The Outstanding Loss Prevention Awards (OLPAs) have been launched, the latest offshoot of criminologist Prof Martin Gill’s Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs, pictured).
The OLPAs will celebrate outstanding performance from individuals, teams, and organisations of all sizes, say organisers. The awards are free to enter and, as Martin stresses, operate under strict ethical principles. A key differentiator of the OLPAs is their independent judging process: judges are not appointed by the organisers but will be appointed independently. This approach ensures transparency, credibility, and sector-wide representation. The organisers also point to an ethical sponsorship policy. The headline sponsor is UKPAC (the partnership crime-fighting group), and the event will be held with ORISCON. Neither UKPAC or ORIS-CON will nominate judges or take part in the judging process.
The awards are open to nominations from across the loss prevention community. Prof Martin Gill, Founder of the OLPAs, said: โThe launch of the OLPAs marks an important step forward for the loss prevention sector. These awards shine a light on the work undertaken to protect assets, reduce theft and fraud, minimise operational risk, and strengthen organisational resilience through effective security and risk management practices, while celebrating those making a real difference.โ
The inaugural OLPAs ceremony will runย at a gala dinner on March 16, 2027 at the VOX Birmingham, held alongside ORIS-CON โ27.ย Louise Kadege, CEO of ORIS, said: โWe are delighted to collaborate with such a highly respected organisation, renowned for its expertise in delivering independent and credible award programmes. Partnering with the OLPAs in their inaugural year reflects our shared commitment to innovation and professional excellence.Hosting the awards alongside ORIS-CON will provide a valuable opportunity to bring the sector together to recognise outstanding achievement across the industry.โ
Nominations will open in June. Forย further details visit theolpas.com.
