The sparkling annual event 鈥� which this year moves to The Great Room of Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane for the first time 鈥� has once again caught the imagination of hundreds of security figureheads (be they in-house or contract managers, installers, consultants or members of the leading Trade Associations).
Why? The Excellence Awards are specifically designed to recognise and reward those security teams, companies and individuals who've made 'professionalism' their byword.
To help us honour the very best people and systems that this industry of ours has to offer, we've enlisted the services of Paul Zenon 鈥� the celebrated magician and presenter who'll be your compere for the evening. Paul will have plenty of tricks up his sleeve, ensuring that the evening turns into a night to remember for all those in attendance. We'll have magicians performing card tricks in the foyer and at our guests' tables for an evening packed full of fun.
For the second year in succession, we also have a Charity Casino in operation immediately following the main awards presentations. Sponsored by CCTV systems pioneer Dedicated Micros, all proceeds from what should be a really enjoyable part of the evening will be forwarded to a nominated charity of our choice (to be announced in a forthcoming edition of Security Management Today). Last year, the proceeds went to The Prince's Trust.
If all of that isn't enough to whet your appetite, we've also enlisted the services of a Blues Brotherss-tyle band to play a selection of your favourite numbers from the past few decades so that you can dance into the night.
The Judging Panel
Judging for this year's event took place on Monday 2 June. Each member of the panel is rightly seen as an expert in their field.
Sitting on the Judging Panel for 2003 were:
- Professor Martin Gill (director, Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International)
- Stefan Hay (director and general manager, Security Industry Training Organisation)
- Peter French (managing director, SSR Personnel)
- Mike Bluestone (managing director, BSB Group)
- Alex Carmichael (technical manager, British Security Industry Association)
- Tom Mullarkey (chief executive, National Security Inspectorate)
- Richard Childs (chief constable, Lincolnshire Police)
- Nick van der Bijl (security manager, Southmeads NHS Trust Hospital)
As ever, the Judging Panel was completed by Brian Sims (Editor of Security Management Today) and Alan Hyder, the Editor of Security Installer.
Following a day of tough deliberation in the Grosvenor House Hotel's Bourdon Suite (not to mention many long hours spent reading and re-reading the plethora of entry forms and supporting documents sent in this year), the Judges eventually came to a decision on whom to shortlist in each category.
Not an easy task. This black tie event 鈥� the only awards scheme that recognises every sector of the industry 鈥� has attracted an increasing number of entries with every year that it has been run. 2003 is no exception, with more entries than ever before, while the standard in each category was extremely high.
Depending on the category concerned, the Judges were again looking to see concrete evidence of real skill in the field.
Be part of the event
If you'd like to come along to this year's event, table bookings are now being taken by our event organiser, CreatEvents (tel: 01252 728288). Alternatively, send a fax to: 01252 820222, or e-mail: info@createvents.co.uk. Tables of ten cost 拢1,395 plus VAT (拢244.13). Single places are 拢139.50 plus VAT (拢24.41).
If your company is interested in sponsoring this or indeed next year's event, contact SMT's publisher Robbie Christie on (telephone) 020 7560 4111 for further information.
For those of you who do decide to attend the 2003 Security Excellence Awards, the editorial teams of SMT and Security Installer very much look forward to seeing you there.
The Categories and the Shortlisted Finalists for 2003
As ever, the judges were looking for examples of individuals, teams and companies that could offer tangible evidence of the highest standards of professionalism, consistency of service delivery and responsibility to the client. In many of the categories, entrants had to produce references from customers and end users, along with evidence of leadership in the field and innovation as part of the security service. Once again, there are 13 categories in all, with Best Security Client, Best Integrated Security Solution and Best Security Promotional Campaign running for the second year as our newest Awards strands alongside the well-established categories such as Best Guarding Company and Best Security Consultant. The categories for the 2003 Security Excellence Awards (with their respective finalists listed in alphabetical order) are as follows: Best Customer Care Initiative- Baxall
- MBNA Europe Bank
- Pearl Fire and Security
- Photo-Scan Systems
- SRS (Door Entry Systems)
- Storewatch.co.uk
- Canary Wharf Management
- The Corps of Commissionaires
- Noble Security Services
- Securiplan
- Vision Security Group
- Wilson James
- Andover Controls-Integral
- Pearl Fire and Security
- Reliance Security Services
- Sonic Security Services
- AXIS 2460 Networked DVR 鈥� entered by Axis Communications
- Web-based monitoring service/Home Manager 鈥� entered by Intamac
- Internet Protocol security 鈥� entered by Kerridge Security Management
- SRS 鈥楺uick Quote鈥� system 鈥� entered by SRS
- TPG Information Services 鈥� entered by TNT Express
- Arup Security Consulting
- Ian Johnson Associates
- MICA Associates
- Andy Walker (鈥楽afer Doors鈥�)
- TPS Consult
- VIDEF Security Management
- DTL Digital Video Recorders 鈥� entered by Baxall
- Home Manager 鈥� entered by Intamac
- Kaba Exos Sky 鈥� entered by Kaba (UK)
- PCX control panel 鈥� entered by Pyronix
- Techwin SHC-721 Wide Dynamic Range camera 鈥� entered by Samsung
