Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards

This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry.

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards, a program that recognizes security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within their organizations. The call for nominations was announced on June 17, 2025, during the opening keynote luncheon at ESX 2025.

Security technicians are a vital part of the security industry, helping to design, install and maintain critical technologies and systems in our communities every day. Their efforts to install and service security systems are foundational to the safety of the places in which we work and live and to our nation’s homeland security. The Security Technician of the Year Awards, launched in 2023, celebrate these unsung heroes and recognize those who not only excel in their technical roles but also embody premier customer service and leadership within their teams.

“One of the highlights of my time as chair of FAST has been seeing the incredible talent highlighted through our Security Technician of the Year Awards,” said Kerri Sutherland, chair of the FAST Board of Directors and manager of human resources business partnerships at Axis Communications. “For the past two years, the nominations we receive showcase the dedication, skill and professionalism that so often go unrecognized in our industry. This award is more than a title – it is a chance to shine a spotlight on the technicians who go above and beyond every day. I encourage everyone to take a moment to nominate a colleague who exemplifies excellence. Your nomination could be the recognition they deserve, and it helps elevate the standards and pride across the entire profession!”

“The Security Technician of the Year Awards shine a much-needed spotlight on the frontline professionals who represent our industry with skill, integrity and dedication every single day,” said John Nemerofsky, chair-elect of the FAST Board of Directors and chief operating officer at SAGE Integration. “It’s time we elevate their stories, celebrate their achievements and encourage the next generation of talent to see a future in security. I encourage everyone across the industry – integrators, manufacturers, consultants and end users alike – to get behind this important recognition effort and help us build momentum for a stronger, more skilled workforce.”

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FAST encourages security industry companies to nominate technicians from their organizations. Nominations are due Friday, Aug. 1, and awardees will be recognized during an award ceremony on Nov. 19 at ISC East 2025.

Learn more about the awards program on the FAST website, and submit a nomination here.

About FAST

FAST is a 501(c)(3) organization created by Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. FAST is dedicated to connecting passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. Through a partnership of the industry’s leading associations, ESA and SIA, FAST brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.

About SIA

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,600 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.

About ESA

Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic security and life safety industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.