Intersec, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, continues to extend its mission beyond the exhibition floor with the Intersec Awards – a coveted and prestigious awards program designed to recognize and celebrate the individuals, teams and organizations that are setting new standards of excellence in these critical industries.
The Intersec Awards 2025 features a broad range of categories, reflecting the diversity and scope of the industry and offering you with more opportunities to showcase your services and solutions.
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2025 Categories:
Fire & Safety
Excellence in Fire Safety Award
This category aims to recognize exceptional products or services that significantly enhance fire prevention, detection, suppression, or mitigation efforts.
Outstanding Safety Solutions Award
This category honors exceptional products or services that prioritize the protection and well-being of individuals in various settings, promoting overall safety and minimizing risks
Fire Safety Excellence Project – Middle East & Africa
This award is dedicated to projects in the Middle East and Africa region that have demonstrated significant innovation in planning, implementing, and enhancing fire safety measures, thereby positively impacting communities within these regions.
Excellence in Testing, Evaluation and Certification Award
This award highlights organizations that provide crucial services such as system testing, safety evaluations, compliance inspections, and performance certifications, contributing significantly to the enhancement of fire safety and security in various environments.
Security
Premier Homeland Security Solutions Award
This award recognizes outstanding products or services specifically designed for addressing and mitigating threats to national security, ensuring the safety of a country and its citizens/residents.
Outstanding Commercial Security Solutions Award
This award honors solutions that significantly enhance the security posture of commercial entities, safeguarding them from risks, threats, and unauthorized intrusions.
Exemplary Perimeter Security Solutions Award
This award recognizes outstanding products that are specifically designed to secure and monitor the boundaries of critical infrastructure, facilities, or restricted areas. This award honors solutions that provide robust and reliable perimeter protection, ensuring the integrity and security of vital assets.
Cyber Hub of the Year Award
This category celebrates pioneering products or services that excel in protecting digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This award is dedicated to recognizing solutions that provide comprehensive and robust cybersecurity defenses, ensuring enhanced safety for users and organizations.
Security Project of the Year - Middle East & Africa
This award recognizes exceptional security projects implemented in the Middle East and Africa region, showcasing innovative and effective security measures that enhance safety, protect assets, and mitigate risks.
Industry
Outstanding Fire Safety Team Award
This award celebrates the exceptional teamwork, dedication, and expertise of a fire safety team that consistently demonstrates outstanding performance in preventing, managing, or responding to fire incidents.
Outstanding Security Team Award
This award recognizes the exemplary collaborative efforts, professionalism, and expertise of a security team that consistently ensures the safety, protection, and smooth operation of the assigned premises or assets.
Rising Star Award for Emirati Talent
This award recognizes and celebrates the exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions of young Emirati individuals who have made a significant impact in this chosen field.
Women Trailblazers in Security/Fire Safety Award
This award celebrates the remarkable achievements, leadership, and contributions of women in the fields of security and fire safety
CISO of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding achievements and leadership of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who has demonstrated exceptional skill in managing cybersecurity.
Consulting Leadership in Fire Safety/ Security/Cybersecurity Award
This award celebrates consultancies that demonstrate excellence in providing innovative, effective, and comprehensive fire safety, security, risk management solutions to their clients. It aims to highlight firms that not only meet but exceed industry standards, driving improvements in risk assessment, crisis management, and emergency response planning.
Judging Panel
Fire & Safety
Dee Arp
Chief Quality Officer, NEBOSH
Ghaith Bakir
Senior Regulatory Officer, UL Solutions
Lt Col. Dr. Essa Almutawa
Chief AI Officer and Head of The Global Fire Incidents Statistics, Dubai Civil Defense
Mohammed Saeefan
Fire Protection Engineering Specialist, Aramco
Peter Stephenson
Director – Fire Safety Division, Hydrock, now Stantec
Robert Davies
Operations Director - Advisory Services, WSP in the Middle East
Kelly Nicoll
President Elect, Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
Sawsan Dahham
CEO and Founder,SIENA
Stephen Apter
Managing Director, Apter Consulting Ltd
Steven Reilly
Principal Engineer – Fire & Life Safety, Jensen Hughes
Terry Johnson
Regional President, Institution of Fire Engineers
Security
Bharat Raigangar
Board Advisor, 1CxO - Digital Transformation CyberRisk
Dana Haubold
CISO Advisor, DH Cyber Security Consultancy
Dr. Srijith Nair
CISO, Careem
Hamad A. Melaihi, PSP, PMP
Security Operations Manager, Aramco, Assistant Regional VP, ASIS
Irene Corpuz
Board Member, Head of Partnership and Governance, Women in Cybersecurity Middle East
John Cowling
Disctrict Security Manager - Middle East & CIS, Caterpillar Inc.
Mark Nutall
Non-Executive Director, CoPaCC
Muttahir Salim
Associate Director – Security, Buro Happold
Nasser Hassan
Section Manager of Security Systems And Consulting Section, SIRA
Satia Rai
CEO,International Professional Security Association
Shafiullah Ismail
Vice President - Cyber Security and Risk, Mubadala Capital
Yacine Benamane
Vice Chair, ASIS Dubai Chapter
Why participate at the Intersec Awards?
International Recognition
Winners of the Intersec Awards gain widespread accolade, showcasing their contributions to a safer and more secure future
Brand Endorsement
Winning or being shortlisted at the Intersec Awards gives your brand an added visibility and morale boost.
Networking Opportunities
Participating at the Awards programs presents you with the opportunity to connect and meet with the industry stalwarts under one roof.
Join as a Sponsor
Become a part of the legacy. Join the Intersec Awards 2025 as a sponsor and stand among the pioneers shaping the future of security, safety, and fire prevention. The awards gala is not just an event; it's where industry benchmarks are celebrated, and future trends are set.
Connect with us today to leverage our tailor-made sponsorship opportunities to maximize your brand’s visibility at the Intersec Awards on January 15, 2025.
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FAQs
What is the deadline for submission?
The Intersec Awards 2025 submission deadline is 20th August 2024.
How are the entries judged?
The entries are evaluated by a panel of industry experts based on criteria outlined for each category. The process includes a review of the submitted materials. The shortlisted entries proceed to Round 2 for a face-to-face meeting with the judges.
How can I submit a nomination?
Submit your nomination through our official awards portal – Evalato. Link shared on the website.
Is it possible to modify my nomination after submission?
Entries can be edited only when in drafts mode. Once submitted, modifications cannot be made.
How do I attend the awards ceremony?
You will need to buy a ticket to attend the awards ceremony. Please contact us for details.
Is sponsorship available for the awards?
Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact us for details.