- Vista Solo single-channel digital video recorder 鈥� entered by Vista CCTV
- ATEC Security
- Case Group
- Kings Security Systems
- Pearl Fire and Security
- Photo-Scan Systems
- Reliance High-Tech
- Richard Fenton-Jones (OCS Security Services)
- George Mensah (Noble Security Services)
- Shaun Murphy (Ecovert FM)
- Des Roche (Securiplan)
- Mark Hanna (Wilson James)
- British Security Industry Association (BSIA): 鈥楳eet the Buyers 2002鈥� 鈥� entered by the BSIA
- British Transport Police and London Underground: 鈥極peration Hawkeye鈥� 鈥� entered by the British Transport Police
- Capes UK Security Services and the Greater London Authority: 鈥楨nforcement and Management Regime for Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens鈥� 鈥� entered by Capes UK Security Services
- The Case Group, Sanyo and Post Office Counters: 鈥楽upply Chain Management Policy鈥� 鈥� entered by The Case Group
- Greater Manchester Police and the BSIA: 鈥極peration Hawk-Eye鈥� 鈥� entered by GMP
- Tate Modern, Trident Safeguards and Wilson James: 鈥楪uarding The Tate鈥� 鈥� entered by Wilson James
- ADT Fire and Security (鈥楧ata Protection Act for CCTV鈥�)
- British Transport Police (鈥極peration HawkEye鈥�)
- SRS (Comelit 鈥淭wo wires like these!鈥�)
- CMK Shopping Management Company (thecentre:mk)
- Cooper Security
- Kings Security Systems
- Tavcom Training
- Bovis Lend Lease
- Land Securities
- Mothercare
- JVC Professional Europe
- PAC International
- Scantronic
- Texecom
- Video Controls Limited
- Vista
Security Excellence Awards 2003: The Sponsors
Southern Monitoring Services Established nearly two decades ago, Southern Monitoring Services provides independent remote monitoring and call centre services. Having achieved ISO 9002 quality assurance certification over a decade ago, the company continues to push back the boundaries by constantly reviewing how it delivers services to the end user. The supply of RedCare Classic, GSM, ISDN and Serial services has underpinned the company鈥檚 growth in recent times, its other services including DualCom, remote CCTV, global positioning and dedicated vehicle tracking systems. Intrepid Security SolutionsFormed in 1993, Intrepid Security Solutions supplies and maintains integrated loss prevention solutions for the end user. Focusing much of its business on the retail sector, the company offers objective advice on all aspects of Electronic Article Surveillance and CCTV. Specialist product areas include: ink pins and sound safers, EPOS monitoring, asset protection and access control. Intrepid works in partnership with Dialoc and the Sentry Technology Corporation. Dedicated Micros
Founded in 1982, Dedicated Micros is an international market leader in the field of specialist CCTV control equipment. The company designs and manufactures multiplex hardware for 24-hour site and building surveillance. The company鈥檚 products 鈥� including the Digital Sprite and BX2 multiplex recorders 鈥� are used in security systems spanning a broad range of commercial applications. These include Heathrow Airport, the Oman bank and New York鈥檚 911 building. Prima Corporate Wear
Prima 鈥� the leading supplier of corporate clothing to the private security sector 鈥� numbers first class guarding contractors Securiplan, Trident Safeguards and Securitas among its prestigious client list. Based in the heart of London鈥檚 Docklands, the company has enjoyed organic growth of 25% under the leadership of managing director Nick Atkinson. For bigger contracts (ie those customers with in excess of 500 officers), Prima is able to offer a total management service to the end user 鈥� covering uniform design, managed stock support, multi-site issuing and uniform refurbishment. Panasonic (UK)
Established in 1972, Panasonic specialises in the manufacture of professional video and broadcast products. The company鈥檚 UK security operation is headquartered in Bracknell, Berkshire. Core security products include iris recognition systems, IP network cameras, domes, monitors, digital video recorders, multiplexers, transmission systems and lenses. The range of products extends to provide end users with a full security system or project-specific solution which can be controlled by front end software. In recent times, Panasonic (UK) has launched the KX-HCM10 range of IP cameras, and the WV-CF212 series of low cost, high resolution domes. Andover Controls (Integral)
Part of Balfour Beatty, Andover Controls designs and builds powerful, high-performance digital CCTV recording solutions that surpass analogue surveillance technology by offering faster, easier access to recorded and live video from anywhere in the world. Whatever your business, Andover will help you to make it safe and secure. The Integral range forms part of a product portfolio that includes security, CCTV, access control, environmental, lighting and alarm handling technologies. Third Millennium
Third Millennium Systems designs and manufactures a wide range of access control readers and electronic systems for virtually all types of building and physical security applications. The technologies or applications which the company supports include: biometrics, access control, tagging, smart cards and physical security. Optex
Optex was founded in 1979, its UK and European division now operating from bases in Sutton and Reading under the stewardship of managing director Peter Harries. The company is best known for the production of sensors for both security systems and automatic doors, and has established a world-wide reputation for quality, technical innovation and systems excellence.
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SMT
Postscript
A Security Excellence Awards 2003 Supplement listing all the finalists and category winners will be distributed to all readers with the October edition of SMT
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