This year’s UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), attended by hundreds of men and women from the UK security sector, ran on Thursday evening. The National Security Inspectorate’s (NSI) approved companies were among the winners and finalists recognised for outstanding performance. Two approved companies won in five award categories.
The UK OSPAs founded by Prof Martin Gill is part of a global awards scheme, now running in 15 countries, recognising and rewarding the outstanding performance of companies, individuals and innovation across the security sectors of participating countries. NSI was a sponsor and presented the Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator award for the fifth consecutive year.
NSI congratulates all of this year’s finalists and winners, including the 18 NSI approved finalists, with 52 nominations between them, who were shortlisted after a judging process. The two companies and one individual who won their particular award categories are as follows:
– Security Team: Valero Energy Team – Profile Security Services;
– Contract Security Guarding Company: Mitie Security;
– Customer Service Initiative: Project Zeal – Mitie, Co-op and Nottinghamshire Police;
– Security Partnership: Birmingham City Centre Partnership – Mitie and West Midlands Police; and
– Young Security Professional: James Bradley – Mitie
Richard Jenkins, NSI Chief Executive, pictured, said: “The OSPAs Awards is one of the most highly regarded and respected industry events in the calendar governed by a strict code of ethics and core values. Yesterday’s event provided a welcome opportunity to reconnect in person with industry colleagues from around the UK. The significant contribution the private security industry makes in keeping people, property and assets safe was evident to all who attended. We were delighted to see NSI approved companies represented as finalists and winners, all of whom deserve recognition for their dedicated commitment to providing outstanding service. We congratulate all of last night’s winners and wish them every success in the future.”
