The Roy Bordes Award for Physical Security

The Roy Bordes Award for Physical Security pays for a two-day, locally delivered physical security program for one chapter each year.  Established in 2008, the award covers instructors, their travel and accommodations, and collateral materials. Meeting expenses will be the host chapter's responsibility.

Eligibility

All chapters are eligible, however, preference will be given to developing chapters working to expand their membership and education offerings. Chapters may submit only one application annually. Relatives of ASIS Foundation Board of Trustees are not eligible for the award.

Application Process

A chapter leader must mail or FAX a completed application, including a program proposal, by the March 1, 2009 deadline. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. The winning chapter, in collaboration with ASIS Education staff, will develop the customized program. ASIS requires 90 days to develop and arrange the program. Download the application (PDF).

Criteria

The chapter must:

  • Have a strong education program including, diverse and plentiful programs on the chapter calendar, and member attendance at ASIS International-sponsored programs
  • Support the award by identifying an award champion, capacity to host the program, and a budget for on-site expenses
  • Demonstrate a commitment to its own expansion, including ascending membership numbers and a strategic plan for continued growth
  • Commit to hold the program within the award year

Selection Process

Foundation and Education staff will select finalists. The Foundation Board of Trustees will select the winner and determine program parameters. The winning chapter will be selected without regard to race, age, gender, religion, political beliefs, employment status, or any other factors that could constitute unfair or illegal discrimination.

Contact Information

If you have questions, contact Barbara Buzzell, Research and Development associate, at 703-518-1441 or e-mail: bbuzzell@asisonline.org.

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Roy Bordes

About the Award

The Foundation Board of Trustees established the Roy Bordes Award for Physical Security in 2007 in order to recognize Bordes’ commitment to ASIS International and to the security profession. Bordes died in early 2008, after a career of more than 30 years in the security industry.

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