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.
Q2 2024 NOMINEE: Amy Grozelle
Remarkable recognition and strategic thinking In April 2024, Crossing Guard Amy Grozelle started chatting with a man at the corner of Eastern and Carlaw Avenues in Toronto. She's worked as a crossing guard at this intersection since September 2023. Crossing Guard...
Q2 NOMINEES: Yerlan Ospanov & Tej Manikandan
Exceptional vigilance and quick thinking Security Officers Yerlan Ospanov and Tej Manikandan were on duty at the Calgary Courts Centre when they noticed a person lying on the ground in the middle of a bustling downtown road. Recognizing the imminent danger posed by...
Q2 NOMINEE: David Styles
Beyond the call of duty One bitterly cold evening, in the course of his regular duties, Paladin Security Officer David Styles came across an individual on the exterior of the site who was dressed in very little clothing and appeared to be in distress. Upon closer...
Q2 2024 WINNERS: Adam McDonald & Sanjaya Vithanaarachchi
Stabbing victim's life saved by casino security Security Officers Adam McDonald and Sanjaya Vithanaarachchi were on duty at Nanaimo Casino in Nanaimo, BC, when a man stepped on to the property, asking for help. It soon became apparent that the young man had been...
Q2 2024 NOMINEES: Andrew Hartley, Vivekchandra Kaira, Karandeep Singh & Hosne Mobarak
Fast action of team members saved a life In May 2024, while on a routine patrol of facilities in Toronto, Security Guard Karandeep Singh observed an unresponsive male in one of the bathroom stalls. Security Guard Singh attempted to rouse the man by banging on the...
Q2 NOMINEE: Kyle James Bolwell
Lifesaving efforts in a medical emergency In April 2024, Senior Security Guard Kyle James Bolwell was working his regular shift at one of the big shopping centers in Burnaby when he received a radio call regarding a medical emergency. Carrying Naloxone, he ran to the...
Q2 NOMINEE: Jason Engel
Professional and empathetic While closing his site at the end of his shift, Security Guard Jason Engel encountered a visitor to the site who had lost consciousness and was a suspected overdose. Taking quick action, Security Guard Engel immediately provided Naloxone to...
Q2 2024 NOMINEE: Bawanpreet Kaur
Interpersonal skills made a lifesaving difference While on duty at a hospital, Security Guard Bawanpreet Kaur encountered an individual who was intending to self-harm/self-terminate. Navigating this high-stakes, high-pressure situation with calm determination,...
Q2 NOMINEES: Brydon Hayes, Justin Gray & Mario Lelievre
Successful teamwork and collaboration While Security Guards Mario Lelievre and Brydon Hayes were on duty at a local hospital, they encountered an individual who was unresponsive and appeared to have overdosed. Officer Lelievre immediate retrieved the Naloxone kit,...
Q2 NOMINEES: Jesse Abbott, Chad Muchmore & Steve Furtado
Expert healthcare security made a difference While Security Guards Jesse Abbott, Chad Muchmore and Steve Furtado were on duty at a hospital, a medical emergency occurred during a patient transfer. Though the emergency was unexpected and unusual, all three guards...
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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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