In 1989, a group of window cleaners met in Lubbock, Texas who determined that there should be a voice for the numerous professionals working within the window cleaning industry. Soon after that initial meeting, the International Window Cleaning Association was formed. From that day forward, it has been the mission of the IWCA to educate and assist its members in developing professionalism, ethics and standards of safety and to actively represent the concerns and interests of window cleaning companies.
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2011 |
TradeWinds Resort |
St. Pete Beach, FL |
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2010 |
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino |
Reno, NV |
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2009 |
Renaissance Waverly |
Atlanta, GA |
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2008 |
Town & Country Hotel |
San Diego, CA |
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2007 |
Gaylord Opryland Hotel |
Nashville, TN |
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2006 |
Phoenix Marriott Mesa |
Mesa, AZ |
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2005 |
Hilton Walt Disney World |
Orlando, FL |
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2004 |
Hotel Inter-Continental |
Dallas, TX |
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2003 |
Renaissance Waverly |
Atlanta, GA |
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2002 |
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel |
Reno, NV |
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2001 |
OmniShoreham Hotel |
Washington D.C. |
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2000 |
Disneyland Hotel |
Anaheim, CA |
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1999 |
Opryland Hotel |
Nashville, TN |
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1998 |
Marriott Rivercenter |
San Antonio, TX |
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1997 |
Bally’s Las Vegas |
Las Vegas, NV |
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1996 |
Bally’s Las Vegas |
Las Vegas, NV |
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1995 |
Clarion Hotel |
New Orleans, LA |
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1994 |
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel |
Reno, NV |
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1993 |
Ramada Resort |
West Palm Beach, FL |
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1992 |
Holiday Inn North |
San Antonio, TX |
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1991 |
Town & Country Hotel |
San Diego, CA |
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1990 |
Sheraton Orlando North |
Orlando, FL |
Jim Willingham Speed Competition
No one can mention Jim Willingham without smiling. Willingham, in his trademark hat, coaching the “youngsters” during convention in the speed contest, his own prowess with the squeegee and his enthusiasm for the “sport” of speed window cleaning have all led the IWCA Board to christen the speed contest the “Jim Willingham Speed Competition.” Willingham, also integral to the founding of the IWCA, was a past president and Lifetime Achievement Award winner and a successful business owner. He lost his battle with cancer in 2008.
Rod Woodward Medley Competition
The medley contest has been named in honor of Rod Woodward, whose contributions to the window cleaning industry include being one of the founders of American Window Cleaner magazine, inventing the “Super System” at Ettore, and being one of the driving forces behind the IWCA. He was touted as a visionary, an inspiration and a real advocate for the window cleaning community. He lost his battle with kidney disease in 1989.
The award itself states that it is “presented to a person who has shown unselfish devotion and support to the IWCA.” We are looking for candidates who you feel have been instrumental in helping the International Window Cleaning Association accomplish its goals. Being a past or present board member does not, in itself, denote worthiness. Many members at large have worked quietly, consistently and devotedly over many years to support the IWCA and should be considered.
Diane Smahlik, CEO of Ettore, created the award and has set forth the following criteria: “Prime consideration should be given to anyone who has shown unselfish support and devotion to the IWCA over the past year. However, if no one person outstandingly fits that description, than anyone who has, over a longer period of time (up to the past 5 years), show consistent, unselfish support and devotion to IWCA, should be considered.”
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The following is a list of those individuals who have previously earned this honor. |
2011 Dave Grady, Tri-State Window Cleaning
2010 Paul West, Extra Clean, Inc.
2009 Jonathan Hood, Excellent Window Cleaning
2008 Kynan Wynne, VIP Building Services
2007 Sam Terry, Sparkling Clean Window Cleaning Inc.
2006 Larry Green, Clean & Polish
2005 Jim Grady, Tri-State Window Cleaning, Inc.
2004 Bob Zeolla of Sunset Cleaning Company, Inc.
2004 Tom Trinen of Service One Inc.
2003 Theresa Martin of Martin’s Window Cleaning Corporation
2002 Stefan Bright, IWCA
2002 Tom McGrath of Scottie’s Building Services
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2001 John Long III, LWC Services, Inc
2000 Roy Hereth, Roy’s Window Service, Inc.
1999 Vickie Eubanks, South Shore Building Services, Inc.
1998 Carl Pedersen, General Window Cleaning Co.
1997 John McGrath, Scottie’s Building Services, Inc.
1996 Dana Taylor, Martin’s Window Cleaning Corp.
1995 LaRue Coleman, JOBS Building Services
1995 Bob Ertel, J. Racenstein & Co., Inc.
1994 Jon Capon, Valcourt Building Services
1993 Stefan Bright, IWCA
1992 Vickie Wagner, A-1 Orange Cleaning Service, Co.
1991 Jim and Jacinda Willingham, New Day Window Cleaning
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The IWCA Lifetime Achievement Award was established to honor a current or former individual member of the IWCA who has made major life-long contribution to the window cleaning industry as a practicing window cleaner, supplier, promoter or leader. This award is the ultimate recognition award of the IWCA. It is above and beyond honorary membership. The Lifetime Achievement Award is extremely elite and not intended to be awarded each year.
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The following is a list of those individuals who have previously earned this honor. |
2011 No Award Given
2010 Theresa Martin
2009 No Award Given
2008 Carl Pedersen
2007 Jim and Jacinda Willingham
2006 Jeffrey Valcourt |
2005 No Award Given
2004 No Award Given
2003 No Award Given
2002 Michael and Diane Smahlik
2001 Jacque Couture |
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