Awards
Committees nominate, vote, and award winners annually.
NCISS Awards
Each year, prior to the Annual Conference, select committees comprised of past recipients of each Award, forward their nominations to the Awards Committee Chair. Nominations for all the Awards include a brief account of the service and contributions given to the profession by the nominee which qualifies him or her for the Award nomination. Once nominations have been made, circulated and discussed, the committees vote and a winner is selected. The Awards are presented at the Annual conference.
John J. Duffy Memorial Achievement Award
Named for NCISS’s first President (1976–1978), John J. Duffy of Per Mar Security Services. The Council’s highest honor, presented every other year to a regular member who has exhibited the highest standards of conduct and service to the private investigation and security industries. In alternate years, the award may honor a person or entity outside regular membership for exemplary service or heroism.
Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award
The Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award is given annually in memory of the late Wayne J. Wunder, security pioneer and founder of Continental Secret Service in Toledo, Ohio, as well as past President of NCISS (1984-1985). The award recognizes exceptional contributions to NCISS by members who characteristically are not in the forefront in terms of recognition.
Vinson Award
The Vinson Award for Outstanding Service is presented annually, since 2012, to an elected Director, Committee Chair, or other member in recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to NCISS, in memory of Joseph D. Vinson, Sr. and in appreciation for service to the Council of other Vinson executives.