• Security executives (the most senior official in an enterprise, whose primary duties encompass leading and managing security for the enterprise)
• Security – end users (e.g. heads of security, managers of security teams)
• Security – manufacturers/ vendors/ installers / integrators (those displaying exemplary work in the field of installation or specific projects, as well as technological innovation)
• Security – thought leadership (e.g. thought leaders, association figures, academics)
• Cyber security professionals and thought leaders
• Security – One to watch (Specifically for championing the sector’s rising stars, nominees should have worked in the industry for no longer than five years)
• Fire – all disciplines (UK only)
• Fire – One to watch (Nominees should have worked in the industry for no longer than 5 years)

How do we define influential?

• Who has played a key role in driving technological innovation
• Who has been a driving force in changing regulation, standards/guidance or best practice in their location/market
• Someone whose insights/opinions are widely respected and which are influential in shaping debate around industry issues
• Someone who has been instrumental in the success of the organisation or business they lead or are employed by
• Someone who has helped to raise the industry’s profile or been an influential voice in the national media