The OSPAs

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards

Recognise and reward outstanding performance in the security sector

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) recognise and reward companies, people and innovation across the security sector. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated.

The criteria for these awards are based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance (Aspiring to Excellence – Perpetuity Research). The OSPAs have been set up in collaboration with security associations and groups across many countries.

The first OSPAs were held in Norway in 2015 and since then we have hosted events in other countries – and more are planned. To view the countries that currently have an OSPAs scheme, visit the global website.

2023 US OSPA winners revealed

The winners of the US 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed on the 10 September at an awards reception held at GSX in Dallas where security professionals gathered...

The finalists of the 2023 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards have been revealed.

Now in their eight year, the US OSPAs serve to acknowledge the creditable and outstanding contributions that companies, initiatives, teams and individuals make to the US security industry and wider...

Call for nominations – US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)

Entry to the 2023 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is now open through to 14 June 2023. For the eighth consecutive year, the OSPAs have partnered with ASIS...

Winners of the 2022 US OSPAs announced

The winners of the 2022 Outstanding Security Performance Awards were revealed on the 13 September at an awards reception held at GSX 2022 where security professionals gathered to celebrate...

Finalists announced for the 2022 US OSPAs

The finalists of the 2022 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards have been decided. Now in their seventh year, the US OSPAs are an independent global awards scheme that serves to regard and...

Final call for nominations – US OSPAs 2022

Nominations are open for the 2022 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) until Tuesday, 5 July 2022.  Entry is FREE and open to companies, teams and individuals across the US...

Call for nominations – Entry to the US OSPAs 2022 is now open

Entry to the 2022 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is open through to July 5th 2022.  Anyone working in (or from) the US can enter. Winning an OSPA is recognized by many...

Winners of the 2021 US OSPAs announced

The winners of the US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been revealed today in the “Gallery of Stars” – a 360-degree virtual interactive awards gallery. Congratulations go to all...

Finalists for the 2021 US OSPAs announced!

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are delighted to announce the finalists for the US 2021 awards. The OSPAs have teamed up with ASIS International to deliver the sixth edition of...

Call for nominations – Entry to the US OSPAs 2021 is now open

Entry to the 2021 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is open through to 1st July 2021.  Anyone working in (or from) the US can enter. Winning an OSPA is recognized by many...

Our Core Values

Independent

The OSPAs are independent. You don’t have to be a member of an association to be involved – anyone from the security sector can enter a category which is relevant to them. The only requirement is that you have shown outstanding performance in your field.

Credible

The criteria for each award category have been carefully considered and based on extensive research across different security sectors and by looking at how outstanding performance is recognised and judged in other fields. There is strict criteria for who is appointed as a judge and for ensuring that judging decisions are fair and impartial.  Representatives from each country will assess entries and make the final decisions on the winners.

Transparent

We want everyone to know the criteria for entering, how judges are selected and how the judging process works, so these details are published on the website.

Respectable

The OSPAs is a worldwide brand, generating honor and opportunities for our winners. Furthermore, winners will be widely recognised as driving outstanding performance across the sector.