Wednesday, July 28, 2021
 

Welcome to the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards & Excellence in Government Awards Program

Mike Madsen, Publisher, American Security Today
Mike Madsen, Publisher, American Security Today

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program is entering its Sixth Year in 2021 and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.

2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC was canceled due to the coronavirus, however AST greatly anticipates the return of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in New York City.

However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’  Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including sections for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation, COVID-19 Communication Solutions, and COVID-19 Emergency Response Solutions.

AST Congratulates the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award & Excellence in Government Award Recipients!

To view a complete list of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, click here.

To Compete in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards – Go to ‘Categories‘ and ‘Nominate‘ at right.

See Highlights of the Annual AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon in NYC

Mike Madsen, AST Publisher (at left); and Tammy Waitt, Managing Director (at right); presenting Commissioner William J. Bratton with his 2019 'ASTORS' Person of the Year Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
Mike Madsen, AST Publisher (at left); and Tammy Waitt, Managing Director (at right); presenting Commissioner William J. Bratton with his 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year Award at the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.

Thousands of government and security industry and security and public safety professionals convened in New York City on November 20th, 2019 to meet with experts from over 350 industry-leading innovators and technical reps, at the Northeast’s largest physical and IT security trade show to check out the latest in security technologies.

A prominently featured Special Event on the opening day of ISC East, was the distinguished 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon, proudly sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and SWORD Technologies, every one a returning Premier Sponsor from 2018.

2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East

The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program surpassed expectations with a record number of nominations received from industry leaders and government agencies, and drew over 200 attendees to the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Banquet – an exclusive gourmet luncheon and networking opportunity which filled to capacity, before having to turn away late registrants.

Comm. Bill Bratton delivered the keynote address and was honored with the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year Award.

The ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon featured an impassioned and compelling keynote address by William (Bill) Bratton, former police commissioner of the NYPD twice, the BPD, and former chief of the LAPD, on the history of policing in America and the evolution of critical communication capabilities in our post 9/11 landscape.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East

Sneak Peek of the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in NYC

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For sponsorship opportunities and more information on the AST 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program
Please contact:
Michael Madsen, AST Publisher mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com or call 732.233.8119

Newest 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program Sponsors to Date

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Automatic Systems
  • Automatic Systems Regional Sales Managers Mike McGovern and Chris McClelland, David Enderle, Vice President Sales at Automatic Systems; Pierre-Philippe Dubé, CFO of Automatic Systems America; Jodie Brennan, Marketing & Communications Coordinator; Derrick Allison, Sales Director Midwest Region; Skip Williams, Western Regional Sales Manager; accepting One of Two 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards at ISC East.
  • John Clark, CEO of NCMEC, accepting a 2019 'ASTORS' Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon held during ISC East.
  • FPS Director and USAF Brigadier General Eric Patterson (Rtd) (at right), and the FPS and ANL team accepting their Awards at 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
  • Bhargav Patel, Senior Technologist at U.S. DHS S&T' National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), accepting the Labs's 2019 'ASTORS' Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon held during ISC East.
  • ATI Systems accepting the company's 2019 Platinum Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Innovation in Homeland Security
  • Travis Kisner, Chief Operating Officer of DetectaChem accepting one of three 2019 'ASTORS' Awards at ISC East.
  • DEA Honored for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative at 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
  • Sridhar Kowdley, DHS S&T Next-Gen First Responders (NGFR) Program Manager, accepting the Program's 2019 'ASTORS' Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon held during ISC East.Program Manager
  • Don Roberts, S&T Program Manager), accepting the Labs's 2019 'ASTORS' Award at the 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon held during ISC East.
  • Brad Hong, Strategic AE, Cyber Defense at Darktrace
  • Keith Schoffstall, Electric Guard Dogs National Trade Show Coordinator & Regional Account Manager accepts 2019 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East.
  • Stephanie Weagle, Chief Marketing Officer at BriefCam accepts the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East.
  • Carrie Howard and Liz Newkirk of Advanced Detection Technology accepting the company’s 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
  • Bill Eckard, Director of Strategic Accounts and Federal Government at Verint, accepting one of two Platinum awards on behalf of the company at the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon.
  • Colonel Seth Milstein and Master Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Torres accepting the 1700 Cyberspace OccFld Platinum 'ASTORS' Award at the 2019 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
  • Doug Haines, (at right), President of Haines Security Solutions, accepting two Platinum 2018 'ASTORS' Awards at ISC East.
  • Matthew Moreno, Lenel Regional Manager (at left), and Ryan Kaltenbaugh, VP of Strategic Marketing & Communications and Federal Government Solutions at LenelS2, accepting a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East
  • Tammy Waitt, AST Editorial Director, (left to right), Ben Shirley, Director of Marketing at Ameristar Perimeter Security, accepting one of Five 2018 'ASTORS' Awards from AST Publisher, Mike Madsen, at ISC East in New York City as Ameristar’s Jeff Halaut, Barrier Program Manager looks on.
  • 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East
  • David Antar, President of IPVideo Corporation, accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East.
  • Dan Kuzniewski, Director of Marketing (center), with Douglas Miorandi, Federal Programs Director, accepting the 2018 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award for Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution at ISC East.
  • Jack Pontius, Director, ShotSpotter
  • Alyssa Cronin, Marketing & Communication Specialist, TCOM, accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award at ISC East.
  • Christian Peterson, III, President of TiniFiber accepting a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East.
  • Dave Jones, CEO, American Access Control Systems accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East.
  • Scott Adams, Viasat Vice President, accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East.
  • Howard Ryan, Founder & CEO of Desktop Alert, and Owner of Metis Secure Solutions, accepting two 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards for their industry-leading ‘Less Than One Minute’ network-centric emergency mass notification solutions.
  • Steve Daukas, Account Executive, Regroup Mass Notification accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East.
  • Chuck Bloomquist, Chief Technical Advisor, (left to right) Barry Oberholzer, Chief Executive Officer, and Jaromy Pittario, Chief Operating Officer of Royal Holdings Technologies accepting one of eight record-breaking 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards for the company’s SWORD Smartphone Security Scanning Devices.
  • Carolyn Crandall, Chief Deception Officer and CMO, of Attivo Networks, was recognized for the company's groundbreaking cyber technology innovations in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program with record Seven Award Recognitions and a coveted 2018 'Extraordinary Leadership Award.'
  • Johnell Johnson, Marketing Communications Manager for Hanwha Techwin America, accepting the company’s 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East
  • David Enderle, President of Automatic Systems America, accepting a coveted 2018 'ASTORS' Extraordinary Leadership Award at ISC East.
  • Derek Peterson, CEO, accepting the company's 2018 'ASTORS' Award at ISC East
  • 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon
  • Jonathan Antar, (at left), COO and Joseph Pangaro, CEO of True Security Design accepting the company’s 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East
  • Reid Hilliard, Assistant Director, Department of Justice (DOJ), Kevin McCombs, Director of Security Services, US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and John Rossiter, Senior Security Specialist, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepting a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award at ISC East.
  • 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon

