Entries are now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
In 2026, the OSPAs will accept entries from anyone providing a product or service in Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kingdom of Eswatini, Kingdom of Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Winning entries submitted in selected qualifying categories will automatically be entered into the 2026 Global OSPAs, which will take place at the beginning of 2027 (find out more information here). The Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame.
Companies, teams, and individuals who can demonstrate they have performed at an exceptional level are encouraged to enter for a chance to win, not only in southern Africa, but worldwide.
Entry is free, and nominations are invited in the following categories:
• Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director.
• Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director.
• Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding).
• Outstanding Security Consultant.
• Outstanding Security Training Initiative.
• Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator".
• Outstanding New Security Product.
• Outstanding Security Partnership.
• Outstanding Security Officer.
• Outstanding Female Security Professional.
• Outstanding Young Security Professional.
• Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.
• Outstanding Security Sustainability Award.
• Lifetime Achievement (not included in Global OSPAs).
The criteria for the OSPAs entries are decided centrally by the OSPAs and are the same across all participating countries. Entries can be submitted to https://za.theospas.com/enter/.
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