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The finalists for the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been published following a record number of entries. The OSPAs are designed to recognise excellence and innovation in the security sector. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner hosted by award winning comedian and actress Zoe Lyons to be held on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. Finalists for 2024 Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director – sponsored by Bidvest Noonan Paul Bean – Royal Mail Nigel Brown – BBC Jennifer Ciolfi – Snap Group Tom Colman – Tesco Karol Doherty – We Are Waterloo Fiona Gaskell – Warner Bros. Studio [...]

The sixth OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit, organised in association with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), takes place on Thursday, 22nd February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London and the event organisers have today unveiled prominent influencers who will be part of the distinguished line-up of speakers. Jenni Jetzer, Group People Director - Lodge Service will address Mental health and well-being at work: how is security responding to the challenges?  1 in 4 people experience a mental health condition each year and for those working within the security industry the threats to wellbeing are increased, due to the potential to witness or be [...]

NEW CATEGORIES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Now in their twenty fourth year, Security & Fire Excellence Awards has consistently broken new ground in highlighting the very best people, projects and processes that the security and fire sectors have to offer. For 2023, we have again reviewed the categories and made a number of changes to enhance the offering and to make the event even more relevant to you. We have something for everyone across the different disciplines, so ensure you check out the full 2023 category list and enter all that are applicable to you, your teams and your company at www.securityandfireawards.com/enter/categories We [...]

Entry to the 2023 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is now open. A brand-new category has been added to the sixteen categories already on offer: The Outstanding Security Sustainability Award. This new award recognises any organisation, in any sector and area of activity, that is committed to outstanding practices in furthering environmental and social sustainability in whatever form – be that reducing waste, improving the carbon footprint, progressing towards circularity, using more eco-friendly materials or approaches. These independent awards provide the opportunity to highlight the best companies, people, projects and technologies that have made a significant contribution in safeguarding people, [...]