Selected from 6.000 people: John from Aalborg Airport receives a very special award

You may have come across him if you’re heading to Copenhagen – or flying to warmer destinations.

John Bosco Adora has, for 27 years, ensured clean and inviting facilities in planes and airports, while also creating a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere with his bright smile and fantastic energy, benefiting both passengers and employees.

ISS has just named its Employee of the Year with the “Apple of the Year” award in the Danish part of the business.

Out of 6,000 employees, the choice fell on John Bosco Adora, who works as a service employee for ISS at Aalborg Airport.

ISS Denmark shared this in a press release.

“At ISS, we are proud to have employees like John, who bring exceptional commitment and contagious energy, creating fantastic service moments and, not least, making a difference for customers and the many passengers who use the airport daily. John embodies the service culture we at ISS want to be known for,” says Henrick Berendtsen, CEO of ISS Denmark.

Warm and Professional Effort

Aalborg Airport serves over 1.5 million passengers annually and has a core value of delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere. John plays a significant role in ensuring this with his service:

“John is truly an indispensable part of our team at Aalborg Airport. His many years of dedication and joy in his work shine through, and he creates a fantastic atmosphere for both passengers and colleagues.

His service is not only professional but also warm – always smiling, always with a positive remark.

We are grateful for the valuable effort John puts in, and his commitment truly makes him the heart of our collaboration with ISS,” says Kim Bermann, Vice President and Operations Director at Aalborg Airport.

John’s dedication has not only earned him respect from colleagues and employers but also attracted media attention.

Both Aalborg Airport and TV 2 Nord have shared the story of John and his great passion for his work. Additionally, a TikTok video about John has garnered more than 400,000 views.

Great Job Satisfaction

John Bosco Adora always has a big smile, and it’s only gotten bigger since he received the “Apple of the Year” award on Tuesday.

“I’m so proud and happy. It means everything to me to get the ‘Apple of the Year’,” says John, explaining what motivates him to go the extra mile every day:

“I’m simply so happy with my work. It’s both the tasks and the people. Everything,” says John.

Gets Cash Prize and Nominated for Global Award

It’s colleagues and customers who can nominate an ISS employee each month for “Employee of the Month”. The criterion for nomination is that the employee has provided extraordinary service and made a difference.

Each year, “Apple of the Year” is chosen from the monthly winners. The recognition as “Apple of the Year” comes with a cash prize of DKK 25,000, tax-free, and a nomination for ISS’ global employee of the year award, which is given to one of the company’s 325,000 employees worldwide.

The award will be presented at ISS’ global leadership conference in May.