07/06/2026
Nominations for the 2026 NZ Security Awards open on 29th June.
Get to know the Judges for this year's Awards:
Colin Pascoe
New Zealand Security Association (NZSA)
Colin Pascoe joined the NZ security industry in 1986 after immigrating to NZ from Zimbabwe and the UK.
His career has been predominantly in the alarm monitoring business and he founded a well known monitoring company for his previous employer in 2002 until its sale in 2022.
Colin works as an ambassador for the NZSA, including reviewing the member self-audits and assisting with developing policy.
He holds the New Zealand Diploma in Security Level 6 and a Diploma in Business Administration from Victoria University in Wellington.
Gary Morrison
New Zealand Security Association (NZSA)
Gary Morrison has spent most of his working career in the security industry and is highly regarded in New Zealand, and offshore, for his security knowledge and his work in lifting standards and performance within the industry.
A qualified accountant by trade, Gary joined Armourguard Security as a junior accountant and during his 20+ years with the company progressed through a number of senior management roles before eventually filling the role of General Manager for New Zealand and Fiji for over five years. During this time Gary led the company through significant growth and was recognised on several occasions as one of the parent company’s (Tyco International) outstanding leaders.
On leaving Armourguard, Gary established Icon Security Group, which over a ten-year period became New Zealand’s leading privately owned security operator and featured in the reality TV series, Noise Control. Having sold Icon Security in 2013, Gary filled some specialist consulting roles before accepting the position of CEO for the NZSA in 2016.
The association is the Peak Body representing licensed security providers in New Zealand. Under Gary’s leadership, the association has experienced significant growth and has become widely accepted as the voice for the industry and a strong advocate for lifting standards and the reputation of the industry.
Ngaire Kelaher
ASIS APAC region in NZ
Ngaire Kelaher is a senior security consultant and an experienced security professional with over 30 years in the security industry. She has been an ASIS International member for more than 20 years, holds ASIS International certifications (CPP and PSP), and previously served as ASIS Regional Vice President for Region 15A. She now sits on the ASIS Asia Pacific Regional Board, contributing to regional leadership and the advancement of professional security standards.
Ngaire brings extensive experience across security risk management, training, and operational security environments, and has served as a judge for industry awards and professional programmes. She is passionate about recognising excellence, innovation, and professionalism within the security sector and is proud to support the NZ Security Awards.
