
Top security industry achievers were recognised at the 2024 Australian Security Industry Awards in Melbourne this week.
Organised by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), the evening incorporates three separate awards programmes (the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence, the Outstanding Security Performance Awards and the Australian Security Medals Foundation Awards) to provide an opportunity to recognise the many exceptional individuals and organisations in the security industry.
“The recipients reflect the increasingly important contribution Australia’s security industry makes in helping keep our community safe,” said ASAIL General Manager John Fleming. “They include individuals who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and organisations at the forefront of implementing innovative new security technologies and solutions.”
Among those recognised include Faraz Tahir (posthumously) and Muhammad Taha (injured), who were awarded the prestigious Australian Security Medal for Valour for their bravery during the Bondi Junction Westfield attack in April.
“The year has been a difficult one, especially with the fatal event and wounding that is reflected in the Foundation’s two awards for valour, and in more than 20 awards to members of the security sector who contributed to saving lives through the application of first aid,” said Damian McMeekin, Chair of the Australian Medals Foundation Awards. ”Service, selflessness and true professionalism was also reflected in the large number of nominations we received, for both valour and saving lives, by so many dedicated members of the sector managing so many issues through the community.”
The full list of recipients include:
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Electronic Security Installation > $500,000 - Securitas Electronic Security;
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Electronic Security Installation < $500,000 - OmniVision;
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Diversity and Inclusion - EON Protection;
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Individual Achievement – Protective Security Services - Adam Tobin, Access Group Solutions;
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Individual Achievement – Technical Security - Tony Fiocco, SPL Security Solutions;
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Integrated Security Solution > $500,000 - OmniVision;
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Integrated Security Solution < $500,000 - Security Registers;
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Access Control Systems – Gallagher Security;
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Alarm Systems – Axis Communications;
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Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV IP SYSTEM) - Genetec Security Centre SaaS;
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Physical Security - Ezi Security Systems;
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Security Equipment Manufacturer/Distributor/Supplier - Ajax Systems;
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Unsung Hero – Electronics Security Sector - Brad Ferguson, Genetec; and
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Unsung Hero – Protective Services Sector - Angelo Angelides, Certis Australia.
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Outstanding Female Security Professional – Hayley Van Loon, Magnolia Intelligence/Crime Stoppers International;
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Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) – Executive Security Solutions;
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Outstanding In-house Security Manager/Director – Maksym Szewczuk, Bechtel Australia;
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Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director – Mason Shir, Ultimate Security Australia;
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Outstanding Security Consultant – Intelligent Risks;
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Outstanding Security Partnership – Wilson Security and EON Protection;
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Outstanding Security Team – EON Protection; and
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Outstanding Training Initiative – Gallagher Security – Augmented Reality Training.
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Faraz Tahir (posthumously); and
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Muhammad Taha.
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Ahmed Al-Farraji, Security Officer (Securecorp Pty Ltd);
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Chaminda Perera, Security Manager, Chase Hodkinson;
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Ali Al Hamdani, Maddison Pirie, Security Manager;
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Ahmad Fakhrualdin, Security Supervisor (Access Group Solutions);
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Qasim Shah, Security Officer;
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Tretch Moses, Security Officer;
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Mustafa Sengul, Security Officer;
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Thomas Murchison, Security Officer;
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David Zirbel, Security Officer;
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Jai Hardwick Nicholas, Security Officer;
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Edward Pocock, Security Officer;
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Costa Mitsos, Security Site Manager;
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Joseph Tooma Security Officer;
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Mahmoud Hijazi Security Officer;
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Jerry Helg, Security Supervisor;
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Colin Puru, Security Officer;
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Shifaaz Haroon, Security Manager;
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Namualii Tuigamala, Integrated Services Manager (Glad Group Services);
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Shoaib Shaffi, Security Officer (Wilson Security);
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Sam Hudson, Security Officer (Trident Services Australia); and
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Phong Khwamkhunthot, Security Officer (MA Services Group).