Judges

Our judges are selected from the chairs and chief execs of the leading professional organisations within the security industry:

The Association of Security Consultants

is the professional organisation for independent security consultants. The ASC promotes networking between member consultants, end-users, the security industry and government, through its networking services, Business Clubs and annual international conference, CONSEC.

ASIS International

is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets, people, property, and/or information. Our members represent virtually every industry in the public and private sectors, from entry-level managers to CSOs to CEOs and within organisations of all sizes,. No other organisation possesses our vast array of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our Certifications CPP PCI PSP and the new APP are globally recognised and enhance your career and earnings potential. ASIS certificants earn an average of 20% higher salaries than those without an ASIS certification (per ASIS Certification Survey – April 2019)

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. Our members are responsible for more than 70% of privately provided UK security products and services (by turnover) including the manufacture, distribution and installation of electronic and physical security equipment and the provision of security guarding and consultancy services. The BSIA has led the way for over 50 years in the shaping of the private security industry. Our members are industry professionals ranging in size from global companies to small and medium enterprises, offering quality products and services to a vast spectrum of end-users.

The FSA

is the leading trade association dedicated to companies who design, install, commission, maintain and monitor electronic fire, emergency and security systems. As a specialist group of ECA, and working in partnership with SELECT, the Scottish electro-technical trade association, the FSA is uniquely positioned to improve industry standards and enhance and develop members’ businesses. The FSA’s 280-plus members receive an unbeatable range of services and benefits designed to give their business the commercial advantage, recognition and support they deserve.

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA)

is a membership body for individuals and companies working in security and associated roles. The Association was formed over 50 years ago to ensure professionalism in the management of security operations. IPSA as an established and recognised worldwide professional organisation, provides, in accordance with growing demand, a specialised unrivalled service to industry/commerce. There are no geographical boundaries in operation and the highest technical standards are stringently applied in all our dealings.

The National Security Inspectorate

is the UK’s leading specialist security and fire safety Certification Body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. As a not-for-profit organisation, NSI independently verifies over 2000 companies, from premium local providers to premier national providers, against British, European and International Standards and NSI Codes of Practice, for the benefit and reassurance of homeowners, businesses, the public sector and the general public. NSI approval is the most highly trusted hallmark of excellence for providers of security and fire safety services and by choosing to contract an NSI approved company, buyers can be assured of their integrity, technical expertise and professionalism.

The Security Industry Authority

is responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom. We have two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and management of the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.

The Security Institute

is the UK’s largest professional membership body for individual practitioners who have skills and experience in security. Membership gives you credibility, through independent personalised benchmarking, and enhances your career prospects. Our aim is to raise standards in security, including education of security practitioners, but also educating buyers and suppliers of security goods and services, and ultimately the general public.

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB)

is the leading certification body for a wide scope of specialist fields for security services, electronic security and fire systems. SSAIB pride ourselves on being a helpful, friendly certification body that still maintains professional standards, promotes high standards of service and is focused on serving the certification needs of organisations providing fire safety and security related services. Third-party certification plays an increasingly important role in enabling firms to compete in the marketplace and SSAIB certification is a mark of excellence. Our approach is inclusive of small and larger providers alike and we have some 1,700 companies registered, which means that we represent the greatest number of security service providers in the sector.

The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals

is the 108th Livery Company of the City of London. It is a non profit making organisation providing education and health services to members of the security profession. Membership of the Company is drawn from the security industry in its widest sense and includes leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators, and electronic surveillance companies.