Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are being encouraged to submit their nominations for 2016’s Security Personnel Awards. Though the 2015 awards were given at the BSIA summer luncheon in June, the deadline for 2016 is just over three months away.
These awards are presented every year in both regional and national rounds of judging. The awards serve to acknowledge the contributions that security personnel make each and every day. Five categories are: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best use of Technology and Best Team.
Camberford Law Plc, the specialist insurance brokers to the security industry – have sponsored the Security Personnel Awards since they began 17 years ago. David Ottewill, Managing Director of Camberford Law said: “It is important to recognise and reward the hard work and efforts of those dedicated professionals within the security industry. As such, we were very proud to once again sponsor this year’s awards [2015].”
The 2015 awards saw 33 regional winners and 13 national winners take awards for their contributions to community safety and maintaining the industry’s reputation. Some of the achievements included life-saving actions, exceptional customer service and using innovative technology.
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA said: “There is a huge amount of talent on show in our industry and we take great pride in helping to recognise the achievements of the professional men and women that help to safeguard our nation. The awards are a fantastic opportunity for our member companies to showcase the talents of personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis in order to deliver the best possible standard of service. Security personnel are the public face of our industry; the standards of professionalism that they embody is key to the continued growth of consumer trust in our industry and should be rewarded.”
“Traditionally, the awards have been dominated by the larger companies operating in the security industry; however, over the past few years, a number of small and medium sized companies have been presented with some of the most coveted awards. I strongly encourage members of all sizes to participate in nominating their employees.”
The deadline for nominations is October 30, for judging of the regional awards in December. Those successful in the regional rounds will then progress to the national round of judging, in March 2016. The national award winners will be invited to attend the BSIA’s flagship event – the association’s annual luncheon. Awards are customarily awarded by the association’s guest of honour.
BSIA members of the Security Guarding, CVIT, Police and Public Services, Leisure Industry, Specialist Services or Crowd Management sections can nominate their outstanding personnel by downloading a nomination form from: www.bsia.co.uk/security-personnel-awards.aspx or by calling 0845 389 3889.
