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The 2027 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are open for nominations, recognising exceptional achievements across the security industry. From July 3 to October 6, 2026, individuals, teams, and organisations are invited to submit entries that show outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership within the sector.
As the organisers say, 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. The awards night is at the same venue as recent years, the Royal Lancaster London, on Thursday, February 18.
Organisers stress their independent judging process. Judges are nominated by supporting organisations and special interest groups, not selected by the OSPAs themselves.
Award categories:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)ย
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 Female Security Professional
Outstanding Young Security Professionalย
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
(*marked categories do not qualify for entry in the Global OSPAs)
Winners of qualifying categories will be put forward to participate in the third ย Global OSPAs, due to take place in 2027. You can find out more informationย here.ย The Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame. Learn moreย here.
How to enter
Entries can be submitted online at: uk.theospas.com/.
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.
