For 2026, we have reviewed the categories and made a number of additions and changes to enhance the offering.

We have something for everyone across the different disciplines, so ensure you check out the full 2026 category list and enter all that are applicable to you, your teams and your company.

Enter for FREE and use the Awards to shout about your achievements and ensure you reap the rewards from the PR and sales uplift that comes hand in hand as a result of a successful entry or two.

Register below for full access to the entry criteria, details on how to enter and access to the entry form (please note that there is no commitment to enter at this stage and you can opt out at any time).

2026 CATEGORIES

INDUSTRY CHOICE

  • Industry Choice Best Security or Fire Company (Open to ALL Security or Fire Companies)

COMPANY CATEGORIES:

  • Fire Hardware or Software Manufacturer of the Year (Company NOT Product)
  • Inspiration in HR - NEW
  • Security Consultancy of the Year
  • Security Guarding Company of the Year OVER £30M Annual Turnover (in Financial Year 2025/26)
  • Security Guarding Company of the Year UNDER £30M Annual Turnover (in Financial Year 2025/26)
  • Security Hardware or Software Manufacturer of the Year (Company NOT Product)
  • Security or Building Management Systems Installer or Integrator of the Year - NEW
  • Security or Fire ‘Best Company to Work For’
  • Security or Fire Best Customer Service Provider
  • Security or Fire ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Champion - NEW
  • Security or Fire Trade Association, Professional Body or Media Group of the Year

PROJECT, INITIATIVE or campaign CATEGORIES

  • Active Fire Project of the Year
  • Passive Fire Project of the Year
  • Best Intelligent Application of AI by a Security and / or Fire Provider or Installer
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year by a Security or Fire Safety Provider
  • Security Partnering Initiative of the Year
  • Security Project of the Year
  • Security Training Initiative of the Year

INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM CATEGORIES:

  • In-House Security Team of the Year - NEW
  • Outsourced / Contract Security Team of the Year - NEW
  • Security Manager of the Year 
  • Security Officer of the Year - The winning Security Officer will receive £1000!

PRODUCT OR SERVICE CATEGORIES

  • Security Hardware Product Innovation of the Year
  • Security or Fire Solution of the Year
  • Security Software Product or Software as a Service Innovation of the Year

PRO INTEGRATION FUTURE, HEATH & SAFETY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMEMENT CATEGORIES 

  • Facilities Management Service Provider of the Year
  • FM / Property Equipment Provider of the Year
  • Health & Safety Provider of the Year - NEW
  • Pro Integration Future Installer, Integrator and / or Vendor of the Year - NEW

For full details of the entry criteria for each of the above categories, details of the entry process and access to the entry from, simply register below and you will be given full and exclusive access to the 2026 entry portal (please note that there is no commitment to enter at this stage and you can opt out at any time):

Please note that once you submit your entry, you are 'opting in' and agreeing for your registration data to be used for The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence and the FM & Property Awards. This includes event updates and other special features which form an integral part of the events. Your data may also be used for carefully selected third-party promotions - but only where they are directly relevant. You can opt out at any time.

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