ASIS International announced the 2024 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals.

According to the announcement, the annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe, the announcement continued.

“On behalf of ASIS International, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Awards Committee for their tireless efforts in recognizing excellence within our profession,” said 2024 ASIS International President Cy A. Oatridge, CPP. “Their commitment to identifying and honoring outstanding contributions is invaluable. To our award recipients, I offer my warmest congratulations. Your achievements exemplify the highest standards of our industry and serve as an inspiration to security professionals worldwide. These awards highlight the collective impact of our members in advancing security management. Your innovative approaches, unwavering dedication, and leadership continue to strengthen our global security community and showcase the vital role we play in today's complex world.”

ASIS International will celebrate the recipients in-person at GSX on Sunday, September 22 at the Orange County Convention Center (Hall SA1) in Orlando, Fla., an event that will also be livestreamed (open to the public) at the same time and date.

The following is a list of 2024 Award recipients:

Individual Awards 

President’s Award of Merit

  • Brian J. Allen, CPP
  • John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP
  • Robert Watson, CPP

These individuals will be recognized at the September 23 GSX General Session. 

Women in Security Global Community Karen Marquez Honors

  • Letitia Emeana, CPP, PSP, CISMP 

Don Walker Memorial CSO Center Security Executive Award 

  • Mark J. Golsby, CPP

E.J. Criscuoli, Jr., CPP Memorial Volunteer Leadership Award

  • Juan Muñoz, CPP 

Roy N. Bordes, CPP Memorial Community Leadership Award

  • James T. “Tom” Roberts, CPP

NextGen of the Year Award

  • Koh Shi Sheng, CPP, PCI, PSP

Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award

  • Frederick Tucker, Allied Universal
  • Richard Gaulli, GardaWorld (Honorable Mention)
  • Uchechukwu Nwafor, Admiral Security (Honorable Mention)

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PCB Outstanding Achievement Award

  • Paladin “Pj” Jordan, CPP

Distinguished Service Award

  • Abraham Desantiago
  • Alan F. Greggo, CPP
  • Harvindra Singh, CPP

Organizational Awards 

I.B. Hale Chapter of the Year Award

  • Jamaica
  • North Texas
  • Phoenix 

Outstanding New/Revitalized Chapter

  • Doha, Qatar 

Community of the Year Award

  • Professional Development

PCB Organizational Award of Merit

  • Saudi Aramco’s Western Region Industrial Security Operations Department