Fraud Awards 2017 Shortlist Announced…
This year saw a record number of entries for the Fraud Awards 2017.
The standard of entries has been extremely high, and competition fierce. However, after careful consideration the international panel of judges has drawn up a list of finalists, with winners and runners-up being announced at the Fraud Awards Gala Dinner on 5th October at Leicester City Football Club.
Our thanks go to the judges for their collective wisdom and efforts in reaching consensus across five continents and associated time zones.
And our thanks also go to WIS International, sponsors of the Fraud Awards 2017. Without their long-term commitment, which they have extended beyond this year and into next, the Awards would simply not be possible.
THE FINALISTS FOR THE FRAUD AWARDS 2017 ARE:
BEST NEWCOMER
What the judges were looking for
This Award recognises the most exciting new vendor-lead or in-house developed solution, or company to enter the retail risk and loss prevention arena, supplying any part of the risk and loss prevention industry. To qualify the solution or company must have launched within the last two years. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Fast Check Service – Careercheck
Smartrule – The ai Corporation
The Slide Tag – Seckura Global
FGX-Web – Foregenix
GlobalGateway – Trulioo
Impersonation Checks & Andromeda – HooYu
MOST INNOVATIVE IN-STORE SOLUTION
What the judges were looking for
Here judges are looking for innovative approaches to an existing, tried and tested solution or genre. The solution can either be from a vendor, or be an in-house retailer solution. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Noccela
Live Customer Occupancy Watch – VAS/Oncam
IMCo Hook Pro Plus – B2B/SG Systems
Guarded-365 – Cardinal Security
ICT – Volumatic
STaaS – Johnson Controls
MOST INNOVATIVE IN-STORE SURVEILLANCE SOLUTION
What the judges were looking for
It’s not just about CCTV! There are many ways that a retailer can utilise camera or surveillance technology, to bring benefit to not only the Profit Protection department, but also the wider business. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Noccela
Co-op iCCTV – SECOM
“One Box” CCTV Solution – VAS/Oncam
Event Visualizer – Checkpoint Systems
ICT – Volumatic
Axis Communications
MOST INNOVATIVE ONLINE SOLUTION
What the judges were looking for
Here judges are looking for innovative approaches to an existing, tried and tested solution or genre. The solution can either be from a vendor, or be an in-house retailer solution. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
ReD Shield with ReDi – ACI
Tactical Chargeback Representment – The Chargeback Company
Cardholder Dispute Resolution Network® – Verifi
FGX-Web – Foregenix
Replacing Today’s Broken Chargeback System – Ethoca
GlobalGateway – Trulioo
MOST INNOVATIVE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SOLUTION
What the judges were looking for
Here judges are looking for an innovative product, solution or service that has a risk and loss prevention benefit, but that sits outside of the Profit Protection department – for example people counting and hot spotting that has increased sales and reduced shrink. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Risk Watch – Amberstone
Live Customer Occupancy Watch – VAS/Oncam
Replacing Today’s Broken Chargeback System – Ethoca
AS Watson UK/Savers & IntelliQ
Smartrule – The ai Corporation
Sensormatic Synergy Storefront Series – Johnson Controls
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
What the judges were looking for
The judges will be looking for a vendor who consistently goes over and above the role of ‘just’ being a supplier. The Vendor of the Year Award will acknowledge those vendors who form tangible and lasting partnerships with their retail clients. Meet our judges…
Please note that the winner from the previous year will be ineligible to enter the following year. However, they will be invited to the Fraud Awards evening to present the Award.
The shortlist
RGIS
Kount
The ai Corporation
The Chargeback
Company
ORIS
Cardinal Security
BEST COLLABORATIVE SOLUTION
What the judges were looking for
At one end of the spectrum we have Crime Partnerships, through to Commercial Data Sharing Partnerships and even Partnerships with local Police forces. At the other, a few neighbourhood retailers working together to combat crime. What the judges are looking for here is real, tangible business benefits resulting from genuine collaboration along with a clear ROI. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
National Business Crime Solution
Vendman & Compass Group UK & Ireland
Good Faith Receiving Program – Sainsbury’s
Insight FCC Training – adidas
SECOM, Cap-index & Kingdom for Co-op
ORIS Forums
Mobicode, Game & CEX
Axis Communications & The Metropolitan Police
RISING STAR AWARD
What the judges were looking for
The judges are looking to recognise the success of an outstanding individual who has made a positive contribution to the bottom line performance and overall loss prevention landscape within their place of work. The winner does not necessarily work full-time in profit protection. They might be from another discipline, but “really get” risk and as such has made a significant difference – either financially or culturally – within their place of work. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Chris Purcell – Matalan
Arina Sinakova – The Hut Group
Mike Wallis – Gunnebo
Jacek Czubak – adidas
Russell Barnett – Yodel
Gayle Cooper – Yodel
REGIONAL PROFIT PROTECTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR
What the judges were looking for
Often the unsung heroes of the Profit Protection Team, the judges are looking to recognise outstanding Regional or Divisional Heads who provide both their stores with genuine support and guidance in the fight against retail risk, fraud and loss prevention, as well as showing a grasp of the bigger, company-wide aims and objectives. As such, they bring genuine value and benefit to their company and the wider network. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Jason Saunders – Gap
Debbie MacDonald – Scotmid
Nick McGurk – Scotmid
Andrew Darling – Yodel
Catriona Macdonald – Celesio
Simon Wright – Compass
IN-STORE PROFIT PROTECTION TEAM OF THE YEAR
What the judges were looking for
Formerly LP Team of the Year, but rebranded to reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, this Award recognises the Profit Protection Team that undertook that difficult technology role out that was delivered in record time, or that enthused a whole company to ‘think shrink’. This Award is a real pat on the back for a whole team. The name says it all. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Risk & Solutions Teams – Boots
Profit Protection Team – Compass Group UK & Ireland
Business Controls Team – Selfridges
Security Hi-Impact – Yodel
Loss Prevention Team – Celesio
Game Retail
ONLINE PROFIT PROTECTION TEAM OF THE YEAR
What the judges were looking for
Recognises the Profit Protection Team that undertook that difficult online technology role out that was delivered in record time, or that enthused a whole company to ‘think shrink’. This Award is a real pat on the back for a whole team working to provide online solutions. The name says it all. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Profit Protection & Operations Teams – Scotmid
Fraud Operations Team – Express Gifts
e-Commerce Profit Protection Team – The Body Shop
Counter Fraud Function and Strategy – The Hut Group
RETAIL RISK DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
What the judges were looking for
The judges are looking for outstanding contribution from one individual. That could be in the face of difficult trading conditions, or the implementing of challenging new strategies and technologies. The winner of this prestigious award will be recognised by his or her peers as being at the pinnacle of modern retail risk and loss prevention and a leader in their field. Meet our judges…
The shortlist
Ray Masouleh – Gulf Marketing Group
Michael Chambers – Matalan
Tim Moore – Swarovski
Tim Edwards – JD Sports Fashion
Sarah Cork – Yodel
Luke Hudman – Celesio
