5 Sep 2024

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the 2024 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organisations and individuals.

The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honour the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honoured not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.

Outstanding contributions

"On behalf of ASIS International, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Awards Committee for their tireless efforts in recognising excellence within our profession,” said 2024 ASIS International President Cy A. Oatridge, CPP.

Their commitment to identifying and honouring outstanding contributions is invaluable. To our award recipients, I offer my warmest congratulations. Your achievements exemplify the highest standards of our industry and serve as an inspiration to security professionals worldwide."

Advancing security management

ASIS International cordially invites to join them to celebrate in-person at GSX on Sunday, 22 September

Oatridge added: "These awards highlight the collective impact of our members in advancing security management. Your innovative approaches, unwavering dedication, and leadership continue to strengthen our global security community and showcase the vital role we play in today's complex world." 

ASIS International cordially invites to join them to celebrate in-person at GSX on Sunday, 22 September from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Centre (Hall SA1) in Orlando, Florida or view the awards ceremony via livestream (open to the public) here at that same time and date.

List of 2024 Award recipients 

Individual Awards 

  • President’s Award of Merit: Brian J. Allen, CPP, John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP, Robert Watson, CPP. These individuals will be recognised at the 23 September, 8:30 a.m. GSX General Session.
  • Women in Security Global Community Karen Marquez Honours: Letitia Emeana, CPP, PSP, CISMP 
  • Don Walker Memorial CSO Centre Security Executive Award: Mark J. Golsby, CPP
  • E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP Memorial Volunteer Leadership Award: Juan Muñoz, CPP 
  • Roy N. Bordes, CPP Memorial Community Leadership Award: James T. “Tom” Roberts, CPP
  • NextGen of the Year Award: Koh Shi Sheng, CPP, PCI, PSP
  • Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award: Frederick Tucker, Allied Universal, Richard Gaulli, GardaWorld (Honourable Mention), Uchechukwu Nwafor, Admiral Security (Honourable Mention). Sponsored by TEAM Software and Brownyard MacLean Specialty Insurance Services/Markel 
  • PCB Outstanding Achievement Award: Paladin “Pj” Jordan, CPP
  • Distinguished Service Award: Abraham Desantiago, Alan F. Greggo, CPP, Harvindra Singh, CPP

Organisational Awards 

  • I.B. Hale Chapter of the Year Award: Jamaica, North Texas, Phoenix 
  • Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter: Doha, Qatar 
  • Community of the Year Award: Professional Development
  • PCB Organisational Award of Merit: Saudi Aramco’s Western Region Industrial Security Operations Department.