The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are delighted to reveal the shortlist of finalists for the 2026 edition of the Awards. This prestigious event will take place at the iconic Royal Lancaster London on 19 February 2026, bringing together leading figures from across the security industry to celebrate excellence and innovation.
This year has seen a record-breaking number of entries, reflecting the remarkable talent, dedication, and professionalism within the sector. To be recognised as a finalist is an exceptional achievement, underscoring the impact and contribution these individuals and organisations have made to advancing security standards.
The evening promises to be a highlight of the security calendar. Sponsored by AXON, the black-tie gala dinner will be hosted by acclaimed comedian Jo Caulfield, ensuring an unforgettable night of celebration and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a sparkling drinks reception, sponsored by Guardhouse, a sumptuous three-course meal with wine, with the menus sponsored by K4 Group Services, and live entertainment, all set against the backdrop of one of London’s most elegant venues.
We extend our congratulations to all the 2026 finalists, whose outstanding work continues to inspire and elevate the industry.
2026 finalists:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director – sponsored by First Response Group
Phil Bance – Boots UK
Jethro Barclay – University of Glasgow
Lee Barnes – Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Glen Brunskill – Canary Wharf Group
Daniel Pike – NG Bailey
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director – sponsored by Team Software by Workwave
Ataul Ahmed – CIS Security
Darryl Bedding – Sodexo
Paul Chubb – Assist Security Group
Craig Dingwall – Unitrust Protection Services
John Ford – CIS Security
Ross Harvey – Fuse Fire & Security
Arsalan Khan – K4 Group of Companies
Wahid Miah – Uniguard
Shane Morton – Lodge Security
Henna Noordin – Wilson James
Mike Perkins – First Response Group
David Pike – Securitas
Brendan Riding – ISS
Outstanding Security Team
UK Security & Loss Prevention Team – Amazon
Amulet &c2c Team
St Helier NHS Healthcare Security Team – Assist Security Group
BBC Team – MitieRegents Place Team – CIS Security
The Leadenhall Building Team – CIS Security
Wembley National Stadium Permanent Security Team – First Response Group
Ports & Harbours Team – Kingdom Group
Nottingham Safer City Partnership Team – My Local Bobby
Silverburn Team – SecuriGroup
Unitrust Protection Services & Chiswick Park #Enjoy-Work Team
B&Q Crime Centre Team – Zinc Systems
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) – sponsored by AXON
Assist Security Group
CIS Security
Corps Security
First Response Group
K4 Group of Companies
Kingdom Group
Mitie Security
Region Security Guarding
Sodexo Security Team
Trojan Security
Uniguard
Unitrust Protection Services
Outstanding Security Consultant – sponsored by ASC
AtkinsRealis Physical Security Resilience (PSR) Team
Andy Davis – Trident Manor
Jon Felix – CIS Security
IJA (Ian Johnson Associates)
K4 Group of Companies
Ed Knight – Guidepost Solutions
Peter Miles – Broadstone Risks
John Muir and Jamie Smith – Mitie Security
Optimal Risk Group
Chetan Vasudev – PTS Consulting
Outstanding Customer Service Initiative
One Person One Voice – Assist Security Group
Safety Assurance Scheme – Canary Wharf Group
Customer Service Assessment and Training Programme – Paula Orton, CIS Security
Executive’s Personal Security Initiative – Scott Huntley, Esoteric
Physical Access Control (PACS) – HID Customer Service Team
Customer Service Initiative – K4 Group of Companies
A Beacon of Customer Excellence – Kingdom Group
BBC Project Tier 2 – Mitie
“Let’s Be Frank” – Mitie & Marks & Spencer
Martyn’s Law Compliance – Mitie Intelligence Services
Customer Transparency and Service Excellence Initiative – Region Security Guarding
Outstanding Security Training Initiative – sponsored by BSIA
RSAS Plus – Amulet
NHS Security Development Programme – Assist Security Group
Security Upskilling & Rapid Response Initiative – First Response Group and EKFB
K4 Group of Companies
Critical Incident Management Training – Mitie
Faith Communities Programme – Mitie
