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: Dmitri Kaveh Salali

Lifesaving efforts on two occasions In June 2024, Security Supervisor Dmitri Kaveh Salali encountered a nine-months-pregnant woman in dire medical distress, from a suspected drug overdose. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, he immediately administered first aid...

Q4 NOMINEES: Ayden Bonotti, Gursidak Singh & Wahib Wardak

Extraordinary lifesaving actions In November 2024, Security Supervisor Ayden Bonotti responded immediately to an urgent radio call reporting on an unresponsive male suffering from a suspected overdose. Within 30 seconds, Bonotti was on scene, joining Security Guard...

Q4 NOMINEE: Thomas Drown

Prevention of a potentially devastating accident In August 2024, Security Professional Thomas Drown was on duty at a site when he observed a worker attempting to fuel the engine of a portable pressure washer, which had ben giving him trouble for nearly half an hour....

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.