The highly anticipated 2023 Women in Security Awards took place in London’s spectacular Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre. The event drew a remarkable gathering of inspirational women practitioners and senior leaders from the security sector.
Organised annually by Professional Security magazine and Patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards is a prestigious ceremony to commend and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and remarkable accomplishments of women within the wider world of security.
Award winners and finalists
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s third-party certification body for the security and fire safety sectors, was once again proud to sponsor these awards and congratulated each of the winners and finalists who, in four of the five award categories, included representatives from 5 NSI approved companies:
Contribution to Industry
- Sarah Jane Cork – City Group Security (Winner)
Frontline
- Julie Deeming – Westgrove Group (Winner)
- Jade Dyer - G4S (Finalist)
Security Manager
- Danni Kearney – Securigroup (Finalist)
Business Manager
- Sarah Griffin – Unitrust Protection Services (Finalist)
Congratulations also go to Baroness Ruth Henig CBE who was presented with the Special Recognition Award for her significant contribution to the security industry.
Foster connection and recognition
Richard Fogelman NSI Chief Executive commented, “We were delighted to continue our sponsorship and support of the Women in Security Awards. It is a rare occasion for women in our industry to come together, foster connections, and be recognised for the significant impact they have in safeguarding people, property, and assets."
“We extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists, who serve as a source of inspiration for both current professionals in the field and those aspiring to embark on a long and fulfilling career in an industry rich with opportunities.”