America changed forever 20 years ago on 9/11, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.
In the days following 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to protect our homeland, which is how many of today’s award-winning agencies and business organizations arose. ASTORS’. .
Our 2021 keynote speaker delivered a moving and informative speech from TSA Administrator and Vice Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, about the strategic priorities of TSA’s 64,000-member workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe and, in many cases, contactless travel.
The continuous evolution ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the wake of Outstanding Women in Leadership in 2022just like him Importance and positive impact of promoting diversity and inclusion in our Next generation of government and industry leaders. #MentorshipMatters
So stay tuned for exciting upcoming announcements of speakers, presenters, book signing opportunities, and attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November 2022 in New York City!
Nominations for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards are currently being accepted at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
| Access Control/Identification | Personal protection equipment | Law enforcement against terrorism |
| Perimeter barrier/deterrent system | Interinstitutional Interdiction Operation | Cloud computing/storage solution |
| IRIS/Face Recognition | Video product worn on the body | cyber security |
| Video surveillance/VMS | Mobile technology | anti-malware |
| audio analysis | disaster preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/infrared camera | Mass Notification System | Fire safety |
| metal/weapon detection | rescue operations | critical infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | detection products | COVID Innovations |
| Staff Administration | government security programs | And many others to choose from! |
Submit your category recommendation for consideration at Michael Madsen, AST editor at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
In 2021, more than 200 distinguished guests representing federal, state, and local governments and industry-leading corporate firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields, who included:
Corporate businesses, most of which return year after year to build on their track record of achievement, include:
mediumalert, universal ally, AMAROK, ATI systems, active networks, hub communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon USA., Strong Solutions, GuardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, worldwide HID, mark43, IP Video Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Analytical Lumina, NEC Homeland Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, in solving, PureTech Systems, quantum corporation, Rave Mobile Security, Mass notification of regrouping, robotic assistive devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Senstar Corporation, spotter shot, Single thread software, Solar winds around the world, Teledyne FLIR, Value SystemsY wire insurance, Just to name a few!