Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA) Recognizes Outstanding First Responders, Professionals and Administrators at 57th Annual Awards Gala

CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The ISPA recently held its 57^th Annual Awards Gala (https://www.ilsecuritypros.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1) on December 4 to recognize 41 security professionals who exceeded the standard of excellence in their careers and professional positions during 2018. The ISPA has recognized and awarded such exemplary first responders and security professionals for over half a century at its prestigious annual event.

"The awards gala brings together both the public and private sector, including security, law enforcement, fire, emergency management and Homeland Security. We work together as a family of first responders to protect the lives and businesses of the citizens of Illinois," said Board Chairman, Lawrence A. Doria.

"It was an amazing experience to look out on the crowd and see so many talented and experienced professionals dedicated to public safety. I look forward to what the new year brings as we strive to create opportunity for our members to grow as professionals and impact the communities in which they work," said ISPA President, Paul Ohm, CPP.

The ultimate mission of the ISPA is to advance the knowledge, professionalism and expertise of the private security industry and those involved at all levels. This is accomplished by offering continuing professional education programs and advanced level programming, in addition to strategically planned networking events.

This year's ISPA awardees represent a wide variety of security and first responders throughout Illinois, and are nominated by their colleagues.

2018 ISPA Award Recipients (Partial List)

• Lindberg Bell Security Executive of the Year: Christina Duffey, SOS Security
• Laurence P. Mulcrone Lifetime Achievement Award: Christopher Thornton, Allied Universal Security
• Line of Duty Award: Commander Paul Bauer, Chicago Police Department
• Law Enforcement Official of the Year Award: Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Chicago Police Department
• Law Enforcement Life Saving Award: Daniel Sala — Chicago Police Department, Nicholas Smith — Chicago Police Department
• Fire Life Safety Official of the Year: William Vogt, Chicago Fire Department
• Fire Life Safety Award of Valor: Carl Schultz — Naperville Fire Department, Frank Kaufmann — Chicago Fire Department
• Life Saving: Aid Kurtovic, Riccardo Eliacin, Elvis Kujukovic — all of Lutheran General Hospital, Carlos Panizo — Park Ridge Police Department, Shawn Avery — Securitas Security, Michael Malone — Titan Security Group
• Excellence in Public Service: Mayor Louis Presta — Village of Crestwood
• Mentorship Award: Keith Toms — Securitas Security Services USA
• Chairman's Award: Joshua Adler — SOS Security

See the complete list of the 2018 ISPA Awardees here: (https://tinyurl.com/ybb8f8y5)

The ISPA fosters cooperation and collaborations with multiple security and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, Illinois State Police, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and other participating first responder members throughout Illinois.

The ISPA has had continued industry involvement since 1961 and offers educational opportunities, collaborative events, in addition to unparalleled member support. The ISPA is a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Illinois, and represents private security professionals for Illinois business, industry and institutions who employ or contract private security personnel, supply electronic or communication equipment, related suppliers, investigative and other consulting services.

About the Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA)

The ISPA is the premier professional association benefitting private security professionals in the state of Illinois. The membership of ISPA is comprised of and represents private security, law enforcement, public safety professionals and individuals who are responsible for the administration of loss prevention programs for business and industry. Learn more about the ISPA at: www.ilsecuritypros.org.

Contact:

Dennis Gano, CAE – Executive Director
Phone: (224) 333-1622
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Illinois Security Professionals Association

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