Announcement

On 26 October 2026, IIRIS Consulting, India’s leading risk‑consulting firm, in partnership with The Times of India, issued a press release announcing that nominations are now open for the Surakshit India Awards 2026. The awards, part of the Secure India Summit (TSIS 2026), will recognise excellence across 19 distinct categories that span workplace, public‑space and cyberspace security.

Purpose and Vision

The awards aim to bring the often‑unseen contributors to India’s safety and development into the spotlight, providing industry benchmarks and overdue recognition. Rooted in the ideology of Surakshit Bharat, Viksit Bharat, the initiative asserts that secure campuses, resilient infrastructure, trusted technology and courageous personnel are foundational to a developed nation.

Award Structure

The 2026 awards are divided into four broad groups:

1. Safe & Secure Excellence Awards – honouring secure business campuses, manufacturing facilities, hotels, shopping complexes and Made‑in‑India security solutions.

2. Fire Safety Excellence Awards – recognising organisations that exemplify best‑in‑class fire safety, preparedness and response systems.

3. Cyber & Information Security Excellence Awards – awarded to institutions that have implemented robust cybersecurity measures protecting India’s digital ecosystem.

4. Bravehearts Awards – celebrating individual security guards and firefighters whose acts of bravery have saved lives and property, with the highest level of financial and other benefits.

Nomination Eligibility and Process

  • Eligibility period: Achievements or acts of bravery must have occurred between 1 Oct 2025 and 1 Oct 2026.
  • Who can nominate: Organisations may nominate their own campuses, facilities, products, services and initiatives, as well as client projects. For the Bravehearts Awards, nominations may be submitted by employers, supervisors, fire departments, or as self‑nominations accompanied by a letter of authorisation from the nominee’s current organisation.
  • Submission method: Nominations are to be entered at www.secureindiasummit.com. The process involves registering for the chosen category, downloading the nomination form, completing it, and uploading the form together with supporting documents and, where required, authorisation letters.
  • Deadline: All nominations must be received by 1 December 2026.
  • Selection: Shortlisted candidates will engage in a virtual interaction with the jury before final selection.

Timeline and Ceremony

  • Nomination window: 26 Oct 2026 – 1 Dec 2026.
  • Award ceremony: Scheduled for 18 December 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The ceremony will be a highlight of the Secure India Summit.

Quote from Organiser

Garry Singh, President of IIRIS Consulting, stated: “Most industry awards celebrate only companies and their leadership. The Surakshit India Awards take a 360‑degree view, recognising people, processes, technology and ideas. Beyond honouring the top tier, the Bravehearts Awards provide security guards and firefighters with the highest level of financial and other benefits. These awards are a celebration of what India is achieving.”

Secure India Summit (TSIS 2026)

The awards are integrated into the Secure India Summit, a national platform that convenes government officials, military and law‑enforcement agencies, industry leaders and security experts to discuss emerging threats and collaborative resilience strategies. The summit returns for its second year, featuring the Surakshit India Awards as a central component.

About IIRIS Consulting

IIRIS Consulting is a forensic intelligence, investigations and risk‑advisory firm operating across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Delhi NCR with offices in Mumbai, Dubai, Singapore and Nigeria, the firm advises corporations, financial institutions and governments on investigations, integrity due diligence, digital forensics, geopolitical risk and corporate security.

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