Celebrating Excellence Across the UK Security Sector
The UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are now officially open for nominations, recognising exceptional achievements across the security industry. From 3rd July through to 6th October 2026, individuals, teams, and organisations are invited to submit entries that demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership within the sector.
The UK OSPAs highlight the very best in security – those who protect people, property, and assets; who drive professional standards; and who deliver measurable impact through effective security management, technology, and operational excellence. The awards are free to enter and operate under strict ethical principles.
A key differentiator of the OSPAs is their independent judging process. Judges are nominated by supporting organisations and special interest groups, not selected by the OSPAs themselves. This ensures a fair, transparent, and credible evaluation of every entry, with decisions made solely on merit.
The 2027 UK OSPAs ceremony will take place on 18th February 2027, at the Royal Lancaster London, bringing together leading security professionals, organisations, and innovators for a night of celebration and sector‑wide recognition.
Award Categories
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Security Team
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Outstanding Security Consultant
Outstanding Customer Service Initiative*
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
Outstanding Event Security Team*
Outstanding New Security Product
Outstanding Security Partnership
Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer*
Outstanding Security Officer
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Lifetime Achievement*
(*These categories do not qualify for entry in the Global OSPAs.)
Winners of qualifying categories will be put forward to participate in the 3rd Global OSPAs, scheduled to take place in 2027. You can find out more information here. The Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame. Learn more here.
How to Enter
Entries can be submitted online at: uk.theospas.com/enter
You may nominate yourself, a colleague, a team, an organisation, or any individual or company whose work deserves recognition. Entrants may submit nominations in multiple categories, provided they are relevant to the achievements being put forward.
