintas Canada Ltd |
| Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and document shredding services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. 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.
For more information about Cintas products and services, visit us at www.cintas.ca. |