The Next Superstar Is...

Jess White • September 22, 2026

Congratulations to our Q2 2026 Rapid Superstar, as well as our fantastic nominees and runners-up, whose hard work, dedication, and positive attitude have truly stood out this quarter.


๐Ÿ† Rapid Superstar Winner!

Melanie Rolfe who is cleans Preshute Primary School, Wiltshire

Melanie was delighted to be named Rapid Superstar, telling us she felt incredibly proud and "over the moon" to receive the award. She was touched by the kind comments she received and said it made her feel truly appreciated.


Having worked at Rapid Clean for over a year, Melanie started as a cover cleaner and has since moved into a permanent role.


The part of her job she enjoys most is seeing the finished result of a freshly cleaned classroom. Knowing she has left the space clean, tidy, and ready to use gives her a real sense of satisfaction.


Outside of work, Melanie enjoys knitting in her spare time.


This is what Rapid's Contracts Manager, and Preshute School, had to say about Melanie:


Karolina Podralska, from Rapid Clean, said:


"Melanie, our Cover Cleaner at Preshute Primary School, has been covering a long-term absence over the past few months and has been an outstanding member of the team. Her hard work and dedication ensure the school is always maintained to a high standard. Friendly, professional, and always willing to help, Melanie has built an excellent relationship with the client through her positive attitude and commitment. She takes great pride in her work and consistently delivers exceptional service, making her thoroughly deserving of this recognition."


Preshute Primary School said:


"Melanie has been incredibly flexible and reliable while covering a long-term absence. She consistently delivers a thorough, high-quality service with great attention to detail and a positive attitude. Always willing to go the extra mile, she has supported the team by covering additional absences and has become a valued asset to both Rapid Clean and the client. Her hard work and dedication make her thoroughly deserving of this recognition."

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๐ŸŒŸ Runner-Ups & Standout Nominees

With so many worthy nominations submitted this quarter, choosing those to recognise was no easy task. Below are some of the team members who stood out for their hard work and achievement. Each nominee will receive a personalised letter and a small gift as a gesture of appreciation.


Hayley Loughlin who cleans Longwell Green Primary School, in Bristol


Jolanta Kusznerko, from Rapid Clean, said:

 

“After few difficult months on site, she has been promoted to supervisor role. Since then, the standards on site improved significantly, the client Is very happy with the service. She grew into her role, built a fantastic team relationship and has proven that she is the right person to look after the team on site.”

 

Longwell Green Primary School said:

 

“Hayley showed exceptional resilience and pride when taking over the cleaning team during a challenging period. Through her leadership, standards improved almost immediately, the team became more unified, and confidence in the service was restored. Hayley has made a huge positive impact and is a truly deserving leader.”


Jodir Lacerda Bodenmuller who cleans a large distribution centre, in Berkshire

 

Edina Muller, from Rapid Clean, said:


“She is hard working and always there to help. Whenever we are short staffed, she is doing extra shifts, finishing at 2pm, and going back at 5pm again. She is kind and just an absolute pleasure to work with. I truly believe she deserves to win.”


The large distribution centre said:

 

“Jodir is a highly valued member of the team who consistently maintains excellent cleaning standards. She stepped into the daytime janitorial role at short notice, communicates effectively with colleagues, and regularly goes above and beyond by covering additional shifts when needed. Her dedication and high standards make her a very deserving Rapid Superstar Award nominee.”

Priscila Hortencio who cleans Field System Designs, in Surrey


Ingrid Antonio, from Rapid Clean, said:


“Priscila helped with cover and assisted with getting staff to cover other sites. She is a very good cleaner.”

Field System Designs said:


“We are very pleased to hear that Priscila is being nominated as a Rapid Superstar.  She is consistently reliable, always turns up, always carrying out her duties to a high standard and ensuring that our environment is clean and safe. She is organised, helpful and friendly, responds quickly to requests and goes the extra mile to make sure everything is done. We are lucky to have her as our cleaner, and she would be thoroughly deserving of this award.”


Maria Peacock who cleans Sandy Secondary School, in Bedfordshire


Margarida Moreira, from Rapid Clean, said:


“She is amazing and very helpful, she has been on two sites to help, and the cleaning standards were very high. Everyone is very happy with her as well.”

Joanne Smith who cleans Four Tees Engineering, in Hampshire  


Anne Sheen, from Rapid Clean, said:


“Over the past year I would have struggled without them; they go the extra mile to cover anywhere and everywhere. Joanne is a special person and an asset to the company.”


Manjinder Kaur who cleans The Bulmershe School, in Berkshire  


Bernice Anim, from Rapid Clean, said:


“She is a very good cleaner, always ready to help, she gets on well with the team and you can always count on her. There has never been a complaint about her job at the school.”


Clare Forbes Kaur who cleans The Printing Charity, in West Sussex


Kevin Twinley, from Rapid Clean, said:


“The client absolutely loves her and her cleaning, and she has been more than helpful covering sickness for me; she's a pleasure to have on my team.”

 

Francis Appiah who cleans Iver Village Infant Academy, in Buckinghamshire


Juliana Del Buono from Rapid Clean, said:


“He is a good cleaner and the client is happy. He deserves the recognition.”

 

Agatha Frempong who cleans Central Surgery, in Surrey, & Kia Dover Aldershot, in Hampshire


Natalia Kalka from Rapid Clean, said:


“She consistently puts in a great effort, maintains a positive attitude, and is always willing to help. Her commitment and contributions are greatly appreciated, and I believe she deserves to be recognised.”

 

Conceicao Da Costa Neves Afonso who cleans St Agathas Catholic Primary School, in Greater London


Dariusz Lapiak from Rapid Clean, said:

 

“Connie is a valued member of the team who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and strong commitment. She is always willing to support colleagues, works well with school staff, and maintains excellent communication with the client. Her professionalism, reliability, and friendly approach have earned fantastic feedback, making her a deserving nominee for this recognition.”

 

Sayma Akter Choity who cleans St Mary's C of E (Aided) Primary School, in Oxfordshire


Melania Balza from Rapid Clean, said:

 

“Sayma is so responsible and she helps wherever she can. She is reliable and understands the importance of her cleaning standards.”

 

Maria Martin Barba who cleans Bayswater Bournemouth College, in Dorset


Michael House from Rapid Clean, said:

 

“Maria has made a significant difference since taking over the site. Faced with ongoing challenges and staffing issues, she quickly raised standards and helped restore the client's confidence in the service. Reliable, hardworking, and committed to delivering excellent results, Maria consistently goes above and beyond, making her a very deserving nominee.”


Every nomination this quarter reflects the incredible commitment, teamwork and professionalism shown across our sites. From stepping into leadership roles, supporting colleagues and covering additional shifts, to improving standards and building strong client relationships, our nominees have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference.


Congratulations once again to โญ Melanie Rolfe โญ, and a huge thank you to all of our nominees and the clients who took the time to share their wonderful feedback and recognition.


We are incredibly proud to have such dedicated people in the Rapid team. Thank you for your hard work, positive attitude and continued commitment to delivering outstanding service every day.


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