SIA Legislator of the Year Award

Recognizing Members of Congress in Advancing Legislation and Policies within the Security Industry

About the SIA Legislator of the Year Award

The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented to members of Congress and other elected officials demonstrating extraordinary leadership in advancing legislation and policies that encourage the effective use of security solutions to enhance public safety and to protect critical infrastructure. This award is presented annually at SIA GovSummit.

2025 SIA Legislator of the Year Award Winners: Reps. Mike Ezell and Chrissy Houlahan

SIA has named Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) as the 2025 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award. The 2025 awardees were recognized during Security Hill Day.

Rep. Mike Ezell is a second-term congressman for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. He is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he chairs the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee, and is a member of the Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management subcommittee. Ezell is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Prior to serving as an elected official, he was a career law enforcement officer for more than 40 years, including serving as Sheriff of Jackson County.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan is a U.S. Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur and educator who is continuing her career of service as the first woman ever to represent Pennsylvania’s 6th District. She has held roles on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has received awards from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Congressional Management Foundation for her efforts in Congress. She holds an engineering degree from Stanford and a M.S. in technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

(View the official press release here.)