We are delighted to unveil the finalists for the 2026 Australia Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), sponsored by Business Skills Viability. The judging process is strict and robust and those who have been selected to progress to the next phase of the competition should feel a deep sense of pride in their accomplishments.
Founder of the awards Professor Martin Gill says “I would like to thank the independent judges for reviewing and scoring the many nominations. The supporting organisations and sponsors who value our aims and support our ethics also deserve a special vote of thanks along with ASIAL who have supported us every year. We introduced 2 new categories this year, Outstanding Security Officer and the Outstanding Security Sustainability Award. This means there is even more opportunity for the Australia security sector to progress to the Global OSPA competition and be in with a chance to highlight what fantastic work is being produced in Australia”
The 2026 finalists are:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Mark J. Golsby – Sydney Metro
James Radalj – Powerlink
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director sponsored by Securitas Australia
Sam Ekinci – Allied Risk Solutions
Shuhrat Pulotov – Certis Security
Waleed Saleh – Access Group Solutions
Outstanding Security Team sponsored by Guardhouse
The Powerlink Protective Security Team – Certis Security
Monash Health Security Team
Security Governance and Assurance Team – Sydney Metro
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
EXEC Security
Ultimate Security
Outstanding Security Consultant sponsored by Gallagher Security
Intelligent Risks (IR)
Core42
Hayley Davidson van Loon – Magnolia Intelligence
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Diploma of Operational Safety (Critical Threat Management) – Asset College
Game of Codes Secure Coding Academy – Insurance Australia Group (IAG)
Enhanced Assurance Framework (EAF) – Ultimate Security
Outstanding Security Partnership
Asset College & Five Bridges: Standing Strong – Security for Your Future
Chemist Warehouse & Ultimate Security
Scentre Group Westfield Tuggerah, Access Group Solutions & Tuggerah Lakes Police (NSW)
Outstanding Security Officer
Chris Percy – MSS Security
Zohaib Sajid – MSS Security
Angelo Yfantis – Securecorp
Outstanding Female Security Professional sponsored by Ultimate Security
Ema Collings – Assetlink
Hayley Davidson van Loon – Magnolia Intelligence
Christina Rose – Capital Shield
Outstanding Young Security Professional sponsored by Intelligent Risks (IR)
Lara Baillie – Sydney Metro
Armaan Narang – Genetec
Terryn Robinson – Robinson Hart Security Consulting
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Gallagher Security
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Organised by Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), the 11th Outstanding Security Performance Awards (the OSPAs) will be presented with the 30th Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence and 15th Australian Security Medals Awards.
The combination of three distinct security industry awards programs into a unified event serves to bring together the industry, fostering a collective celebration of the industry’s accomplishments and excellence throughout the year.
Award winners and finalists will be recognised at the prestigious 2026 #SecurityAwards Ceremony and Dinner at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne on Wednesday 28th October 2026, organised by ASIAL.
Booking details and more information can be found here.
