Stage One

The initial short-listing takes place on the 20th July 2009, the initial judging panel decide on the finalists for that category.

Every applicant will be contacted, regardless of the result by the beginning of August.

Stage Two

On 22nd July 2009 a panel of independent industry experts come together to judge the finalists based on their original entries at Security Installer, SMT Online and info4security’s head office at Ludgate House, London.

Each category is assigned to a panel who debate and discuss each entrant against the rigorous criteria set in place for each category. This is based purely on the entry form and support material that has been received prior to the close of entry deadline.

Please note that all winners are announced on the night of The Security Excellence Awards 2009 on Thursday 22nd October.