Recipients of the 2024 Australian Security Industry Awards were recognised last night at a special function attended by over 300 industry leaders at the Park Hyatt Hotel Melbourne.
Organised by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited, the evening incorporated three separate awards programs (the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence, the Outstanding Security Performance Awards and the Australian Security Medals Foundation Awards) to provide an opportunity to celebrate the many exceptional individuals and organisations in the security industry.
“Tonight’s recipients reflect the increasingly important contribution Australia’s security industry makes in helping keep our community safe. They include individuals who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and organisations at the forefront of implementing innovative new security technologies and solutions,” says John Fleming, General Manager, ASIAL.
Among those recognised include Faraz Tahir (posthumously) and Muhammad Taha (injured), who were awarded the prestigious Australian Security Medal for Valour for their exceptional bravery during the tragic Bondi Junction Westfield mass stabbing attack in April.
Damian McMeekin, Chair of the Australian Medals Foundation Awards said, “The year has been a difficult one, especially with the fatal event and wounding that is reflected in the Foundation’s two awards for valour and in more than 20 awards to members of the security sector who contributed to saving lives through the application of first aid. Service, selflessness and true professionalism were also reflected in the large number of nominations we received, for both valour and saving lives, by so many dedicated members of the sector managing so many issues through the community.”
Professor Martin Gill, Director, World Excellence Awards said, “Once again the calibre of entries was exceptional. This year, the Outstanding Security Performance Awards provide an extra spotlight on those achieving a high level of performance in different areas of security in Australia; the winners of each category will represent Australia in the Global awards – alongside the winners from other countries – that will take place in early 2025.”
Congratulations to the following Winners
Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence
- Electronic Security Installation > $500,000 - Securitas Electronic Security
- Electronic Security Installation < $500,000 - OmniVision
- Diversity and Inclusion – EON Protection
- Individual Achievement – Protective Security Services - Adam Tobin, Access Group Solutions
- Individual Achievement – Technical Security - Tony Fiocco, SPL Security Solutions
- Integrated Security Solution > $500,000 - OmniVision
- Integrated Security Solution < $500,000 - Security Registers
- Product of the Year
- Access Control Systems – Gallagher Security
- Alarm Systems – Axis Communications
- Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV IP SYSTEM) - Genetec Security Centre SaaS
- Physical Security - Ezi Security Systems
- Security Equipment Manufacturer/Distributor/Supplier - Ajax Systems
- Unsung Hero – Electronics Security Sector – Brad Ferguson, Genetec
- Unsung Hero – Protective Services Sector – Angelo Angelides, Certis Australia
Outstanding Security Performance Awards
- Outstanding Female Security Professional – Hayley Van Loon, Magnolia Intelligence/Crime Stoppers International
- Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) – Executive Security Solutions
- Outstanding In-house Security Manager/Director – Maksym Szewczuk, Bechtel Australia
- Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director – Mason Shir, Ultimate Security Australia
- Outstanding Security Consultant – Intelligent Risks
- Outstanding Security Partnership – Wilson Security and EON Protection
- Outstanding Security Team – EON Protection
- Outstanding Training Initiative – Gallagher Security – Augmented Reality Training
Australian Security Medals Foundation Awards
Australian Security Medal of Valour Award
- Faraz Tahir (posthumously)
- Muhammad Taha
St John ‘Save a Life’ Recipients
Ahmed Al-Farraji, Security Officer (Securecorp Pty Ltd); Chaminda Perera, Security Manager, Chase Hodkinson, Ali Al Hamdani, Maddison Pirie, Security Manager, Ahmad Fakhrualdin, Security Supervisor (Access Group Solutions); Qasim Shah, Security Officer, Tretch Moses, Security Officer, Mustafa Sengul, Security Officer, Thomas Murchison, Security Officer, David Zirbel, Jai Hardwick Nicholas, Security Officer, Edward Pocock, Costa Mitsos, Security Site Manager, Joseph Tooma Security Officer, Mahmoud Hijazi Security Officer, Jerry Helg, Security Supervisor, Colin Puru, Security Officer, Shifaaz Haroon, Security Manager and Namualii Tuigamala, Integrated Services Manager (Glad Group Services); Shoaib Shaffi, Security Officer (Wilson Security); Sam Hudson, Security Officer (Trident Services Australia) and Phong Khwamkhunthot, Security Officer (MA Services Group).
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