Celebrating and uplifting our security industry first responder heroes

Click below to find out how you can nominate a security first responder for the Canadian Security Lifesaver Award.

Nominees

Our nominees come from all across Canada, from all areas of frontline security work. Whether they work in retail, healthcare, private security, educational settings or any other area, our mandate is to celebrate their achievements.

Q4 2024 NOMINEE: Shawn Hurteau

Timely intervention prevented a tragedy In the fall of 2024, Security Supervisor Shawn Hurteau was on duty near Kingston General Hospital when he responded to a report of a vulnerable person who had entered the waters of Lake Ontario. Accompanied by Security Guards...

Q4 2024 NOMINEES: Zander Boyes, Justin Dahan, Laura Bell & James Dalianis

Security team prevented further serious harm In the summer of 2024, the security team was on duty at a Newmarket hospital when a person entered the Emergency Department and began to harm themselves with a knife, just outside the doors. The security team on-site...

Q4 2024 NOMINEE: Dallon Shelefontiuk

Effective training made a lifesaving difference In the fall of 2024, Shift Supervisor Dallon Shelefontiuk observed a man collapse while playing pool, displaying signs that were consistent with a seizure. Recognizing the severity of the situation amidst the confusion...

News & Articles

CSLA is committed to furthering the recognition of security professionals in our community, and to demonstrating the crucial role they play in our everyday lives – even when we’re not aware of it.

Recognizing the importance of security professionals across Canada

CSLA is committed to recognizing, celebrating and amplifying the heroic actions of front-line security workers across Canada.

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As a non-partisan and non-competitive group, we encourage security companies, property companies, and others to join our growing list of sponsors to help honour these incredible frontline Security heroes.

Canadian Security Lifesaver Association®

The Canadian Security Lifesaver Association is a non-profit organization designed to recognize security professionals and raise awareness of the contributions they make to Canadians.