IFSEC International and FIREX International have today announced the launch of the IFSEC & FIREX Awards due to take place alongside IFSEC International and FIREX International this May.
For the first time the awards will be integrated, representing the premier event for the fire and security industry to celebrate innovation in security and fire. The awards are a product-focused event designed to encourage installers to recognise the opportunity for growth into new areas such as integrated security and fire prevention technologies.
Charlie Cracknell, IFSEC Event Director, said: “With the security and fire industries becoming increasingly integrated, acknowledging the significant impact they have on each other is crucial. IFSEC and FIREX are proud to be hosting a combined awards evening to celebrate excellence and innovation within the respective sectors, we look forward to hosting another excellent evening.”
Click to see a brief slideshow of previous IFSEC & FIREX Awards
Taking place on the 13th May 2013 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the IFSEC & FIREX Awards are being run in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the Fire Industry Association (FIA), and the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).
James Kelly from the BSIA, who have been involved with the IFSEC Security Industry Awards for many years, said he “welcomes the opportunity for our industry to recognise and reward the latest in technological innovations.”
He continued: “Many products are now applicable to both fire and security markets, and merging the IFSEC and FIREX awards reflects this increased level of integration. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony this year, alongside our fire industry colleagues.”
Gerry Dunphy, FIREX Sales Director, said : “There is an intriguing amount of cross-pollination between the fire and security sectors at the present time and the growth of security companies looking at fire alarm design and installation is hugely encouraging. We’re committed to providing as many opportunities as possible to explore the common ground between the two sectors so blending the key FIREX awards into IFSEC is a great way of celebrating excellence in product design, innovation and installation.”
The FIA’s Martin Duggan added: “It makes common sense to put the two awards together. This is a positive approach and we are looking forward to attending the ceremony.”
Entries are open now, and a full list of categories available and entry forms can be found on the IFSEC & FIREX Awards microsite.
Entries will close on 1st March 2013 and judging will then be carried out by three panels of industry experts — one panel for the security-focused awards, one for the fire-centric awards, and another for the guarding and policing categories.
…yes but could you imagine a more capable bunch able to deal with said hazard?
Ah, Gerry, you’re referring I see to the caption on image three — of the FIREX Awards back in 2009. A more capable group of people to deal with the hazard of three candles at the centre of a table I cannot think of! Would it be going too far to say that the IFSEC & FIREX Awards will be the safest place to be this May? (Probably)