The OSPAs

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards

Recognise and reward outstanding performance in the security sector

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) recognise and reward companies, people and innovation across the security sector. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated.

The criteria for these awards are based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance (Aspiring to Excellence – Perpetuity Research). The OSPAs have been set up in collaboration with security associations and groups across many countries.

The first OSPAs were held in Norway in 2015 and since then we have hosted events in other countries – and more are planned. To view the countries that currently have an OSPAs scheme, visit the global website.

2024 Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards open for entries

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), sponsored by CIS Security, are now open for entries. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent...

2023 Ireland OSPA Award Winners Announced

The second Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) event, sponsored by TEAM Software by WorkWave, took place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin on 26 May 2023. Security...

Finalists of the 2023 Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) announced

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) – sponsored by TEAM Software – have today announced the finalists of the 2nd Ireland OSPAs. The independent awards were first held in Ireland last...

Nominations for 2023 have closed. Best of luck to all entrants!

The nominations to the 2023 Outstanding Security Performance Awards closed on 27th February. Best of luck to all those who entered. Our esteemed panel of judges will now score the entries and...

Entries for the 2023 Ireland OSPAs are open!

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards are delighted to be returning to Ireland for a second year. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive; providing an important...

Winners of the inaugural Ireland OSPAs have been announced

The inaugural Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) event, sponsored by TEAM Software, took place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin on 30th March 2022. Security...

Finalists of the inaugural Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) announced

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) – sponsored by TEAM Software – have today announced the finalists of the first-ever Ireland OSPAs. The independent awards were launched in Ireland...

Launch of Ireland Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards are expanding around the world and today the Ireland OSPAs has been launched – this marks the thirteenth country to be included in the programme. The...

The Ireland OSPAs are coming soon

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Our Core Values

Independent

The OSPAs are independent. You don’t have to be a member of an association to be involved – anyone from the security sector can enter a category which is relevant to them. The only requirement is that you have shown outstanding performance in your field.

Credible

The criteria for each award category have been carefully considered and based on extensive research across different security sectors and by looking at how outstanding performance is recognised and judged in other fields. There is strict criteria for who is appointed as a judge and for ensuring that judging decisions are fair and impartial.  Representatives from each country will assess entries and make the final decisions on the winners.

Transparent

We want everyone to know the criteria for entering, how judges are selected and how the judging process works, so these details are published on the website.

Respectable

The OSPAs is a worldwide brand, generating honour and opportunities for our winners. Furthermore, winners will be widely recognised as driving outstanding performance across the sector.