Nominations are now open for the BSIA’s annual Apprentice Installer Awards, which recognise the best emerging talent from the electronic security industry.
The awards, now in their 15th year, are awarded by the British Security Industry Association at their annual luncheon and AGM. The awards serve to acknowledge second and third year apprentices in the installation of alarms, CCTV, access control or a combination of these systems, and represent the commitment of security companies and training bodies to emerging talent.
This year’s awards will be presented at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Wednesday, July 15. Nominations can be made for apprentices from security companies – including non-BSIA member companies – certified for their activities by a UKAS accredited certification body. The scheme is designed particularly for third year apprentices or outstanding second year apprentices.
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, says: “Recognising the skills of our industry’s newest recruits is essential in encouraging them to commit to a more long-term career in security, safeguarding the future of our industry and ensuring that individuals’ commitment to customer service and technological expertise are suitably rewarded.”
Sponsoring the awards for a fifth year is the electronic security equipment manufacturer, Pyronix Ltd, whose Chairman and Chief Executive, Julie Kenny CBE DL, pictured, says: “Now is the perfect time to appeal to the younger generation who want to develop a career by working and earning money. This is why we are absolutely delighted to be sponsoring the Apprentice Installer Awards for the fifth year running. With the cost of higher education ever increasing, young people are looking at their options before deciding whether to go to University and we need to highlight the opportunities available to them within our industry.”
Julie added: “It’s a truly fantastic way to bring in fresh recruitment of individuals who are ready to make a difference with passion and enthusiasm. Not only that, but having been brought up in the technological age, they can help our industry adapt and develop new products that our consumers demand.”
The deadline for nominations is April 17. Companies interested in nominating their apprentice/s for this year’s awards can download a nomination form via the following link: http://www.bsia.co.uk/apprentice-installer-awards.aspx
