Sealed Air’s Diversey Care division announced the three grand prize winners of its second annual global hand hygiene competition. The contest, which raises awareness for the benefits of clean hands around the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) World Hand Hygiene Day, encouraged individuals to submit photos of hands, including a short description on why those hands are worth protecting. Participants were able to upload them through the competition website or share them on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #handsonmyheart. Each winner will receive an iPad Air 2.

“Just like last year, this year’s entries used creativity and emotion to highlight the importance of proper hand hygiene, making it tough to pick just three winners,” said Dr. Ilham Kadri, President, Diversey Care. “We’re thrilled to see people from around the world recognizing that clean hands can save lives. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all contest participants.”

Entries were received from all over the world, including a sizable increase in participants from Asia and Latin America. Although internal entries were not eligible for a prize, a large number of Diversey Care employees participated, showing company-wide commitment to hand hygiene. The winners were judged on how their stories and creativity touched the judges’ hearts.

The grand prize winners include:
1. Hilary Connon, United Kingdom
2. Katleen De Blaere, Belgium
3. Diana Buus, Denmark

“To ensure proper hand hygiene, individuals need easy-to-follow training, effective products and tools, and ongoing support from their organizations,” Kadri said.  “Our experts can help organizations implement and maintain a successful hand care program that aids in infection prevention and the overall health and safety of staff, customers, patients and guests.”

To view the gallery of entries and access free hand hygiene guidelines, posters and related materials, visit www.diversey.com/handsonmyheart.