Nominations have opened for the 2027 UK Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), with entries being accepted from 3 July until 6 October 2026.
The awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations across the UK security sector for their achievements in areas including security management, technology, training, customer service and operational performance. Entry is free.
According to the organisers, the awards are assessed through an independent judging process. Judges are nominated by supporting organisations and special interest groups rather than being appointed by the OSPAs, with entries evaluated on their merits.
The 2027 UK OSPAs ceremony is scheduled to take place on 18 February 2027 at the Royal Lancaster London.
Award categories for 2027 include:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Security Team
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Outstanding Security Consultant
Outstanding Customer Service Initiative*
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
Outstanding Event Security Team*
Outstanding New Security Product
Outstanding Security Partnership
Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer*
Outstanding Security Officer
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Lifetime Achievement*
*These categories do not qualify for entry in the Global OSPAs.
Winners in qualifying categories will be eligible to progress to the third Global OSPAs, due to be held in 2027. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will also be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame.
Nominations can be submitted online, with individuals, colleagues, teams and organisations all eligible to be nominated. Entries may be submitted in more than one category where applicable.