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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2024, recognizing frontline security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people, property, and places professionally protected. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which will be held from 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalists – the full list will be published on 16 May along with the security business finalists. Exhibited by frontline security personnel Regional awards have recognized the talent, dedication, skill and bravery shown by frontline guard For 25 years, the regional awards have recognized the talent, dedication, skill, and bravery exhibited by frontline security personnel in their roles. In 2024 the five categories, Best Newcomer, Best Team, Outstanding Act, Service to the Customer and Security Manager of the Year, saw a record number of entries. Mike Reddington, Chief Executive, BSIA said: “It is our honor to be able to recognize through the British Security Awards each year the work of security officers across the United Kingdom for their role in keeping people, property, and places professionally protected. This year’s winners should be immensely proud of their achievements, and we wish them the best of luck as they now go forward to the national finals of the British Security Awards on 3 July.” Regional winning companies The 2024 regional winning companies are ABM, Bidvest Noonan, Dyson, G4S, Lodge Service, Land Sheriffs, Ministry of Defense, MAN Commercial Protection, Mitie, NG Bailey, OCS Group, Rockfort Secure, Samsic UK, SecuriGroup, Securitas UK, SGS, STM Group, Vigilance, Westgrove Group. The security personnel categories of the British Security Awards are sponsored by Darwin Clayton.

The prestigious 2024 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, UK, gathering hundreds of representatives from the UK security industry.  The OSPAs, renowned for their recognition and reward of companies, people, and innovation across the security sector, showcased the industry’s remarkable achievements including those of NSI-approved companies, who were once again among the winners and finalists, claiming a notable 7 of 18 awards presented on the evening.  UK OSPAs The UK OSPAs, part of a global awards scheme that takes place in 16 countries, maintain their credibility through a strict code of ethics with core values including independence and inclusivity. This framework provides an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognized and their successes celebrated.  Finalists and winners NSI congratulates all of the finalists and winners, including the 30 NSI-approved finalists who were shortlisted by the judges, with 89 nominations between them. 7 NSI-approved companies emerged as winners, exemplifying excellence in their respective categories:  Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director: Amy Stanley – FGH Security  Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding): First Response Group Outstanding Customer Service Initiative: Front of House Initiative – Vigilant Security  Outstanding Security Training Initiative: BBC Security Team Training Initiative - Mitie  Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator: Karl Jordan – Lodge Service  Outstanding Event Security Team: Event Security Team – Securigroup  Outstanding Security Sustainability Award: CIS ESG Strategy  Outstanding achievements and commitment Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive commented, “As one of the most respected events in the security calendar, the UK OSPAs play a crucial role in highlighting the outstanding achievements and commitment of those working in the UK’s electronic security and guarding services sectors." He adds, "This year’s winners and finalists deserve commendation for their dedication to driving outstanding performance across the private security sector." Service and achievements Richard Fogelman stated, “It was a privilege to attend and witness first-hand NSI-approved companies, teams, and representatives being honored for their outstanding service and achievements." He continues, "They should be immensely proud of their contributions, which safeguard people, communities, businesses, and homeowners every day of the year. Congratulations to one and all.”