The awards – from UBM Live, organiser of IFSEC 2009, in association with the BSIA – acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a big part in the security industry over the past year.
Constantly evolving to reflect the changing landscape of the security industry, the 2009 Awards contain two new categories – Integrated Security Product of the Year and Best Policing Partnership of the Year.
Deadline for entries is Friday 13 February. The awards will be presented at a black-tie gala dinner on 11 May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
The categories for the 2009 awards are:
Product categories (open exclusively to exhibitors of IFSEC 2009)
? CCTV Product of the Year
? Intruder Alarm Product of the Year
? Physical Security Product of the Year
? Access Control Product of the Year
? Communication Product of the Year
? Integrated Security Product of the Year
Non-product categories (open to both IFSEC exhibitors and non-exhibitors)
? Security Project or Installation of the Year
? Guarding Service Delivery to Customer
? Best Policing Partnership of the Year
Industry renowned names will be judging the entries this year including: Alex Carmichael, technical director, BSIA; Professor Damien McDonnell OBE; John Smith, head of group security, Prudential; David Greer, chief executive, Skills for Security; and Andrew White, chief executive, NSI Sentinal House.
James Blue, event director of IFSEC, said: “The IFSEC Security Industry Awards is a key date in the industry’s calendar. Entering a product or service gives companies the chance to showcase their good work to industry dignitaries and allows customers and their peers to see what they have achieved in the last 12 months.”
Entry forms may be completed online at <a href=”http://www.ifsec.co.uk/awards”>www.ifsec.co.uk/awards</a>.
For further details or information regarding entries, or to book tickets to the event, please contact Claire Bradshaw on +44 (0)20 7921 8359 or email <a href=”mailto:claire.bradshaw@ubm.com”>claire.bradshaw@ubm.com</a>.