Dilruk Jayasinha to host The Australian HORRAs at Melbourne!
We are delighted to reveal that the award winning stand up and star of Hughesy We Have a Problem, will host The Heroes of Retail Risk – Australia on August 13th!13 August 2026
River Room & Palladium C, Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne
Title sponsor
The perfect way to recognise and reward the hard work of those key people essential to your organisation
The Heroes of Retail Risk Awards will take place on 13th August 2026, following Retail Risk – Melbourne at Crown, Melbourne. Taking its cue from The Daily Mail Pride of Britain Awards, this new event shines a spotlight on selfless actions, bravery and acts of kindness in our industry.
The security guard who bravely saves the day. The cashier who recognises a victim of abuse and intervenes. The team of fund raisers working towards a charitable goal. These are the sorts of unsung heroes that The Heroes of Retail Risk Awards recognises.
The categories
Each winner will have their story shared on the big screen at the fabulous Gala Dinner and presented with their Heroes of Retail Risk Award. The evening promises to be wonderful, uplifting and inspirational celebration of courage, compassion and achievement!
Community Heroes Award
Recognising an individual or business that goes to remarkable lengths to help others in their community
Fundraiser of the Year Award
Recognising inspirational fundraising by an individual or team
Emergency Response Award
Awarded to an individual who, through their courage or skills, made the difference in an emergency
Rehabilitation Award
For initiatives created by teams or individuals to discourage reoffending and encourage rehabilitation
Local Heroes Award
This Award recognises local campaigns improving the lot of local people and championing community welfare
Champions of Change Award
National or international campaigns around ethical business practices, sustainability and climate change
Victim Support Award
Initiatives to prevent people becoming victims of crime and/or support if they do
Special Recognition Award
This category aims to recognise inspiring achievements of a person or organisation that are not covered elsewhere
Our judges
Scott Taylor
Managing Director
Praesidium Group
Scott is a Security, Safety and Risk Expert with over 30 Years Global experience providing peace…
Kyla Sullivan
Group Manager Risk and Compliance
Kmart and Target Group
As Group Manager Risk and Compliance at Kmart and Target Group, Kyla leads strategic…
Rebecca Vize
Founder
Retail Pulse Advantage
Rebecca Vize is a former Loss Prevention Manager, National Operations leader, Retail SaaS Account…
Vikki Da Rocha
Founder and Coach
Momentum Growth Coaching
Vikki is the founder of Momentum Growth Coaching and a Master NLP Trainer with over two decades of…
Table reservations
The Heroes of Retail Risk Awards Gala Dinner will be a glittering black tie affair with champagne reception, four course fine-dining experience with wines, and the Awards themselves. Later on, there will be live music performed by a band of international repute, followed by a DJ and dancing until late.
If you have not yet booked a table then please check the table availability below, select one of the tables shown as still available and click the ‘reserve’ button to book.
If you are a retailer wishing to be hosted by one of our table sponsors, please email [email protected]
