The annual New Zealand Security Awards will be conducted online and live streamed this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The event will be held on 7th August 2020, from 5 to 7 pm, and awards will be couriered to winners after the event.
The prestigious annual security awards is organised and hosted by the New Zealand Security Association and recognises skills, services, product/service innovations, achievements and more within the security industry in New Zealand.
The association is encouraging people in the industry to send through videos in appreciation of their colleagues and the industry with spoken tributes, applause, dances and more. The best videos will be selected by the association and played during the event.
This year’s judging panel consists of:
- Nick Dynon (DefSec Media)
- Ngaire Kelaher (ASIS New Zealand)
- David Tomoana (ANZ Bank)
- Gary Morrison (NZSA)
Award Categories
Guarding Sector Trainee of the Year
Electronic Trainee of the Year
Security Trainer or Workplace Assessor of the Year
Michael Pepper Award for Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Outstanding Skills for Industry Employee of the Year
Security Consultant of the Year
Security Integrator of the Year
Design and Support Electronic Sector Professional of the Year
Install and Service Electronic Sector (SME) Technician of the Year
Install and Service Electronic Sector (Corporate) Technician of the Year
Security Officer of the Year
Patrol Officer of the Year
Communication Centre Operator of the Year
Cash Services Professional of the Year
Security Supervisor/Operations Manager of the Year
Security Administrator of the Year
Outstanding Staff Retention/Staff Development Programme
Outstanding New Product or Service of the Year
Customer Champion of the Year
Visionary Leadership Award
The nominations were all registered before 10th July, and no new applications are being accepted by NZSA.
Leading security organisations like ADT Security, Advanced Security Group, Chubb Security are likely to be part of the event.