Following speeches by John Saunders (retiring chief executive of the SIA) and Vernon Coaker (the Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for security, policing and community safety at the Home Office), Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine hosted the ceremony, where 14 awards given out to the key achievers over the previous year.
Showsec managing director Mark Harding collected the Event Security Team of the Year award, as the company was recognised for it's achievements in the event sector over the previous year. Harding says: "I'm delighted that the criteria was for the 'best team', and am proud to accept this award for every member of the Showsec team who have contributed to a great year. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of standards within the industry, working with some superb service partners throughout the industry."
The panel of 17 highly regarded judges wrote: "Showsec ticked all of the right boxes. One hundred and forty five training courses and Investors in People Accreditation demonstrates it's commitment to education at all levels of the business."
In the previous year Showsec showed 6.3% growth, expanding the company's coverage of the UK by opening two new regional offices, and working on a wide range of events (music, sports, community, political), at venues of all sizes.
(Chris Henry)
