October 2004 marks the sixth anniversary of the Security Excellence Awards, organised by CMP Information Ltd security journals Security Management Today, Security Installer and CCTV Today

Now entering their SiXth year (and fifth term as a Black Tie gala occasion), the Security Excellence Awards have rightly become known as the industry’s Oscars.

Once again, this sparkling annual event has attracted the attention of hundreds of security industry figureheads – be they in-house or contract managers, installers, consultants, manufacturers, members of the leading Trade Associations or inspection bodies. Why? The reason is simple... The Security Excellence Awards are specifically designed to recognise and reward those security teams, companies and individuals who’ve made ‘professionalism’ their byword.

In 2004, we’ve managed to increase the scale and stature of the event yet again. With the 2003 event COMPLETELY SOLD OUT – and 650 of the security industry’s most prominent professionals packing into The Great Room at Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane for a celebration of the industry’s success stories – we had a tough act to follow this year.

Follow it we have, though, with a move to The London Hilton Hotel – yet another of the Capital’s most prestigious night-time entertainment venues. A clear indication of how much respect this event now commands in the industry’s calendar, and a sure sign that the Security Excellence Awards are the biggest, best and only awards scheme to cover the entire industry.

Security Management Today, Security Installer and CCTV Today are delighted that Security Industry Authority (SIA) chairman Peter Hermitage agreed to be our KeyNote Speaker this year, offering clues as to the future direction of regulation in the private sector. It’s certainly an engaging time to be a practitioner in the industry.

  • If you enjoyed this year’s event then why not encourage your industry colleagues and friends to come along next time around. Telephone our Event Management Team at CreatEvents for more details (01252 728288).
  • Alternatively, send a fax to: 01252 820222 or an e-mail to: info@createvents.co.uk

The sponsors

Dedicated Micros – an innovative producer of video multiplexers and digital multiplex CCTV recording systems. Established for over 20 years, the company has won many accolades (including BSIA Awards for its Digital Sprite and D4 products).

Panasonic (UK) – supplier of a single source contact for CCTV, EAS and source tagging systems. The company's Premier Installers programme has been hugely successful during the past 12 months, so too its biometric-related product series.

Intrepid Security Solutions – provider of integrated loss prevention solutions for both retail and non-retail end user applications. The company was formed in 1993, and has since become a specialist in the fields of EAS and CCTV systems.

Prima Corporate Wear, the leading supplier of corporate clothing to the security sector. Boasting 28 years' experience in the business, Prima can offer its clients an in-house design and manufacturing service and 24-48 hour turnaround on orders.

Southern Monitoring Services – market leader in the provision of remote monitoring and associated services. The company was established in 1983 as a privately-owned concern. Achieved the first QA ISO 9002 certificate via NACOSS.

Third Millennium, one of Europe's leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of cost-effective access control readers and security solutions. Founded in 1996, the Wales-based concern continues to maintain close ties with its customers.

Deloitte & Touche LLP is based in 21 UK locations employing over 10,000 members of staff. It's a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a leading professional organisation delivering audit, tax and consulting services to a range of clients.

Tavcom Training is the UK's leading security systems training company, offering instruction on how to select, install, operate and maintain CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and all other types of electronic security systems.

Safe-Sec Security can supply tailor-made security solutions to end users, including the provision of manned guarding, patrol visits, keyholding and CCTV monitoring services. All officers are checked and vetted to standards exceeding BS 7858.

The judges

John Davies, Group Security Manager, British Nuclear Fuels

Mike Bluestone, Principal Director, Integra Security Solutions

Professor Martin Gill, Director, Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International

Ian Johnston, Chief Constable, British Transport Police

Tom Mullarkey, Chief Executive, National Security Inspectorate

Stefan Hay, Director, Security Industry Training Organisation

Alex Carmichael, Technical Manager, British Security Industry Association

Geoff Whitfield, Principal Consultant, Geoff Whitfield Consulting

Geoff Tate, Chief Executive, Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board

Chris Smith, Head of Regional Security for EMEA, HSBC Bank

Brian Sims, Editor, Security Management Today (SMT)

Alan Hyder, Editor, Security Installer

Ron Alalouff, Editor, CCTV Today

Source

Security Installer