Enter Today to receive the recognition your organization deserves in the 2021 American Security Today’s Homeland Security Awards Program!

2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East
‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East

Important dates:

January 1st — Official Opening for Entries

June — AST ‘ASTORS’ Entry Firms Preview Edition Magazine Published

September 23rd — Official Entry Closing

October — AST ‘ASTORS’ Finalists Edition Magazine Published

Wednesday, November 17th — ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners Honored at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East, to be held at the Javitz Center in New York City.

December – January — AST 2021 ‘Champions Edition Magazine’ Published

2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Banquet

  • John Rossiter, Security Administrator, Security and Exchange Commission, Michael Madsen, AST Publisher presenting an award, Janet White, Education Program Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; Kevin McCombs, Security Specialist, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; and Reid Hilliard, of the Department of Justice
  • Inspector Akrum Ghadban, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, attending the 2017 'ASTORS' Award Luncheon at ISC East in NYC to receive the RCMP' 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award.
  • Eyal Elyashiv (at left), and Amir Elichai (at right), CEO and Founder of Carbyne and Reporty Homeland Security, receiving Carbyne’s 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security Award at ISC East.
  • The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon
  • Michael Madsen, AST Pubisher, and Steve Reinharz, President and CEO, Robotic Assistance Devices
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, presenting Cliff Quiroga, Vice President for Sharp Robotics Business Development with the Sharp Electronics, 2017 ‘ASTORS’ “Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security” Award
  • The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Bob Walker, EDGE Program Manager, DHS Science & Technology Directorate
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Adam Hutter, Director of National Urban Security Technology Lab (NUSTL), DHS S&T
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, with New York City Hospital Police Lieutenant Jose Semorile and Deputy Commissioner Thomas Egan
  • Dean Dimotsis, Assistant Port Director Tactical Operations, U.S. CBP, JFK International Airport Office of Field Operations, Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Leon Hayward, Acting Director, U.S. CBP New York Field Office
  • Tammy Waitt, AST Editorial Director, Inspector Akrum Ghadban, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, and Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, Founder & CEO, Kieran Group Holdings and SameShield

2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Banquet

  • John Rossiter, Security Administrator, Security and Exchange Commission, Michael Madsen, AST Publisher presenting an award, Janet White, Education Program Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; Kevin McCombs, Security Specialist, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; and Reid Hilliard, of the Department of Justice
  • Inspector Akrum Ghadban, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, attending the 2017 'ASTORS' Award Luncheon at ISC East in NYC to receive the RCMP' 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award.
  • Eyal Elyashiv (at left), and Amir Elichai (at right), CEO and Founder of Carbyne and Reporty Homeland Security, receiving Carbyne’s 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security Award at ISC East.
  • The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon
  • Michael Madsen, AST Pubisher, and Steve Reinharz, President and CEO, Robotic Assistance Devices
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, presenting Cliff Quiroga, Vice President for Sharp Robotics Business Development with the Sharp Electronics, 2017 ‘ASTORS’ “Leadership & Innovation in Homeland Security” Award
  • The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Bob Walker, EDGE Program Manager, DHS Science & Technology Directorate
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Adam Hutter, Director of National Urban Security Technology Lab (NUSTL), DHS S&T
  • Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, with New York City Hospital Police Lieutenant Jose Semorile and Deputy Commissioner Thomas Egan
  • Dean Dimotsis, Assistant Port Director Tactical Operations, U.S. CBP, JFK International Airport Office of Field Operations, Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, and Leon Hayward, Acting Director, U.S. CBP New York Field Office
  • Tammy Waitt, AST Editorial Director, Inspector Akrum Ghadban, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Service Training Centre, and Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, Founder & CEO, Kieran Group Holdings and SameShield

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