Canadian Security Lifesaver Association

Nominate a Security Lifesaver

Security professionals across Canada regularly find themselves in situations where their training, judgement and willingness to act can make a life-saving difference. If you know a security professional whose actions deserve recognition, we invite you to tell us their story.

Who Can Make a Nomination?

Anyone can submit a nomination, including:

Members of the public
Employers or supervisors
Clients
Colleagues and fellow security professionals
Police, fire, paramedic or other emergency service personnel

What Information Will I Need?

Please provide as much information as possible about the incident, including:

The name and employer of the security professional
When and where the incident occurred
A description of what happened
The actions taken by the security professional
How those actions helped save a life or protect someone from serious harm
Your contact information

Tell Us Their Story

Security Lifesaver Nomination Form

Please provide as much detail as possible. The CSLA may contact you, the nominee, their employer or others with knowledge of the incident to confirm details and gather additional information.

Fields marked with * are required.

Section 01

Security Professional Being Nominated

Tell us about the security professional whose actions you would like CSLA to recognize.

First Name *

Last Name *

Employer / Security Company *

Position / Job Title

City / Community

Province / Territory

Nominee Contact Information, if known

Section 02

Incident Information

Tell us when and where the incident occurred.

Date of Incident *

Approximate Time

Where Did the Incident Occur? *

Section 03

Tell Us What Happened

Please provide as much information as possible about the incident and the nominee's actions.

Please Describe What Happened *

What Actions Did the Security Professional Take? *

How Did Their Actions Contribute to Saving a Life or Protecting Someone From Serious Harm? *

Additional Information

Section 04

Supporting Information

Supporting information or documentation can be provided where available.

Witnesses or Others With Knowledge of the Incident

Supporting Information or Documentation CSLA may contact you for copies of supporting documentation if required.

Section 05

Your Information

Please provide your contact information in case CSLA requires additional details about the nomination.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Organization / Employer

Your Relationship to the Nominee *

Nomination Confirmation

Once submitted, the CSLA will review the nomination and may contact you, the nominee, their employer or others with knowledge of the incident to confirm details and gather additional information. Submitting a nomination does not guarantee recognition.

I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that CSLA may contact me for additional information.

Please review your information before submitting your nomination.

After You Submit

What Happens After I Submit a Nomination?

Once submitted, the CSLA will review the nomination and may contact you, the nominee, their employer or others with knowledge of the incident to confirm details and gather additional information.

Qualifying nominees are considered for recognition through the CSLA's Quarterly Security Lifesaver Award Program. Four times each year, the CSLA selects and recognizes a quarterly recipient whose actions exemplify the professionalism, courage and commitment to public safety demonstrated by security professionals across Canada.

Quarterly recipients are formally recognized by the CSLA, and their lifesaving actions may be shared through the CSLA website, social media and other communications to help celebrate their achievement and highlight the important contribution of Canada's security professionals.

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee recognition. All nominations are reviewed by the CSLA in accordance with its recognition criteria and approval process.