Last call for nominations for the South African OSPAs

Issue 1 2021 Editor's Choice

Entry to the inaugural South African Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is open and anyone who provides a service to the security sector in South Africa can enter. Award winners will be announced in collaboration with Securex South Africa in June 2021.

Entry is open until 15 March 2021 and nominations are invited in the following categories:

• Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding).

• Outstanding Security Consultant.

• Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator.

• Outstanding New Security Product.

• Outstanding Risk Management Solution.

• Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer.

You can find out more about the categories and how to enter here: https://za.theospas.com/enter/

The esteemed judges are selected by leading security associations across South Africa; the judging process is rigorous and robust, and all judges sign up to an ethics policy and mark independently.

If you are able to demonstrate that you, your company, teams or individuals have performed at an exceptional level, we urge you to enter to be in with a chance to be formally recognised.

Find out more about the OSPAs at https://za.theospas.com/ and don’t forget to enter at https://za.theospas.com/enter/




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