Objective
This award recognizes a senior level executive who demonstrates commitment to security management education, certification, and standards and guidelines for the executive management level of the security discipline in a given enterprise.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a current ASIS member in good standing. Senior Level Executive - A qualifying individual has served in the past or is currently serving as the highest-level security staff professional in their organization who also has full responsibility for the security of their own organization or is a senior level direct report to that individual. Preferred consideration will be given to CSO Center members. Those that are a member of the Don Walker Memorial CSO Center Security Executive Award Selection Committee, or the CSO Center Board are not eligible for nomination and will not be considered.
Nominations
Nominations may be submitted by any member in good standing, to include self-nominations. The qualifying period for the required documentation will be the time that the nominee served in a senior security role during their career. All nominations must be submitted via the online awards management platform by the publicized annual deadline.
Criteria
Commitment to Security Management Education: Individual must demonstrate a commitment to continued education, training and thought leadership. This includes, but is not limited to, presenting in security programs, attending and/or presenting at GSX and CSO Center events, encouraging staff to attend ASIS and industry education programs, authoring white papers and other publications on executive level security topics.
Commitment to certification: Individual must demonstrate commitment to certifications in the security field. Should be qualified to take either of the following ASIS International certification tests: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) and/or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI). Preferred consideration given to those that have achieved their CPP, PSP and/or PCI certification. Should be an active proponent of certification including, but not limited to, encouraging peers and staff members to be certified at their appropriate level.
Demonstrates knowledge, promotion and implementation of ASIS standards and guidelines: Individual should have a track record in their organization (past and/or current) or progress being made in implementing standards, guidelines and best practices.
A dedicated volunteer or leader in the security field: Individual should demonstrate experience serving in a voluntary capacity in ASIS or other volunteer roles in the security industry. Preferred consideration will be given to those with ASIS focused volunteer roles.
Evaluation and Selection
A Selection Committee or panel will evaluate the nominees based on the established criteria and identify one (1) winner. The Selection Committee may opt not to select a winner in any given award year if there are no suitable nominations. The Selection Committee relies solely on the information provided in the nominations. Notifications will be issued via the online awards management platform.
Award and Recognition
The award recipient will be formally recognized at the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX). The award recipient will receive an engraved award, digital promotional graphics, complimentary All-Access Pass registration to the award year’s GSX, and three (3) nights of complimentary hotel accommodation (to be determined by ASIS International). The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.
Don Walker Memorial CSO Center Security Executive Award
Objective
This award recognizes a senior level executive who demonstrates commitment to security management education, certification, and standards and guidelines for the executive management level of the security discipline in a given enterprise.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a current ASIS member in good standing. Senior Level Executive - A qualifying individual has served in the past or is currently serving as the highest-level security staff professional in their organization who also has full responsibility for the security of their own organization or is a senior level direct report to that individual. Preferred consideration will be given to CSO Center members. Those that are a member of the Don Walker Memorial CSO Center Security Executive Award Selection Committee, or the CSO Center Board are not eligible for nomination and will not be considered.
Nominations
Nominations may be submitted by any member in good standing, to include self-nominations. The qualifying period for the required documentation will be the time that the nominee served in a senior security role during their career. All nominations must be submitted via the online awards management platform by the publicized annual deadline.
Criteria
Commitment to Security Management Education: Individual must demonstrate a commitment to continued education, training and thought leadership. This includes, but is not limited to, presenting in security programs, attending and/or presenting at GSX and CSO Center events, encouraging staff to attend ASIS and industry education programs, authoring white papers and other publications on executive level security topics.
Commitment to certification: Individual must demonstrate commitment to certifications in the security field. Should be qualified to take either of the following ASIS International certification tests: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) and/or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI). Preferred consideration given to those that have achieved their CPP, PSP and/or PCI certification. Should be an active proponent of certification including, but not limited to, encouraging peers and staff members to be certified at their appropriate level.
Demonstrates knowledge, promotion and implementation of ASIS standards and guidelines: Individual should have a track record in their organization (past and/or current) or progress being made in implementing standards, guidelines and best practices.
A dedicated volunteer or leader in the security field: Individual should demonstrate experience serving in a voluntary capacity in ASIS or other volunteer roles in the security industry. Preferred consideration will be given to those with ASIS focused volunteer roles.
Evaluation and Selection
A Selection Committee or panel will evaluate the nominees based on the established criteria and identify one (1) winner. The Selection Committee may opt not to select a winner in any given award year if there are no suitable nominations. The Selection Committee relies solely on the information provided in the nominations. Notifications will be issued via the online awards management platform.
Award and Recognition
The award recipient will be formally recognized at the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX). The award recipient will receive an engraved award, digital promotional graphics, complimentary All-Access Pass registration to the award year’s GSX, and three (3) nights of complimentary hotel accommodation (to be determined by ASIS International). The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.