ASIS Recognizes Excellence in Security Leadership, Innovation, and Service Worldwide
Alexandria, VA (02 September 2026)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the 2026 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. Recipients are honored not just for what they’ve achieved, but for setting global standards for the industry to follow. This year's list represents individuals and chapters from 14 nations.
"The individuals and chapters we're honoring this year aren't just being recognized for what they've done, they've helped shape and transform what our profession becomes next,” stated Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PSP, PCI, 2026 ASIS International President. “Their leadership, resilience, and commitment to service set an example for security professionals around the world, and I couldn't be prouder to celebrate them."
ASIS International cordially invites you to join them to celebrate in-person* at GSX on Sunday, 13 September from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. If you can’t make it, view the awards ceremony via livestream (open to the public) here at the same time and date.
*This is a ticketed event included with All Access Pass registration; other badge holders and guests may purchase tickets during the GSX registration process.
See the complete list of 2026 Award recipients below.
Individual Awards
President’s Award of Merit
Godfried Hendriks, CPP
Don Walker CSO Center Security Executive Award
Karen Frank, CPP
E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP Volunteer Leadership Award
Kelly Kehoe
NextGen of the Year Award
Chris Chan Zhijian, CPP, PSP
PCB Outstanding Achievement Award
Larry Woods, CPP, PSP
Ralph Day Security Officer Heroism Award
Amanda H. Lucian
Roy N. Bordes, CPP Community Leadership Award
Matthew Porcelli, CPP
Women in Security Global Community Karen Marquez Honors
Sicily M. Gatiti, MA, CPP, PCI, PSP, CP
Distinguished Service Award
Daniel Codins, CPP, PCI, PSP
Maria Elena Salas, PSP
Ranjiv Abraham, CPP, PCI, PSP, CISM
Organizational Awards
Community of the Year Award
Professional Development Community
I.B. Hale Chapter of the Year Award
Chile
Hungary
Nairobi, Kenya
Lima, Peru
Mexico City
Phoenix
Honorable Mentions:
Jamaica
Spain
United Kingdom
Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter Award
Dhahran
Honorable Mentions:
Ukraine
Sacramento
PCB Outstanding Organizational Award of Merit
Hamad Medical Corporation
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About ASIS International
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS is recognized as the premier source for learning, networking, standards, and research. Through its board certifications, award-winning Security Management magazine, and Global Security Exchange—the most influential events in the profession—ASIS ensures its members and the security community have access to the intelligence and resources necessary to protect their people, property, and information assets. Learn more about the work we do at www.asisonline.org.
