“SIA’s annual Honors Night is one of my favorite SIA events because we honor leaders who dedicate time and resources to promote key SIA initiatives such as fostering industry diversity. This year’s program will inspire all of us as we celebrate the advancement of women in the security industry with the inaugural SIA Progress Award,” said Don Erickson, SIA’s CEO. “SIA is proud to promote women’s involvement and professional growth and grateful to those paving the way forward for women in the industry.”

The new SIA Progress Award will celebrate an individual who is advancing opportunities and success for women in the security industry. The winner will be determined based on the following criteria:

• Contributions to advancing women in the security industry within the past three years (e.g., volunteer activities and/or grassroots efforts, new programs, new company policies to promote a more diverse workforce and thought leadership)
• Promoting women’s professional growth through mentorship and/or sponsorship
• Recognitions and/or awards for related activities
• Demonstration of the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in the security industry

All nominees for the SIA Progress Award must be employees of SIA member companies, and each nomination must include a letter from a colleague in the security industry on why the candidate deserves the award. Submit your nominations here.