Advancement Champion in Protective Security Award

This award recognises the impactful efforts of the ‘advancement champion’ actively contributing to the progress of women and non-binary individuals within the protective security industry. This accolade is dedicated to individuals who, through mentorship, collaborative work efforts, and influential leadership, have significantly elevated the status and lives of women and non-binary individuals in the protective security sector.

Nomination Questions:

• How is the nominee actively supporting and empowering women and non-binary individuals in the protective security industry? Describe their contributions, whether through mentorship, collaborative work efforts, or leadership.
• Explore the motivations that led the nominee to become a ‘change champion.’ What inspired them to get involved and make a difference in supporting and empowering others within the protective security industry?
• Detail the nominee’s efforts to improve the status and lives of women in the protective security industry. Provide examples and discuss whether these efforts have yielded tangible and positive results.
• Share the challenges the nominee has faced in their career that contributed to their role as a ‘change champion’ for others in the protective security industry. How did these challenges shape their advocacy efforts?
• Reflect on the biggest lesson the nominee has learned about helping others in their journey to support and empower women and non-binary individuals. Discuss the insights gained from their experiences as a ‘change champion.’

Emerging Luminary in Protective Security Award

This accolade honors the emergence of a ‘rising star’ within the protective security industry—individuals in the early stages of their careers who have already left a substantial imprint on the field and exhibit the promise of achieving even greater milestones. Recognising excellence and innovation in protective security, the award seeks to spotlight talents and accomplishments that distinguish nominees as possessing the potential for significant contributions to the industry.

Nomination Questions:

• Detail the accomplishments of the nominee to date that serve as compelling indicators of their yet-to-be-fully-realised potential.
• Share insights into the challenges they have successfully surmounted on their journey toward notable accomplishments.
• Describe the nominee’s influence on the broader protective security landscape, extending beyond their immediate work or study environment.
• Illustrate how the nominee is actively showcasing excellence and driving innovation within the protective security sector.
• As an emerging star, outline the nominee’s plans for the future, encompassing personal career goals, educational pursuits, and their vision for contributing to the ongoing development of the industry.