We are thrilled to announce the winners for the 2021 New Zealand Security Awards and we’d like to pass on our congratulations to all the finalists and winners.

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­­Communication Centre Operator of the Year
Secom Guardall NZ Ltd team – Alexandra Louise Couprie, Kelly Waru

Customer Champion of the Year
Brian Switalla, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd

Design and Support Electronic Sector Professional of the Year
Lee Ashton, Optic Security Group

Electronic Trainee of the Year
Alena Severinsen, Advanced Security Group

Guarding Sector Trainee of the Year
Bailey Gaines, Red Badge Group

Install and Service Electronic Sector (Corporate) Technician of the Year
Ravindra Lal, Optic Security Group

Install and Service Electronic Sector (SME) Technician of the Year
David Morgan, Alarm Watch Ltd

Michael Pepper Award for Outstanding Security Training Initiative of the Year
FIRST Security Skills Plus Training Programme

Outstanding New Product or Service of the Year
Gallagher Adaptive Thresholds Feature

Outstanding Skills for Industry Employee of the Year
Alexander Kemp, Matrix Security

Outstanding Staff Retention/Staff Development Programme of the Year
Advanced Security Group

Patrol Officer of the Year
Marishka Wallace, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd

Security Administrator of the Year
Garvin Couch, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd

Security Consultant of the Year
Nicholas Gibbs, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd

Security Integrator of the Year
Ben Wilson, Advanced Security Group

Security Officer of the Year
Monika Timu, Armourguard Security

Security Supervisor/Operations Manager of the Year
Stephanie Irwin, Northern Districts Security

Security Trainer or Workplace Assessor of the Year
Yvonne Bruce, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd

Ian Dick Memorial Award for Security Professional of the Year
Marishka Wallace, FIRST Security Guard Services Ltd