The Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards is open to female Security and Risk Professionals, as well as Police Forces of the member countries to the Association of Southeast Asia Nations.
This initiative follows six successful years holding the awards since 2020. In this time we have gathered unique industry partnership arrangements, bringing together key chapters of premier, global security industry associations and professional women in security groups in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia and Southeast Asia Regional groups.
Nominees must be women with more than three years of experience in the security industry, which includes law enforcement, be that in cybersecurity, electronics, physical, protective, resilience and management roles. Self-nominations are welcome and no charges apply.
HOW TO NOMINATE
There are currently 15 categories and nominations can nominate for up to three (3). Nominations can be made at www.womeninsecurityaseanregion.com/ and complete the nomination form.
JUDGING RATIONALE
Judges will consider the below criteria while judging, though by no means exhaustive;
- Influence or Voice in the Industry
- Mentoring and Coaching activities
- Projects, Programs and Events participation
- Research importance
- Education and Teaching contribution
- Support for creation of women in security initiatives
- Content Creation and Sharing
NOMINATION GUIDE
- Select the Category(s) you are nominating for – limited to no more than three
- Provide a description of your background, experience, qualifications, initiatives and activities and why you are nominating – keep in mind on how you address the judging rationale.
JUDGING PROCESS
Judges will be asked to look at each nomination individually and score between 1 to 20 for each nomination. Where there are multiple nominations for one individual, judges are asked to score each nomination.
Judge’s scores will be collated to determine the highest scores for each respective award category. Nominees may select multiple category options. When there is a tie in points, the award will be shared.
The Top 30 scored nominations will be recognised as Finalists and the highest scores in respective categories will receive that category Award.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Self nominations are welcome – a minimum of one reference will be required.
- Award category winners are not eligible for consecutive years.
- Award Finalists are not eligible after three consecutive years.
- Nominations for marketing related roles or for the purposes of non-sponsored vendor promotion are not eligible.
- Nominations for roles based outside of the ASEAN region are eligible but must sufficiently substantiate their activity or contribution within one or more nation within the ASEAN member countries.
- Sponsorship is welcome but will not influence the independent Judging process.
- Nominations from non-sponsor vendors for more than one nominee will be subject to a nomination charge.
NOMINATATIONS OPEN 8 MARCH, 2026
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 30, 2026.
