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Objective
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 their duties and, in doing so, has far exceeded the expectations of their position and training. The award is intended to recognize an individual who performed a heroic act involving circumstances in which a private security officer risks his or her life or personal well-being to save another person.
Eligibility
Nominee must be a current employee of a contract security company, employed as a security officer (up to the level of site supervisor). Nominee must meet all state and or local legal, licensing, and training requirements as prescribed by the jurisdiction where the nominee is employed. 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. While this is not a posthumous award, nominations may be submitted via this process for alternate special recognition.
Nominations
Nominations may be submitted by any ASIS member in good standing, contract security firm management, or contract security firm clients. All nominations must be submitted via the online awards management platform by the publicized annual deadline.
Criteria
Main specific relevant criteria:
- An act of heroism or valor
Supporting or differentiating secondary criteria:
- Shows initiative in their performance
- Positive attitude
- Leader
- Positive contributor
Evaluation and Selection
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. The Committee will consider all nominations against the relevant criteria and recommend the security officer who 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. The Security Services Community Chair or the Awards Chair will notify the recipient and honorable mentions. Notifications to non-selected nominees 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 Security Services Community will present the award recipient with a monetary award (provided by a sponsoring organization), an engraved award, digital promotional graphics, a 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. The award recipient will be recognized in the Security Services Community’s communications (newsletter, postings, etc.), on the ASIS website, on community pages, and on social media. The award recipient will be featured in ASIS marketing and communications vehicles.
Awardee is expected to attend the awards ceremony and other events as requested by the Security Services Steering Committee and the Awards Committee Chair. Events may include, but are not limited to, an information session about Security Services, a mentoring meeting, or other events during the GSX program.
*All aspects of awards presentation and recognition may be modified and will be subject to ASIS Global Board of Directors approval.
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, serving for over 30 years as a member and ascending to the Chair position. He was also an active member of his local Jackson, Mississippi, chapter, serving as its chair.
