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Global security leaders recognized for advancing the security profession
Alexandria, VA (31 August 2022)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, today announced the 2022 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. They are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.
“Award recipients inspire global security professionals through their actions and efforts,” stated Malcolm C. Smith, 2022 President, ASIS International. “From heroic actions on the job that saved lives to best-in-class Chapter performance to female security professionals who have consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry, these recipients serve as role models for the entire profession.”
ASIS International cordially invites you to join them to celebrate in-person* at GSX on Tuesday, 13 September from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center (Hall B5) with light refreshments following or view the awards ceremony via livestream (open to the public) here at that same time and date.
*This is a ticketed event included in All Access Pass registration; other badge holders and guests may purchase additional tickets via MCI.
The following is a list of 2022 Award recipients --
Individual Awards
President’s Award of Merit
Brigadier General Ahamed Mohammed Abdi, CPP, PCI, PSP
Danny Y. Chan
Don Walker CSO Center Security Executive Award
Michael Brzozowski, PSP, CPP, CISSP
E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP, Volunteer Leadership Award
Stephen P. Somers, CPP
Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award
Aaron Wallace Salter Jr. - Allied Universal (Posthumous)
Christopher Deslands – Atlas Group (Honorable Mention)
Rahman Grimes – Sunstates Security (Honorable Mention)
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Roy N. Bordes, CPP Community Member Award of Excellence
Inge Sebyan Black, CPP
Women in Security Global Community Karen Marquez Honors
Antoinette King, PSP
Suzanne T. Scarlett, PSP
Young Professional of the Year Award
Hari Pratap Singh Shekhawat, CPP
Chapter Awards
I.B. Hale Chapter of the Year Award
Jamaica
Phoenix
Lima, Peru (Honorable Mention)
North Texas (Honorable Mention)
Chapter Communications Award
Lima, Peru
Switzerland
Venezuela
United Kingdom
Nairobi, Kenya (Honorable Mention)
Singapore (Honorable Mention)
Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter Award
Mid-Michigan
Chapter Community Service Award
Lima, Peru
Phoenix
Jamaica (Honorable Mention)
Certification Awards
Professional Certification Board (PCB) Regional Certification Award
Jonathan Ensley, CPP, PSP (Region 1B - Columbia River)
Simon Muriuki Karuki, CPP, PCI, PSP (Region 10A - Nairobi, Kenya)
Michael B. Mann CPP, PSP (Region 4A - Middle Tennessee)
Jose Wilson Massa, CPP (Region 8A - Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Mark Joseph Vinculado, CPP, PCI, PSP (Region 13B - Philippine)
Selbourne Webb, CPP, PCI, PSP (Region 7B - Jamaica)
Ing Kerne Yeh, CPP (Region 13B - Singapore)
Stephen Perkins, CPP, PCI, PSP (Region 4A – Greater Fayetteville)
Professional Certification Board (PCB) Organizational Award of Merit
Guardsman Group of Companies (Jamaica Chapter)
Foundation and Publication Awards
ASIS Foundation Public Private Partnership in Excellence Grant in honor of Matthew Simeone
Antwerp SHIELD Belgium Police Department
Military Liaison Community Scholarships
Taras Bebeshko
Ranjen Bhatia
Ann Itodo
Oladejo Farinto Stephen Oloyede
Weston Whittenburg
Law Enforcement Liaison Community Scholarships
Christopher Ausec
Scott Gray
Security Industry Book of the Year
Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), 2nd edition by Michael J. Fagel, Ph.D., CEM, Rick C. Mathews, MS, NRP (ret.) and J. Howard Murphy, PhD, FacEM, CEM, NRP
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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 event 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.
