The OSPAs

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards

Recognise and reward outstanding performance in the security sector

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) recognise and reward companies, people and innovation across the security sector. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated.

The criteria for these awards are based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance (Aspiring to Excellence – Perpetuity Research). The OSPAs have been set up in collaboration with security associations and groups across many countries.

The first OSPAs were held in Norway in 2015 and since then we have hosted events in other countries – and more are planned. To view the countries that currently have an OSPAs scheme, visit the global website.

Kenya OSPAs recognises 2022 winners

The third Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) event took place at Securexpo East Africa, on Thursday 24th March. Security professionals gathered to celebrate the very best...

Finalists of the 2022 Kenya OSPAs have been announced

The finalists of the third annual Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been announced.  The competition was particularly strong this year and the judges had the difficult...

It’s time to enter the 2022 Kenya OSPAs

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have partnered with Securexpo East Africa to bring the awards to Kenya for the third consecutive year. The OSPAs are a global awards...

Winners of the 2021 Kenya OSPAs are announced

The presentation of the second annual Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place virtually on Thursday 26th August 2021 as part of an internationally attended online Thought...

Finalists for the 2021 Kenya OSPAs have been announced

Recognising the valuable contribution the security sector makes in protecting people, property and assets, the OSPAs showcase the very best organisations and individuals that the sector has to offer...

Final call for nominations – Kenya OSPAs 2021

Nominations are open for the 2021 Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) until 9thJuly 2021.  Entry is FREE and open to companies, teams and individuals from across the security...

Call for nominations: Entry is now open for the Kenya OSPAs 2021

Entry to the 2021 Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) has opened and anyone who supplies a product or service to the security sector in Kenya can enter. For the second year, the...

Winners for the 2020 Kenya OSPAs Announced

The presentation of the first-ever Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place virtually on Tuesday 8th December 2020 as part of an online Thought Leadership Webinar –...

The finalists of the 2020 Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been announced

In collaboration with Securexpo East Africa, the Kenya OSPAs serve to acknowledge the infinite contributions that companies, initiatives, teams and individuals make to the security industry and...

Kenya OSPAs to hold a Thought Leadership Webinar on security during Covid-19

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards have partnered with Securexpo East Africa to deliver the inaugural Kenya OSPAs at Securexpo in November 2020.  To introduce the initiative, the OSPAs...

Our Core Values

Independent

The OSPAs are independent. You don’t have to be a member of an association to be involved – anyone from the security sector can enter a category which is relevant to them. The only requirement is that you have shown outstanding performance in your field.

Credible

The criteria for each award category have been carefully considered and based on extensive research across different security sectors and by looking at how outstanding performance is recognised and judged in other fields. There is strict criteria for who is appointed as a judge and for ensuring that judging decisions are fair and impartial.  Representatives from each country will assess entries and make the final decisions on the winners.

Transparent

We want everyone to know the criteria for entering, how judges are selected and how the judging process works, so these details are published on the website.

Respectable

The OSPAs is a worldwide brand, generating honour and opportunities for our winners. Furthermore, winners will be widely recognised as driving outstanding performance across the sector.