FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards

DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year AwardsNow in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:Calvin Sprague, technician III, Stealth MonitoringJames Brevard, master installation technician and Trainer, ADTChris Gordon, level 4 security technician, SAGE IntegrationPeter Gagne, technician III, Stealth MonitoringVanna Phan, electrical technician 4, M.C. DeanJeff Lane, fire division PM, Down East Protection SystemsKyle Ackerman, installation technician, EveronAnthony Jeffries, electrical technician 3, M.C. DeanHarry Hoyte, senior service technician, Grid Squared SystemsAaron Welch, head of hardware, Nexkey"Security technicians are the unsung heroes on the front lines of safety, whose dedication and expertise help ensure that our homes, workplaces, and national infrastructure remain secure,” FAST stated. “Recognizing these professionals is not just an acknowledgment of their tireless efforts but a testament to their pivotal role in advancing the security industry.This year’s winners are standout examples of commitment and leadership, who have each demonstrated exceptional customer service, technological proficiency, and professional integrity.“The Security Technician of the Year Awards shines a spotlight on the incredible talent within our industry,” said Ken Kocher, president of Force Security Solutions and treasurer of the FAST Board of Directors. “These awards are a way to recognize the outstanding work of security technicians and to showcase the significant impact they have on all of us.”As an initiative of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), FAST noted that it is “proud to bring the industry together to celebrate this fantastic talent."The Security Technician of the Year awards ceremony will take place during the closing ceremony of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. local time on the show floor’s main stage.