The Ed Chandler Security Innovation Award
The Ed Chandler Security Innovation Award will be given annually in recognition of an innovation emanating from the security consulting community. It may be a process, service offering, or unique application of technology or product. This about introducing novel ideas, methods, or devices, and may be incremental improvement or radical breakthrough. Ultimately, innovation drives progress and change by addressing needs, solving problems, and creating new opportunities. Security-specific design companies, low-voltage system design companies, Architectural and Engineering, and MEP firms all qualify. Companies are invited to apply for this year's award, which will span both 2025 and 2026. ALL applicants submitting a qualified application will receive complimentary admission to CONSULT 2026.
The winner will be recognized at CONSULT 2026 with:
- A beautiful award trophy
- Focused media coverage in Security magazine
- Complimentary registration for CONSULT 2027
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2025 – ADRM
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CONSULT is a security industry event sponsored by SecuritySpecifiers. SecuritySpecifiers is an online community and network of security professionals established to address the need for the physical security industry to more effectively engage with designers and consultants.