The third New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) event took place at Ellerslie Racecourse on Friday, 5 April 2024 as part of the ASIS New Zealand Certification dinner.

Luke Gough, the OSPAs regional advisor said “It was an honour to be in Auckland to host the awards to acknowledge the fantastic work that is taking place within the security industry.  The event is a genuine celebration, honouring the outstanding work taking place within the security industry, and all those that were nominated should feel a profound sense of pride in their accomplishments.”

New Zealand OSPA Award Winners 2024
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director  
Isaac Taingahue – Optic Security Group

Outstanding Security Team
Facility Security Officer Team – Beca

Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
FIRST Security

Outstanding Security Consultant
Lee Ashton – Optic Security Group

Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
Risu Sharma – Evotek Technologies

Outstanding Security Officer
Lositoa Moala – FIRST Security

Outstanding New Security Product
Controller 7000 (C7000) – Gallagher Security

Outstanding Female Security Professional
Jemima Briggs – FIRST Security

Outstanding Young Security Professional
Pascale Howell – Gallagher

Lifetime Achievement
Brian Switalla

Winners summaries can viewed here.

The OSPAs would like to thank all those who have helped make the New Zealand OSPAs event a success including: all the supporting associations and judges; sponsors: Edith Cowan University (trophies and certificates); Beca (drinks reception); Aotea Security, Avidity Recruitment Consultancy, Evotek Technologies, Watchful (award categories); and media partner New Zealand Security Magazine.