International Foundation for Protection Officers

U.S. OSPAs ceremony to take place at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, Ga.

  The US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ceremony is taking place at GSX 2022 in Hall 5B on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Here is the link to the GSX ticket registration page. Doors open to the event at 4:00 pm and the event will start promptly at 4:30 pm – it is due to end around [...]

By |2022-08-23T05:41:57-04:00August 23rd, 2022|News|Comments Off on U.S. OSPAs ceremony to take place at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, Ga.

IFPO CEO Sandi Davies named to judging panel for OSPAs

A big congratulations to International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) CEO Sandi Davies, who has been named one of 10 distinguished judges from around the world -- representing the pinnacle of the security industry -- for this year's Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). According to its website, the OSPAs "recognize and reward companies and individuals [...]

By |2022-06-23T06:31:33-04:00June 23rd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO CEO Sandi Davies named to judging panel for OSPAs

TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

The deadline for entries for the 2021 Security & Fire Excellence Awards -- which recognize the best of the best in the UK security industry -- is Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at 11.00 PM. How to enter: Split into company, people and vendors, there is something for everyone across the different disciplines, so ensure you [...]

By |2021-09-08T06:15:07-04:00September 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

Submit your nominations for the 2020 Private Officer Awards!

  Private Officer International, a Charlotte, North Carolina, organization established in 2004, was founded by 41-year law enforcement and private security veteran, Rick McCann. Each year, the group offers a bevy of awards, recognizing the amazing efforts put forth by security professionals in what is oftentimes a thankless, yet irrefutably vital role in protecting people [...]

By |2020-10-08T07:18:54-04:00October 8th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Submit your nominations for the 2020 Private Officer Awards!

Time is running out! Send in your nominations for the 2020 OSPAs

A reminder that the closing date for entering the US Outstanding Security Performance Awards has been extended to July 31 2020. To recap, the awards are FREE to enter and nominations are invited in the following categories: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Outstanding Security Team Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) Outstanding Security [...]

By |2020-07-15T06:45:31-04:00July 15th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Time is running out! Send in your nominations for the 2020 OSPAs

Nominees for the 2019 OSPAs to be accepted in March, ceremony at GSX 2019

2018 OPSA Security Officer of the Year Award sponsored by the IFPOLeft to Right: Dennis Shepp, CPP IFPO Chairman of the BoardRichard W. Sullivan – Award RecipientRichard Widup, COO Former ASIS International President The IFPO is pleased to announce once again its support of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards, bestowed annually at ASIS International's Global [...]

By |2019-02-10T07:05:57-05:00February 10th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Nominees for the 2019 OSPAs to be accepted in March, ceremony at GSX 2019

Know an excellent security professional or company? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

Bill Zalud Nominations are now being accepted for the 2nd annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award, which recognizes one security professional or an organization for professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession and one runner-up, is a joint project between the International Foundation for Protection Officers and [...]

By |2018-10-15T06:04:44-04:00May 18th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Know an excellent security professional or company? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

Nominations now being accepted for 2018 OSPAs, ceremony to be held at GSX

The IFPO is now a supporting association of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards. Last year's awards, held at ASIS 2017, was a rousing success, and this year's, held at the ASIS re-named GSX, promises to be no different. Here is the latest news release on the US OSPAs: By Hannah Miller Nominations are invited for the [...]

By |2018-05-04T14:19:33-04:00May 4th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Nominations now being accepted for 2018 OSPAs, ceremony to be held at GSX

Alliance between IFPO and Security Magazine yields inaugural Bill Zalud Memorial Award

By Diane Ritchey, Security Magazine: A few months ago I shared some exciting news with you: the establishment of the first Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). Now, I’m thrilled to announce the first two recipients of that award for professional excellence and/or outstanding service/acts in [...]

By |2018-01-05T10:43:28-05:00January 5th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Alliance between IFPO and Security Magazine yields inaugural Bill Zalud Memorial Award

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