Following last year’s successful debut, the a&s Adria Awards are set to return for their second edition at the Adria Security Summit 2025, taking place October 8–9, 2025, at Hotel Aleksandar Palace in Skopje. Organized by a&s Adria the awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the regional security industry.
The 2025 edition of a&s Adria Awards will retain most of the original award categories, with some important updates. Notably, the Smart City Project category is being introduced for the first time this year, reflecting the growing importance of urban innovation in the security landscape.
Updated award categories include:
- Access Control
- Video Surveillance
- Intrusion Detection
- Fire Alarm
- PA/VA Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Software (limited to physical security solutions such as PSIM, VMS, etc.)
- Most Innovative Product/Solution (limited to products released within the past 12 months, with verifiable proof of release date)
- Best Case Study
- Security Manager of the Year
- Smart City Project
Winners will be selected through a combined process of expert jury deliberation and public voting, ensuring that both professional insight and market relevance are reflected in the final results.
To further promote excellence, award winners will receive extended media coverage in the a&s Adria magazine and on its online portal.
Nomination and Fee Structure
Starting with the 2025 edition, a new nomination fee structure is being introduced:
- Exhibitors are entitled to submit two nominations free of charge. Each additional nomination will be charged €100 per category.
- Non-exhibitors will be charged €100 per nomination.
The deadline for submitting nominations is September 10, 2025.
As part of the Adria Security Summit 2025, which will feature over 150 exhibitors and attract more than 3,000 participants, the a&s Adria Awards offer a valuable platform for industry visibility, peer recognition, and regional leadership.
More information, including submission guidelines and voting details, is available at https://adriasecuritysummit.com/as-adria-awards/ , or via email at awards@asadria.com.