Recipients
We congratulate all the outstanding and heroic frontline security professionals who have made a difference in their communities.
Here, we share the stories behind our award recipients.
Q4 2024 NOMINEE: Roger Brian Hetherington
Immediate response to an automobile accident saved a life In February 2024, Commissionaire Roger Hetherington was driving to work for a regular shift, when he witnessed two vehicles speeding down the street towards a roundabout. As both vehicles approached the...
Q2 2025 NOMINE: Eila De Almeida
Extraordinary composure and care for a fellow security professional During a recent event, Security Guard Eila De Almeida demonstrated extraordinary composure, initiative and compassion in responding to a medical emergency involving a fellow security guard. Upon being...
Q2 2025 NOMINEE: Stephen Dykstra
Effective response to extreme intoxication Trent University was hosting approximately 300 wildfire evacuees on their property. On the second night of the group's stay, there were multiple calls to security regarding intoxication in quick succession. During one period,...
Q2 2025 NOMINEE: Jose Michael
Saved two lives in a single shift In the early morning hours of his regular shift, Security Guard Jose Michael responded to a life-threatening emergency when a client of a warming center was found overdosed and unresponsive on the floor. Security Guard Michael...
Q2 2025 NOMINEE: Gurpreet Singh
Quick reaction and de-escalation made a huge difference In April 2025, Security Guard Gurpreet Singh was on duty in a healthcare facility when he responded to a Code White (an alert of violence or aggression in a hospital). Arriving on scene, Singh observed a patient...
Q2 2025 NOMINEE: Harmandeep Kaur
Lifesaving efforts in a mental health crisis at the library Security Officer Harmandeep Kaur was performing security duties at a local library, when she was notified of a possibly distraught patron on the 8th floor balcony. Security Officer Kaur promptly responded to...
Q2 2025 NOMINEES: Amrit Khullar & Toni McNamee
Lifesaving actions on campus In June 2025, a student at a BC university advised the security team that there was an individual sleeping in the bushes on campus. Two security officers, Site Manager Amrit Khullar and Site Supervisor Toni McNamee, went to check on the...
Q2 2025 NOMINEES: Ryan Ancog & Vettori Farquharson
Lifesaving actions on a college campus In April 2025, at the campus of a college in the Toronto area, Security Guard Vettori Farquharson discovered an individual lying in a noise cancellation booth of one of the college buildings. The man was barely conscious and...
Q2 2025 NOMINEES: Andrew Hartley, Adeoye Adedulopo, Abbuddul Musoke & Abubakar Someobwana
First aid and CPR saved a life in Toronto During a regular security shift in April 2025, at a retail facility in downtown Toronto, the security team noticed an individual laying on the floor, unresponsive. The team immediately assembled with the trauma bag, and began...
Q2 2025 NOMINEES: Jordan Bennett, Abubaker Ebrahim, Harpreet Singh, Abubakar Somoebwana, Adeoye Adedulopo
Lifesaving assistance in downtown Toronto In May 2025, while on exterior patrol, Security Guard Abubaker Ebrahim observed a man lying on the sidewalk. The man was unresponsive, with his eyes closed and shallow breathing. Ebrahim noted that his chest was not moving up...
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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.
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