The scores are in, judging is complete, and the organisers of NZ OSPAs 2023 are delighted to announce the finalists of the 2023 New Zealand OSPAs.

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Commenting on the awards founder of the OSPAs, Professor Martin Gill said that this year has seen a rise in the number and quality of entries received.

“The OSPAs were introduced in New Zealand for this first-time last year, and it is humbling to see how the security sector has embraced these independent awards to recognise professionalism and excellence, and I am very much looking forward to celebrating with all the finalists in Auckland on the 14 April 2023,” he said.

The NZ OSPAs 2023 finalists are:

Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Nathan Cray – Global Security Solutions
Su Kaur – FIRST Security
Dion Neill – The Neill Group
Allan Wharerau – Platform 4 Group

Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
FIRST Security
Global Security Solutions
Red Badge Group

Outstanding Security Consultant
Lee Ashton – Optic Security Group
Beca Applied Technologies Security and Risk Consultancy Team
Dion Neill – The Neill Group
P4G Events Security Consultants Team

Outstanding New Security Product
SentinX – Crosbies Security
Responda – FIRST Security
Command Centre Web – Gallagher

Outstanding Security Partnership
IAG, Repairhub and Aotea Security
P4G Security and Parnell Business Association
Red Badge Group and Workforce

Outstanding Security Officer
Rudi Botha – Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tua Iro – Platform 4 Group
Simon Jamieson – Millenium Services Group NZ
Vea Tetevano – FIRST Security

Outstanding Female Security Professional
Anna Barragan – Global Security Solutions
Ruby Mohuanga – Optic Security Group
Casma Moore – Red Badge Group
Natasha Pennell – FIRST Security
oanne Ryan-Hotere – Millenium Services Group NZ

Outstanding Young Security Professional
Miranda Cannon – Red Badge Security
Tipene Henare – Optic Security Group
Siva Kalolo – FIRST Security
Matt Maclean – Platform 4 Group

The event organisers would like to thank all the supporting associations and judges; sponsors: TEAM Software (headline sponsor); Edith Cowan University (trophies and certificates); Beca (networking reception); Guardhouse and Optic Security Group (award categories).