The awards are open to all security personnel working for the Unipart Group or its clients who have performed acts of security excellence on the front line during the previous year. “We had a very high number of nominations this year,” said Colin Moore, Managing Director of Unipart Security Solutions. “This is without doubt a reflection of the high calibre of the people we recruit, as well as the passion and enthusiasm they have to ensure we exceed our clients’ expectations, over and beyond meeting our contractual obligations.”

Officer of the Year was awarded to Vladislav Sapojkov who is based at a logistics centre in Nuneaton. Vlad also shared the Team of the Year Award with his colleagues at Nuneaton, who were recognised for their commitment and expertise in anticipating and proactively detecting any onsite criminal activity. Barry Knight, a regional manager, who is based at Unipart Security’s head office in Weedon, won the Manager of the Year Award, whilst Supervisor of the Year was awarded to Darren Rowledge for his professionalism in performing his duties at ASOS, Barnsley. A Special Recognition Award was given to the security team based at Waterstones. Mick Roe received the award on behalf of the team which was given for the exceptional service they have provided to the client at a particularly challenging site.

Nominations for the awards are made by clients and Unipart Security personnel with the winners judged by a panel comprising of security officers and senior managers. “A key component of ‘Security – the Unipart Way’ is a commitment to look for continual improvement in everything we do. It is clear from this Awards ceremony that we are very fortunate to have no shortage of people on our team who consistently and enthusiastically embrace this philosophy,” said Colin Moore.

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Editors’ Notes:
Unipart Security Solutions Ltd provides bespoke manned guarding services, alarm and CCTV monitoring, vehicle and asset tracking, portfolio management, lone worker protection, risk consultancy and investigative services.
Our expertise has been accumulated over a twenty year period and mirrors the growth and success of our parent company, the Unipart Group. Each new business and each new client has brought the responsibility of securing goods and assets, providing an ongoing security challenge for our in-house security managers who look to stay one step ahead of potential threats.
Unipart Security capitalises on this experience, offering the same high level and range of solutions to a wider market, giving new clients the opportunity to benefit from Security - The Unipart Way. Our team share a passion for The Unipart Way, a philosophy which empowers all colleagues to seek ways to continually improve service provision that exceeds and not just meets our clients’ expectations. It is an ongoing commitment from all our staff to provide a world-class service.
Unipart Security was the first company in the UK to attain both the National Security Inspectorate’s ‘Guarding Gold Award’ and the security industry authority’s ‘Approved Contractor Scheme’ award, using the NSI passport route.

Unipart Security Monitoring & Response Centre in Oxford was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at a ceremony which took place on 1st March, 2011. In addition to intruder, fire and CCTV system monitoring, the new NSI Gold Category II Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC) accredited facility, is able to provide a wide range of other monitoring services, including asset and vehicle tracking, lone worker protection, manned security management and a 24 hour support desk.

Our growing client list includes many household names who have entrusted us to provide protection for their assets, property and people against internal and external threat.