Honouring innovation, leadership, and success across the global security industry at the Security Buyer Judges’ and Readers’ Awards 2025
Security Buyer is proud to officially announce the launch of the Security Buyer Awards 2025, a prestigious platform celebrating excellence and achievement across the commercial and public security sectors. The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 13th November 2025 from 2–3pm, co-located alongside the Fire Buyer Awards, reinforcing the integral relationship between fire and security within critical infrastructure and public safety.
This landmark event is designed to spotlight the individuals, teams, manufacturers, and organisations that are setting benchmarks in innovation, operational excellence, and industry advancement within physical and digital security landscapes.
The Security Buyer Awards will feature two key award streams to ensure broad and meaningful industry representation:
Judges’ Awards
Assessed by an esteemed panel of external judges, including cross-industry experts and association representatives, these categories reflect outstanding achievement, leadership, and impact across operational and organisational levels:
- Company of the Year – Recognising an organisation with demonstrable industry leadership, innovation, and consistent performance excellence.
- Software of the Year – Honouring the most impactful security software, from VMS to AI analytics and incident management platforms.
- Innovation of the Year – Celebrating pioneering developments pushing the boundaries of modern security practice.
- Security Manager of the Year – Highlighting operational excellence and strategic leadership in security management.
- Security Officer of the Year – Sponsored by IFPO – Recognising front-line excellence in professionalism, conduct, and effectiveness.
- Woman of the Year – Celebrating a leading woman whose contributions have shaped the future of security.
- DEI Champion of the Year – Sponsored by IPSA – Acknowledging exceptional efforts in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sector.
- Rising Star of the Year – Sponsored by Skills for Security – Shining a spotlight on emerging talent poised to influence the industry’s next chapter.
- Association of the Year – Recognising the critical role of associations in advancing standards, education, and advocacy in the security profession.
- Unsung Hero of the Year – Paying tribute to an individual making vital yet often unrecognised contributions to the security field.
Readers’ Awards
These exclusive, invite-only awards empower the Security Buyer Membership community to celebrate innovation from the perspective of active industry users and buyers. Voting will be open to registered members of the Security Buyer network, ensuring a credible and industry-validated outcome.
- Camera of the Year – Honouring the most advanced and effective surveillance solution currently available.
- Biometrics Solution of the Year – Recognising outstanding achievement in biometric security, from facial recognition to multi-modal authentication.
- Perimeter Solution of the Year – Celebrating the best in physical perimeter protection and intrusion detection.
- Access Control Solution of the Year – Acknowledging market-leading technology that enables secure, flexible, and intelligent access control.
A Dedicated Industry Platform
The launch of the Security Buyer Awards reflects the publication’s commitment to recognising and celebrating those who are pushing boundaries and elevating standards in security. By showcasing outstanding contributions from individuals and companies alike, the awards aim to inspire continued innovation and best practice across the sector.
Co-locating with the Fire Buyer Awards, the Security Buyer Awards will foster valuable cross-sector engagement while ensuring the unique contributions of the security profession receive dedicated recognition.
For further details on entry submissions, judging panels, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official website: securitybuyer.com/sbawards
