Alwinco Recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the Southern Africa OSPAs
Security risk assessment OSPA – We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have named Alwinco’s André Mundell a finalist in the Outstanding Security Consultant category for his work in independent security risk assessments.
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a corporate office in Richards Bay, led by André Mundell, an OSPA finalist. This process identified risks that standard evaluations often miss and enabled practical, actionable measures to improve the property’s overall safety and security.
If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you would like us to cover, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We will create and publish articles tailored to your interests on our website.
The OSPAs internationally acknowledge and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the global security industry.
Independent panels of regional experts, guided by a strict code of ethics, rigorously select the finalists. They assess each nominee’s contribution based on criteria such as ethical standards, innovation, influence, and enduring impact on the profession.
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a school in Polokwane, identifying vulnerabilities that standard assessments often overlook. This process allows us to recommend practical measures that improve the overall safety and security of the premises.
If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you would like us to cover, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We will create and publish articles on our website tailored to your interests.
A statement featured on the official OSPAs website reads:
The Security Hall of Fame recognizes security professionals who excel in their field. Judges assess them on their entire careers, and each has won an OSPA Lifetime Achievement Award in their respective countries or regions. We are delighted to recognize and honor those who excel the most.
This recognition is a testament to André Mundell’s lifelong dedication to impartial and effective security risk assessment. It also highlights Alwinco’s leading role in advancing objective and independent risk assessment practices, not only in South Africa but also on the international stage.
What sets us apart from traditional security consultants is our distinctive approach:
At Alwinco, we examine risk through the viewpoint of the criminal. This perspective allows us to uncover genuine vulnerabilities and offer our clients actionable, evidence-based solutions. This nomination is a reflection of the trust our clients place in our integrity, independence, and the practical value of our work.
We would like to express our gratitude to our clients and reiterate our commitment to challenging outdated security practices, revealing actual security risks, and providing long-term strategic insight that extends beyond simply checking boxes or selling security hardware.
This nomination honors us, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with independent security risk assessments.
The OSPAs website has published the official announcement.
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Alwinco provides professional security risk assessments nationwide. We have an established presence in Gauteng (including Pretoria, Johannesburg, Fourways, Rivonia, and Centurion), as well as Bloem, Durban, and Cape Province.