The highly anticipated 2026 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), sponsored by AXON, have officially opened for nominations. Security professionals and organisations across the United Kingdom are invited to participate and showcase their exceptional contributions to the security industry. The OSPAs, renowned for their integrity and recognition of excellence, celebrate the outstanding achievements and innovations within the security sector.
Professor Martin Gill, Founder of the OSPAs said:
“We are thrilled to open entries for the 10th UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards. Entering the OSPAs provides the opportunity to showcase the exceptional work that is taking place and I urge you all to submit at least one nomination, be it a company, team or individual who has demonstrated outstanding performance.”
The 2026 UK OSPAs will feature a wide array of categories, covering diverse aspects of security excellence. Nomination submissions will be accepted until midnight on 2nd October 2025.
The following categories are available:
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 Security Partnership *
Outstanding New Security Product *
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
*Winner of this category will qualify for the Global OSPAs
Nominations can be submitted online HERE.
Winners of qualifying categories will be put forward to participate in the 2nd Global OSPAs, scheduled to take place in 2026. You can find out more information here. The Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame. Learn more here.
The award ceremony for the 2026 UK OSPAs is scheduled to take place on 19th February 2026 at the iconic Royal Lancaster London, where the winners will be revealed and celebrated among their peers. The event will take place following a Thought Leadership Summit scheduled for the afternoon.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for those wishing to align their brand with the awards – but be quick as they are selling fast. Contact Christine Brooks to discuss options: c.brooks@theospas.com or 07785 569719
