Following the huge success of the 2024 inaugural awards, the SSEAs are delighted to announce that entries are now open for 2025.

The SSEAs are designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs in both start-ups and established businesses, working in any area of security and safety, in any sector, focusing on those offering a service or product that is available in the UK.

Professor Martin Gill, the founder of the awards, highlighted the abundance of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in the security and safety industry. He emphasised that these awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate their outstanding contributions. He encourages everyone in the sector to submit at least one nomination to spotlight the exceptional work being done by these innovators.

Entry to the SSEAs is open through to 21 January 2025 and nominations are invited in the following categories:

Young Entrepreneur of the Year (aged 30 and under)
Entrepreneur of the Year
Intrapreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurial Business of the Year: up to £10m
Entrepreneurial Business of the Year: above £10m
Market Disruptor of the Year
Family-Owned Business of the Year
University Start-up of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

More information about the event, including how to enter can be found on the website.

Sponsorship is available for those organisations wishing take advantage of the many benefits associated with sponsoring these prestigious awards and the brochure can be viewed here.

The SSEAs were started with the help of founding supporters, the British Security Industry Association, The Banks Foundation and Skills for Security.