Nominations are now open for the eleventh US OSPAs. The US OSPAs form part of a global awards programme currently running in 48 countries, created to recognise and reward outstanding performance across the security sector.
Entry is free and open to companies, teams, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement. You may submit nominations in as many applicable categories as you wish.
Nominations close June 9, 2026, and submissions are invited in the following categories:
- Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
- Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
- Outstanding Security Team
- Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
- Outstanding Security Consultant
- Outstanding Security Training Initiative
- Outstanding New Security Product
- Outstanding Security Partnership
- Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer*
- Outstanding Security Officer
- Outstanding Female Security Professional
- Outstanding Young Security Professional
- Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
- Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
- Lifetime Achievement*
*Not included in the Global OSPAs
This year’s awards include 13 categories that will qualify winners to participate in the 3rd Global OSPAs, taking place in January 2027. Winners of these categories will automatically progress to the global competition. More information is available here: https://www.theospas.com/globalospas/
The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame. Details can be found at: https://securityhalloffame.com/
We are also delighted to introduce the Outstanding Female Security Professional category, recognising the many exceptional women contributing to the US security landscape.
The US OSPAs will be presented on September 13, 2026, at Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Judges are nominated by leading security associations across the US, all of whom actively support and participate in the awards. Each judge adheres to a strict ethics policy and evaluates entries independently. Criteria for each category are available on the website.
Full details on how to enter can be found at: https://us.theospas.com/enter/
Professor Martin Gill, founder of the OSPAs, comments:
“These awards provide the opportunity for global recognition of exceptional performance. The awards are increasingly being recognised as one of the highest accolades a security professional or company can receive. Finalists and winners will be promoted not just across the US but across the world.
Notably, for the first time, our US Female Security Professionals can now be rewarded for their excellent work. We look forward to highlighting those who are exceptional at what they do.”