Incident Responder Training Programme – Mitie & HMRC
Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers – PerpetuityArc Training
MockEval – Daniel Pike & Jacqueline Pike
STARS Security Training Initiative – Securitas UK
The Professional Protection Officer (10th Edition) – International Foundation for Protection Officers
Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers – Trident Manor Training Academy
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator – sponsored by SSAIB
Amulet
Lodge Security
Pointer
Outstanding Event Security Team
Events Security Team – Constant Security Services
FRG Events – First Response Group
Annual General Meeting Team – HSBC
K4 Group of Companies Event Team
Total Event Solutions Team
Trojan Security Event Team
2000 Trees Festival Team – Vespasian Security
Outstanding New Security Product – sponsored by Corps Security
Rapid Security Response App – AURA
Revealed – Assist Security Group & The Whisperer
OneLink – Gallagher Security
GRID Technology Dashboard – Global Situational Awareness
LV Stream – LINEV Systems UK
MP Intelligent Controller Series – Mercury Security
Safer Communities Ecosystem- Mitie Intelligence Services
RISK P1 Portable Knife Arch – RISK Metal Detectors
Techniguard Rapid Deployment CCTV Tower – John Gibbons, Sabre Guarding
Zinc ‘Connect’ – Zinc Systems
Outstanding Security Partnership
ABM Corporate Security Team in Partnership with Multi Realm & London Designer Outlet
Assist Security Group &NHS Trusts
B&Q Crime Centre & OPAL
Brighton BID, Brighton Crime Reduction & Atlas Security
City of London Cycle Medics – Eastern City BID, City of London Police & St John Ambulance
International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Global SecurAlliance (GSA)
Mitie & HMRC
Mitie Intelligence Services and WalkSafe
Pegasus – Retail Crime Public-Private Sector Partnership
Retail Crime Advisory Group Partnership
Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer – sponsored by International Security Expo and The Security Event
Apricorn
Axis Communications
Defence Composites
Gallagher Security
IDIS
Pyronix
Outstanding Security Officer – sponsored by Leverage Security
Simon Bailey – First Response Group
Joseph Blair – Mitie
David Ferreira – CIS Security
Derek Littlejohns – SecuriGroup
Neville McGlashan – SecuriGroup
Aoun Muhammad – K4 Group of Companies
Luke Overy – Assist Security Group
Paul Pickett – Securitas UK
Syed Shah – EMCOR UK
Samet Ustun – CIS Security
Youssef Vernege-Fanus – SecuriGroup
Asadullah Zerak – CIS Security
Outstanding Young Security Professional – sponsored CIS Security
Jasmine Allen – Sodexo
Sarah Baugh – Professional Security
Jasmine Cristescu – Mitie Security
Alessia Mazuelos – Mitie Security
Yasmine McNamara – Tesco
Charley Sinclair-Moran – Wilson James
Emily Walton – Constant Security Services
Chloe Wooding – Zinc Systems
Emily Wright – Lodge Security
Muhammad Zeeshan Irshad – K4 Group of Companies
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative – sponsored by Lazerbeam Fire & Security
B&Q Crime Centre, Zinc Systems and the University of Northampton
Canary Wharf Group and Nuparadigm
ED&I Initiative – CIS Security
Corps Together – Corps Security
K4 Group of Companies
McKenzie Arnold Group
Region Security Guarding
Secure Your Path – SecuriGroup
Accelerator Programme – Securitas UK
Sodexo Security Services
Women in Security Network
Outstanding Female Security Professional – sponsored by Leverage Security
Shani Baldwin – Assist Security Group
Jo Bloomfield – Zinc Systems
Helene Carlsson – London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Gayner Coulson – Amazon
Clair Grayson – Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall & Retail Park
Brogan Lowe – Tesco
Diane Marchena – HSBC
Caitlin Marshall – Mitie
Annick O’Brien – CybSafe
Tracy Plant – CIS Security
Lois Savage – Zinc Systems
Alisa Sultmane – Tutamentum
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Mermaid Quay Team – ABM
AURA
ESG Strategy – CIS Security
Ousman Bah – CIS Security
Sustainability Strategy – Corps Security
K4 Group of Companies
Pointer
SecuriGroup
Sodexo Security
Vigilant Security
Lifetime Achievement – sponsored by Securitas
To be announced on the day
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