NZSA Covid-19 Guardian AwardsThe New Zealand Security Association is running a campaign to recognise essential service security guards’ efforts
during Covid-19 lockdownThe public is being urged to nominate guards who have gone ‘above and beyond’Special NZSA Covid-19 Guardian Awards to be given to guards for outstanding effortsThe New Zealand Security Association is proud to launch a campaign to recognise the outstanding efforts security
personnel have taken over the last few weeks of Covid-19 pandemic crisis
Over recent weeks security personnel, as an essential service, have been protecting our property and businesses and
keeping us safe, maintaining social distance measures and doing the right thing. Many security personnel have been
dealing with a public who were in a state of agitation as they tried to access groceries, medical supplies and care, or
were just unsure about how social distancing works. Like our medical, emergency, logistics and food retailer teams they
have been stepping up to help us all through these tough times.
With over 25,000 New Zealanders working in the security industry, nearly double the number of police, private security
has always had a critical role in keeping Kiwis and their property safe, especially during times of crisis.
The NZSA has received many reports of outstanding efforts by security personnel and now wants the New Zealand public to
help them recognise those who have gone above and beyond. The NZSA’s CEO Gary Morrison said “Our member companies have
seen a huge increase in demand for guarding services. Many of those guards have left their bubbles to face a worried
public in places such as supermarkets, hospitals, transport hubs and other essential service organisations. We are proud
of their efforts and have heard some great stories about their conduct, but we want to hear more so we can celebrate
their great work.”
The campaign calls on the public, business owners and other essential services who have used private guards to nominate
individuals who have gone above and beyond or simply have been a reassuring, kind and considerate face during these
testing times.
A web form has been established on the NZSA website where nominations can be made including a place to upload photos or
videos of guards doing a great job.
The NZSA aims to award one guard a week with a special trophy in the lead up to the annual New Zealand Security Awards
nomination period starting in late May. The awards are not just for member companies – anyone with a CoA (security
licence) can be nominated.
The form can be found here: https://security.org.nz/covid-19-guardian-award-nomination-form/
The New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) is the largest industry representative body for the security industry in New
Zealand and represents over 85% of the industry by revenue. Its voluntary members include security providers ranging
from large multi-nationals to sole traders and also includes individuals and companies who are not direct providers of
security services but have an interest in the industry. The New Zealand Security Association is committed to the highest
standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times. https://security.org.nz/