Awards & Recognition
Steven’s recognition spans entrepreneurship, business leadership, workplace wellness, sustainability, community service, and the home service industry. Together, these honors reflect a consistent record of building strong organizations, supporting people, and creating measurable community impact.
Individual Leadership
Recognition of Steven’s work as a founder, business leader, community advocate, and contributor to the Tampa Bay region.
Best Business Leader Honoree
SRQ Magazine — 2025
Recognized by SRQ Magazine in the Best Business Leader category for leadership, entrepreneurship, and community involvement across the Sarasota region.
Apogee Founder of the Year Finalist
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth — 2024
Selected as a finalist in the Founder category of the Apogee Awards, which recognize distinguished C-suite and executive leadership across Tampa Bay.
Best Business Leader Honoree
SRQ Magazine — 2024
Recognized among Sarasota-area business leaders for professional leadership and community impact.
40 Under 40 Honoree
Business Observer — 2020
Named to Business Observer’s 40 Under 40, recognizing emerging business leaders making an impact across Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Volunteer of the Year / Innovative Projects Award
Sarasota County — 2022
Recognized by Sarasota County for volunteer leadership and innovative community-focused work.
Volunteer of the Year
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful — 2017
Honored for volunteer service and contributions supporting environmental stewardship and community improvement.
Business & Company Recognition
Recognition earned through Crystal Clean Green Cleaning for service, leadership, customer experience, and business performance.
Best Family Business Honoree
SRQ Magazine — 2025
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning was recognized in SRQ Magazine’s Best Family Business category.
Best Family Business Honoree
SRQ Magazine — 2024
Recognized by SRQ Magazine for family business leadership and community presence.
Business of the Year Winner
Manatee Chamber of Commerce — 2021
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning was named Business of the Year by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Readers’ Choice Winner — Best Home Cleaning Service
Herald-Tribune — 2026, 2021, 2020, 2019
Recognized multiple times by Herald-Tribune readers as Best Home Cleaning Service in the Sarasota-Manatee region.
Readers’ Choice Runner-Up — Best Home Cleaning Service
Herald-Tribune — 2024, 2022
Named runner-up in the Best Home Cleaning Service category.
Best Customer Service Winner
Bradenton’s Best — 2023
Recognized for outstanding customer service within the Bradenton and Manatee County community.
Neighborhood Favorite — Home Cleaning Service
Nextdoor — 2023
Selected as a Neighborhood Favorite by local residents for home cleaning services.
Sustainability & Workplace Wellness
Recognition reflecting long-term investment in healthier workplaces, responsible business practices, sustainability, and employee well-being.
Sustainable Business of the Year
Sustany Foundation — 2022
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning was named Sustainable Business of the Year for integrating environmentally responsible practices with business operations and community impact.
Platinum Workplace Wellness Recognition
American Heart Association — 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has earned multi-year Platinum-level recognition through the American Heart Association’s workplace well-being program, reflecting a sustained commitment to employee health, workplace culture, and organizational well-being.
Professional Recognition & Certifications
Industry recognition and professional credentials supporting Steven’s experience in home services, operations, and business leadership.
Housecall Pro SuperPro
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021
Recognized across multiple years as a Housecall Pro SuperPro, reflecting leadership, engagement, and contribution within the national home service professional community.
Certified Technician Program Graduate
Global Biorisk Advisory Council / ISSA — 2021
Completed the Global Biorisk Advisory Council Certified Technician Program, supporting professional knowledge in cleaning, disinfection, and biorisk management.
Recognition Summary
Steven’s recognition reflects a leadership record built across multiple disciplines rather than a single industry or role. From entrepreneurship and business operations to workplace wellness, sustainability, community service, and home services, the common thread is practical leadership that strengthens businesses, supports people, and creates lasting impact.
