WOMEN IN SECURITY AWARDS 2024: CELEBRATING INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN THE UK SECURITY SECTOR

 

London’s iconic Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre set the stage last night for the much-anticipated Women in Security Awards 2024. With places booked months in advance, the event was filled to capacity, bringing together outstanding women from diverse roles across the security sector.

Organised annually by Professional Security magazine in collaboration with patron Una Riley, the Women in Security Awards are widely regarded as a prestigious platform celebrating the achievements, contributions, and exceptional leadership of women in the field. This year’s ceremony was no exception, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication that women bring to the wider world of security.

Once again, the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK's premier certification body for security and fire safety providers, was a proud sponsor of the awards. NSI extends its congratulations to all of the winners and finalists. In particular, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of those representing NSI approved companies, who were recognised in four of the five award categories:

Security Manager
Amy Stanley – FGH Security (Winner)

Frontline
Christyll-Ann Bryans – CIS Security (Finalist)
Lisa Newton – Sodexo (Finalist)

Business Manager
Sophie Harper-Booth – City Group Security (Finalist)

Technical
Hannah Powell – ASEL (Finalist)

Our congratulations also go to Lynda Moore, who was honoured with the Baroness Ruth Henig Award.

Commenting on the evening’s success, NSI Chief Executive Richard Fogelman said: "It is an absolute privilege to support the Women in Security Awards, an event that continually recognises the incredible contributions women make to our industry. These awards not only shine a spotlight on their professional excellence but also serve as an inspirational example for the next generation. At NSI, we are committed to fostering diversity and supporting the achievements of all security professionals, and tonight’s celebration is a testament to the strength of women helping to shape the future of this vital sector."