What are the British Security Awards?

The British Security Awards are the premier accolades in the UK security industry, celebrating excellence, innovation, and bravery across the sector. Organised annually by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), these awards recognise the outstanding contributions of security professionals, businesses, and projects that enhance safety and security nationwide.

2025 Awards Information

The 2025 British Security Awards were held on 17 June 2025 at the Royal Lancaster London. Winners from the regional frontline security personnel categories joined the finalists from the national business categories to celebrate and elevate the bravery and professionalism from across the UK Security Industry. Take a look at this year's winners.

Established to highlight the achievements of individuals and organisations within the professional security industry, the awards encompass a wide range of categories. These categories aim to acknowledge the diverse facets of the security profession, from frontline personnel to technological innovations and collaborative efforts with law enforcement.

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Headline Sponsor - Nineteen Group

Nineteen Group is a UK-based events and media company that organises large-scale B2B exhibitions, conferences, and digital platforms across sectors like security, manufacturing, health & safety, and facilities management. With over 40 events annually, they connect more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. Their key shows include The Security Event and The Manufacturer MX Awards. Driven by values of kindness, agility, drive, and inclusivity (KADI), Nineteen Group aims to be a global leader in innovative, year-round professional engagement.

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Security Personnel Sponsor - Darwin Clayton

Darwin Clayton is a multi-award-winning UK insurance broker established in 1920, specialising in tailored insurance solutions for contractors and businesses in sectors like cleaning, security, facilities management, and electrical services.
With offices in Tunbridge Wells and Nottingham, they offer personalised service, leveraging strong relationships with leading insurers and trade associations to provide comprehensive coverage. Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry. 

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Charity Partner - Stamp Out Spiking

Stamp out Spiking is a UK-based charity dedicated to combating the crime of drink spiking and supporting its victims. It operates without core government funding, relying on public donations and partnerships to fund its initiatives. The charity's mission is to raise awareness of drink spiking, provide education on prevention, and offer support to victims. It collaborates with various organisations to develop accredited training programs that aim to equip individuals and professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to incidents of spiking. 

Find out who all our sponsors were in 2025

Thank you for joining us at the British Security Awards 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the British Security Awards 2025, celebrating the very best in the UK’s private security industry.

From the nominees and winners to the sponsors, partners and guests, your presence helped make this year’s event at the Royal Lancaster London a truly unforgettable occasion. It was an incredible day of recognition, inspiration, and industry pride – and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Head over to our Gallery to view highlights from the day, including official event photography and shots of you and your teams in action. Feel free to download and share your favourite images!

We hope you left feeling celebrated and inspired – and we very much hope to see you again in 2026 as we continue to honour the people, projects and organisations who keep the UK safe and secure.

Thank you once again – and congratulations to all our 2025 finalists and winners!