ASIS Recognizes Excellence in Security Leadership, Innovation, and Service Worldwide
ASIS International, has 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.”
2026 ASIS Awards Of Excellence
ASIS International invites the security community to celebrate the recipients 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.
Those unable to attend in person can view the awards ceremony via livestream, which is open to the public, 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.
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
Lima, Peru
Mexico City
Nairobi, Kenya
Phoenix
Honorable Mentions:
Jamaica
Spain
United Kingdom
Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter Award
Dhahran
Honorable Mentions:
Sacramento
Ukraine
PCB Organizational Award of Merit
Hamad Medical Cooperation
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world’s largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters worldwide, ASIS provides learning, networking, standards, research and professional resources for the global security community. Company Website:
https://www.asisonline.org/
Internal Links:
https://security.world/category/security-management/
https://security.world/category/security-industry/
External Links:
https://www.asisonline.org/
https://www.gsx.org/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Are The ASIS Awards Of Excellence?
The ASIS Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding achievements, leadership, service and contributions by ASIS members, chapters and organizations worldwide.
2. Who Receives The 2026 ASIS Awards?
The 2026 recipients include security professionals and organizations representing individuals and chapters from 14 nations.
3. When Will The 2026 Awards Ceremony Take Place?
The ceremony will take place Sunday, 13 September, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during GSX.
4. Where Will The Awards Ceremony Be Held?
The in-person ceremony will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
5. Can The Awards Ceremony Be Viewed Online?
Yes. The awards ceremony will be available through a public livestream at the same time as the in-person event.
Source: asisonline.org