Call for nominations – 2026 Cyber OSPAs entries

Entry is now open for the Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Show and the International Cyber Expo

The Cyber OSPAs, based on the international Outstanding Security Performance Awards scheme, recognise and reward companies, teams, individuals, products and initiatives across the cyber security sector. The Cyber OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated. The criteria for these awards are based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance.

This year OPSA is thrilled to introduce a new category for 2026. The Outstanding Overseas Cyber Security Initiative, which recognises a company, organisation or individual that operates an outstanding initiative that tackles any aspect of cyber security operating outside of the UK. The nominee can be based anywhere, the initiative itself must have an impact outside the UK.

Entry is free and nominations are invited in the following categories:

• Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer – Sponsored by SASIG
• Outstanding Cyber Security Professional
• Outstanding Cyber Security Team
• Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant
• Outstanding Cyber Security Training/Awareness Initiative
• Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional
• Outstanding New Cyber Security Product
• Outstanding Overseas Cyber Security Initiative
• Lifetime Achievement

Sponsorship is available for those organisations wishing take advantage of the many benefits associated with sponsoring these prestigious awards and the brochure can be viewed here.

The 2026 Cyber OSPAs will be co-located with The Safety and Security Series at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on the 29th April 2026. The Cyber OSPAs are proud to maintain strict ethics policies for entry, judging, and sponsorship.

Deadline for nominations - 17 February 2026