The Pride of Retail Risk Awards
Celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things… View Image Gallery24 June 2026
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The perfect way to recognise and reward the hard work of those key people essential to your organisation
The Pride of Retail Risk Awards took place on 27th March, following Retail Risk – London at the Novotel Hammersmith West, London. 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 Pride of Retail Risk Awards recognises.
Eight categories were open for nominations. You can nominate yourself, a colleague a team or a business as appropriate. All categories are open to retailers, suppliers, academics and members of our emergency services.
The winners
Each winner had their story shared on the big screen at the fabulous Gala Dinner and were presented with their Pride of Retail Risk Award by TV’s Sian Jones. The evening was a wonderful, uplifting and inspirational celebration of courage, compassion and achievement!
Hover over the flipboxes below to reveal this years winners.
Community Heroes Award
Recognising an individual or business that goes to remarkable lengths to help others in their community
Community Heroes Award
WINNER
Fight Back Against Retail Crime
Community Initiative
Emergency Response Award
Awarded to an individual who, through their courage or skills, made the difference in an emergency
Emergency Response Award
JOINT WINNER
Marble Arch Partnership Street Team
Lodge Service
Emergency Response Award
Awarded to an individual who, through their courage or skills, made the difference in an emergency
JOINT WINNER
Emma Lay
Security Officer, Total Security Services
Local Heroes Award
This Award recognises local campaigns improving the lot of local people and championing community welfare
Local Heroes Award
WINNER
Barry Smith, James Eden and Gary Nicholls
Business Wardens for Reading BID
Champions of Change Award
National or international campaigns around ethical business practices, sustainability and climate change
Champions of Change Award
WINNER
Emmeline Taylor
Professor of Criminology
City St George’s, University of London
Rehabilitation Award
For initiatives created by teams or individuals to discourage reoffending and encourage rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Award
WINNER
Offending To Recovery Programme
West Midlands Police & Office of Police Crime Commissioner
Victim Support Award
Initiatives to prevent people becoming victims of crime and/or support if they do
Victim Support Award
WINNER
Paul Nevitt
Spinning Gate Security Supervisor
Lodge Security
Special Recognition Award
This category aims to recognise inspiring achievements of a person or organisation that are not covered elsewhere
Special Recognition Award
WINNER
Abdullah Tanoli
Frontline Ambassador and Champion
IPSA