Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, opened nominations for its second-annual Safety Champion Awards. The awards recognise community leaders who work to keep people and places safe.
The company will open nominations through July 16, 2025 across three award categories: impact, security professional excellence and school safety; and announce winners at its annual conference, VerkadaOne, this September.
Dedication and commitment from safety
"The dedication and commitment from safety professionals to serve their communities is what inspires us to stay focused on our mission to protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive way," said retired Lt. Benjamin Jones, former Safety Champion Impact Awardee and Public Safety Advisor at Verkada.
"Last year, I received the Impact award for my contributions to the Winston-Salem Police Department. This year, I am honoured to help recognise and celebrate the next group of inspiring pioneers. It's truly rewarding to be part of an organisation that not only prioritises the safety of our communities but also acknowledges and uplifts individuals making a meaningful difference in our industry."
Verkada Safety Champion Awards
The 2025 Verkada Safety Champion Awards categories include:
- Impact Award: The Impact Award will recognise an individual who has positively impacted the safety and security of their organisation and/or community. The honouree will receive a $15,000 monetary donation.
- Security Professional Excellence Award: The Security Professional Excellence Award will recognise a Verkada customer who has demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication in leveraging technology to enhance security measures within their organisations and/or community. This award is open to physical security professionals only. The honouree will receive a $10,000 monetary donation.
- School Safety Excellence Award: The School Safety Excellence Award will acknowledge schools or universities that use Verkada and have spearheaded comprehensive safety initiatives to proactively address security challenges, emergency preparedness, and student wellbeing. The honouree will receive $50,000 in Verkada products for their organisation (or an organisation of their choosing).
