The 2026 Ireland OSPAs lit up Dublin on 22 May, bringing together the very best of the security industry for an evening of celebration, recognition, and inspiration. Hosted at the elegant Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, the awards ceremony honoured individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond to raise standards and deliver excellence across the sector.
From outstanding leadership to innovative initiatives, this year’s winners represent the pinnacle of professionalism and dedication in security. Each award showcased not only exceptional performance but also the vital role security professionals play in protecting people, places, and communities.
The winners of the 2026 Ireland OSPAs are:
Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
John O’Donoghue – Uisce Éireann
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Rebecca Kane – Bidvest Noonan
Outstanding Security Team
Dublin Port Security Team – Manguard Plus
Outstanding Security Company (Guarding)
Integrity Security
Outstanding Security Consultant
Garry Bergin – Manguard Plus
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
World-Class Open Source Intelligence Training – The OSINT Group
Outstanding Security Installer/ Integrator
Zak Shingler – Manguard Plus
Outstanding Security Partnership
The ISRM Ireland Chapter Partnership, IFPO, EMII, IAFIE and Azure Forum
Outstanding Security Officer
Jalna Cunningham- Bidvest Noonan
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Vivian Sedikou – CIS Security
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Alan Kavanagh – Bidvest Noonan
“Winning this OSPA award is a tremendous honour. It reflects the dedication and professionalism of our team, and it reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in security and service delivery. We are proud to be recognised among such strong peers and look forward to building on this achievement.”
Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative – CIS Security
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
Nicholas Bourke – Port of Cork Company
Lifetime Achievement
John Byrne
The event organisers would like to thank all those who have helped to make the Ireland OSPAs event a success including: all the participants, supporting associations, judges and sponsors. Their continued commitment ensures that the Ireland OSPAs remain a benchmark for excellence within the security industry.
