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Border Security Person of the Year – Federal
This award recognizes a federal government professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, impact, and dedication in advancing the mission of border security. Honorees have made significant contributions through operational excellence, policy leadership, or innovation at the national level. Their work reflects sustained commitment to protecting the nation’s borders and strengthening security outcomes.
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Border Security Person of the Year – State
This award honors a state-level professional whose leadership and actions have meaningfully advanced border security efforts. Recipients have demonstrated measurable impact through collaboration, innovation, or frontline leadership within their state. Their work strengthens coordination between state, federal, and local partners in securing the border.
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Border Security Person of the Year – Local
This award recognizes a local government or law enforcement professional whose efforts have significantly contributed to border security operations and community safety. Honorees exemplify leadership, dedication, and operational excellence at the local level. Their work highlights the critical role local agencies play in the broader border security mission.
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MVP: Border Security
The MVP: Border Security award honors an individual or team delivering exceptional results that directly enhance border security operations. Recipients demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership, and mission impact over the past year. Their contributions stand out for advancing security, efficiency, or operational effectiveness.
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MVP: Leveraging Technology for a Safer Border
This award recognizes an individual or team that has successfully leveraged technology to strengthen border security and safety. Honorees demonstrate innovative use of tools, systems, or data to improve detection, response, or situational awareness. Their work showcases how technology can be a force multiplier for border security missions.
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MVP: Information Sharing & Collaboration
This award honors excellence in fostering information sharing and collaboration across agencies, jurisdictions, or sectors. Recipients have broken down silos to improve coordination, intelligence sharing, and operational outcomes. Their efforts highlight the importance of partnerships in addressing complex border security challenges.
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Most Innovative Border Security Project
This award recognizes a project that introduces a novel approach to improving border security operations or outcomes. Honorees demonstrate creativity, scalability, and measurable impact in addressing border challenges. The project sets a new standard for innovation in the border security mission.
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Industry Partner of the Year
This award honors an industry partner that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting border security missions. Recipients have delivered meaningful solutions, expertise, or support that directly enhance government operations. Their partnership reflects collaboration, trust, and mission-driven impact.
Most Innovative Border Security Solution
This award recognizes a cutting-edge solution that significantly advances border security capabilities. Honorees deliver technologies or services that address operational needs in new and effective ways. The solution demonstrates innovation, real-world applicability, and measurable impact.
The National Border Security Awards, launched by Homeland Security Today, are an inaugural national recognition program honoring outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations advancing the mission of securing America’s borders. Presented at the Border Security Expo, the awards recognize excellence across federal, state, local, and industry communities, highlighting leadership, operational impact, innovation, technology, collaboration, and partnership in border security. Building on HSToday’s experience honoring frontline excellence through its annual National Homeland Hero Awards, this new program reflects the growing focus, rapid advancements, and critical importance of border security to the nation’s safety, economy, and security.
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Nominations are open from February 7th to March 16th.