Objective

1. This award is presented annually to a front-line security officer who has performed in a superior, gallant, or heroic manner in the course of his or her duties and, in doing so, has far exceeded the expectations of their position and training. The award is meant to recognize an individual who performed a heroic act which involved circumstances where a private security officer risks his or her life or personal well-being to save another person. 

Eligibility

1. Nominee must be an employee of a contract security company, employed as a security officer (up to the level of site supervisor). 
2. Nominee must meet all state and or local legal, licensing and training requirements as proscribed by the jurisdiction where the nominee is employed. 
3. Nominee must be found to have good moral character, be in good standing with his/her employer and must not have committed a serious misdemeanor or felony.
4. While this is not a posthumous award, nominations may be submitted via this process for alternate special recognition.

Nominations

1. Nominations may be submitted by any ASIS member in good standing, contract security firm management, or contract security firm clients.
2. All nominations must be submitted via the online awards management platform by the publicized annual deadline.

Criteria

1. Main specific relevant criteria
   1. Act of heroism or valor
2. Supporting or differentiating secondary criteria
   1. Shows initiative in their performance
   2. Positive attitude
   3. Leader
   4. Positive contributor

Evaluation and Selection

1. The Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award Selection Committee will consist of at least five members made up of the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee, a representative of the sponsoring organization, and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Security Services Community, who shall serve in an ex-officio capacity. An additional two (2) or three (3) members from the general Security Services Community may be added at the discretion of the Awards Committee Chair.
2. The Committee will consider all nominations against the relevant criteria and recommend the security officer that should be considered for the Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award, along with those for honorable mention; however, no more than two honorable mentions will be recommended.  
3. The Security Services Community Chair or the Awards Chair will notify the recipient and honorable mentions.
4. Notifications to non-selected nominees will be issued via the online awards management platform.

Award and Recognition

1. The award recipient will be formally recognized at the annual Global Security Exchange.
2. The Security Services Community will present the award recipient with a monetary award (provided by a sponsoring organization), engraved award, digital promotional graphics, complimentary All-Access Pass registration to the award year’s Global Security Exchange, and four nights hotel accommodation (to be determined by ASIS International). A travel expense stipend for the award winner may also be awarded by a sponsoring organization. 
3. The award recipient will be recognized in the Security Services Community communications (newsletter, posting, etc.), ASIS website, community pages, and social media. 
4. The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.

*All aspects of awards presentation and recognition may be modified and will be subject to ASIS Global Board of Directors approval.

Thank you to the sponsors of this award:

• TEAM Software by WorkWave
• Brownyard MacLean Insurance Services, LLC
• Markel

About Ralph Day, CPP

Ralph Day, CPP was an instrumental figure in fostering professionalism within the security services industry. He joined the ASIS Security Services Community (formerly Council) in 1985, participating for over 30 years as a member as well as ascending to the Chair position. He was also an active member of his local Jackson, Mississippi chapter—serving as chair of the chapter as well.