Security Industry Association and ISC West Call for Entries for the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards

The SIA NPS Awards at ISC West recognize the security industry’s leading products, services and solutions.

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West are calling the industry to submit their entries for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2026. The SIA NPS Awards competition is the industry’s premier awards program and is presented in partnership with ISC West to recognize innovative security products, services and solutions. ISC West 2026 will be held March 23–27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Since its inception in 1979, SIA NPS has been the security industry’s premier product awards program. New products and solutions are reviewed by a panel of more than 30 independent judges with extensive industry experience, and entrants compete for awards in 33 categories, as well as the prestigious Best New Product and Judges’ Choice awards.

“The SIA NPS Awards are a unique program celebrating new technologies, innovations and  noteworthy advancements within the industry, making them accessible to all ISC West attendees, and participating judging panelists, to see in one place,” said SIA NPS Awards Committee Chair Christine Bergeron, senior director of global physical security technology at Visa. “As an end user, I have seen firsthand the value this amazing program has brought our industry over the years, showcasing cutting-edge ideas in this ever-evolving business and well-thought solutions for the customer.”

The 2026 NPS award categories are:

• Access Control Hardware, Devices and Peripherals—Wired
• Access Control Devices and Peripherals Hardware—Wireless
• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection/Armed Aggressor
• Biometrics
• Commercial Monitoring Solutions
• Communications and Networking Solutions
• Convergence and Integration Solutions
• Countermeasures to Drone and Robot Threats
• Data and Systems Cybersecurity
• Design, Diagnostic and Installation Tools
• Drone and Robot Solutions for Security
• Emergency and Mass Communication Systems
• Enhanced Project Delivery
• Environmental Monitoring Systems
• Fire/Life Safety
• Hosted Solutions
• Identification Management and Credentialing  (Non-Biometric)
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions (Physical)—Wired or Wireless
• Key/Equipment Assets Management Solutions
• Law Enforcement/Public Safety/Guarding Systems
• Lock and Key Solutions
• Loss Prevention and Article Surveillance Solutions
• Managed Services
• Mobile Solutions
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Threat Detection and Response Solutions
• Threat/Risk Management Software Applications
• Video Analytics
• Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies
• Video Surveillance Cameras
• Video Surveillance Data Storage
• Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories
• Video Surveillance Management Systems

SIA and ISC Security Events encourage companies across the industry to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the 2026 SIA NPS Awards. Entering gives companies’ products valuable exposure among key decision makers within vertical commercial segments, as well as government and institutional markets, and allows participants access to direct feedback from the expert-led panel of independent, trusted judges.

Entrants in the 2026 SIA NPS Awards will make face-to-face presentations of their products and solutions to the NPS judges during ISC West on Tuesday, March 24, and entries will be showcased in the heart of the ISC West show floor, visible to tens of thousands of potential buyers. The awards ceremony will take place the afternoon of Wednesday, March 25, on The Bridge stage on the ISC West show floor.

The deadline to submit entries for the 2026 SIA NPS Awards program is Friday, Feb. 20. Key dates and program details are listed on the SIA NPS webpage of the ISC West website along with the official entry form and additional details. Companies interested in entering the awards can contact an ISC West show representative to learn more and prepare to enter.

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 ISC Security Events

The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC) security events are the leading exhibitions for the security tradeshow industry, ISC Security Events are held in collaboration with premier sponsor SIA and are the only holistic security events strategically designed to provide products, technology, education & networking covering physical, IT and IoT security. ISC runs various regional events across North and South America, which range in a variety of different formats, each designed to connect you directly with suppliers and buyers in the security & public safety industry.

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