Welcome to the 2026 Australian Security Industry Awards Portal

Recognising Excellence In Our Industry

 The security industry will come together on Wednesday 28th October 2026 to celebrate excellence and innovation. Award winners and finalists will be recognised at the prestigious 2026 #SecurityAwards Ceremony and Dinner in Melbourne, organised by ASIAL. 

2026 will mark the 30th Anniversary of ASIAL’s Annual Industry Awards for Excellence where we celebrate industry high achievers, in a joint ceremony with the 11th Annual Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) and the 15th Annual Australian Security Medals Awards. 

Nominations for this year’s awards opened as of 20 March 2026 and close on 31 July 2026.

Award Categories

Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence
1. Electronic Security Installation > $500,000
2. Electronic Security Installation < $500,000
3. Diversity and Inclusion
4. Individual Achievement - Electronic Security
5. Individual Achievement - Protective Security Services
6. Integrated Security Solution > $500,000
7. Integrated Security Solution < $500,000
8. Product of the Year - Access Control Systems
9. Product of the Year - Alarm Systems
10. Product of the Year - Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV IP System)
11. Product of the Year - Physical Security
12. Product of the Year - Cybersecurity Product - NEW!
13. Security Equipment Manufacturer/Distributor/Supplier
14. Unsung Hero - Electronics Security Sector
15. Unsung Hero - Protective Services Sector
16. Cybersecurity Leader of the Year - NEW!

ASIAL Nominations Criteria 2026

Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)
1. Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
2. Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
3. Outstanding Security Team
4. Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
5. Outstanding Security Consultant
6. Outstanding Security Training Initiative
7. Outstanding Security Partnership
8. Outstanding Security Officer - NEW!
9. Outstanding Female Security Professional
10. Outstanding Young Security Professional
11. Outstanding Security Sustainability - NEW!

OSPAs Nominations Criteria 2026

Australian Security Medals Foundation (ASMF)
1. Australian Security Medal
2. Australian Security Valour Medal 
3. St John Save a Life Award

ASMF Nominations Criteria 2026

 You Have To Be In It To Win It!

Start Your Nomination Here!

Interested in sponsoring a category? Find more information in the 2026 Sponsorship Brochure here>
 
Roll Out the Red Carpet!

Relive Excellence: Australian Security Industry Awards 2025 Event Photos
See the full set of photos from the evening here>

How to purchase tickets! 

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Click Register first

Select the desired registration option, Table of 10 or Ticket. Depending on which one you clicked on, One will automatically be added. If that is all you require, Proceed to Checkout or Check Out & Confirm Registration and pay.

If you wish to register more than 1 attendee or need more than 1 table of 10, simply follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Type only the additional quantity you want to purchase in the Quantity field and click Add. (i.e. individual tickets, if you want 9 tickets in total, under Additional ticket/s type 8 in the Quantity field) (i.e. tables of 10, if you want 2 tables of 10, under Additional Table/s of 10 type 1 in the Quantity field). 
2. Click Add. (The total amount to be paid will not show up until you Proceed to Checkout, it will be in the cart.)
3. Click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’ or 'Check Out & Confirm Registration' and pay.

If you have made an error in the number, simply click on ‘Remove’ in the cart and start the process again. 

Date & Time: Wednesday, 28th October 2026, 5:45-10:30pm

Pre-Event Function: Held in the foyer between 5:45-6:30pm

Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Pl, Melbourne VIC

Cost of Tickets (Incl. GST):

• Table of 10: $2,070.00
• Single ticket/s: $230.00