| The Outstanding Loss Prevention Awards (OLPAs) are now officially open for nominations, inviting individuals, teams, and organisations from across the retail loss prevention, asset protection, and profit protection community to put forward their achievements for sector‑wide recognition. Nominations close on 24 November 2026. Launched as a new and fully independent awards programme, the OLPAs recognise and celebrate outstanding performance, innovation, and measurable impact across all sectors. They honour those who protect assets, reduce theft and fraud, minimise operational risk, and strengthen organisational resilience through effective security and risk‑management practices. Designed with integrity at their core, the OLPAs are free to enter and operate under strict ethical principles. A key differentiator is the programme’s independent judging process: judges are appointed independently and not by the organisers. In addition, the OLPAs follow a clear ethical sponsorship policy. The headline sponsor, UKPAC, and collaborating partner ORIS-CON will not nominate judges or take part in judging. |
“Independence and integrity sit at the heart of the OLPAs. These awards champion excellence without influence, ensuring that every nomination is judged fairly, and every achievement is recognised on merit alone.”
Martin Gill, Founder of the OLPAs.
Whether you’re leading a national loss prevention team, delivering innovative technology, developing people, strengthening partnerships or driving operational excellence, the OLPAs provide an opportunity to celebrate success and recognise those making a real difference across the profession.
The inaugural OLPAs ceremony will take place at a gala dinner on 16 March 2027 at the VOX Birmingham, held alongside ORIS-CON ’27. The collaboration brings together two respected organisations with a shared commitment to professional excellence, innovation, and sector‑wide engagement.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Individual & Leadership Awards
- Outstanding In‑House Loss Prevention Manager/Director
- Outstanding Contract Loss Prevention Manager/Director
- Outstanding Female Loss Prevention Professional
Company & Team Awards
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Guarding Company
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Team
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Consultant
Initiative & Innovation Awards
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Digital Fraud Initiative
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Installer/Integrator
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Training Initiative
- Outstanding New Loss Prevention Product
- Outstanding Loss Prevention Partnership
How to Enter
Nominations are now open and can be submitted via: theolpas.com/enter
You can nominate yourself, a colleague, a team, an organisation, or any individual or company whose work deserves recognition. Entries are welcome from all sectors and organisation sizes. Full details on categories, criteria, and deadlines are available online.
Attending the Awards
The OLPAs will bring together the UK’s leading voices in retail loss prevention, asset protection and risk management for an evening of networking, celebration and recognition. Tables are now on sale at £2,995 + VAT, offering organisations the perfect opportunity to host teams, clients and partners at the inaugural event. With demand already high, early booking is strongly encouraged to secure your place at this landmark event.
Media Enquiries
Christine Brooks Event Manager c.brooks@world-excellenceawards.com
For ORIS-CON enquiries: Sarah Bird Partnerships & Events Manager enquiries@oriscon.com