Brian Sims, the editor of Security Installer's sister publication, SMT, has been presented with the prestigious Skills for Security National Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Security Business Sector.

The award honours "the industry's unsung heroes who ... have no vested interest other than to lead the security industry forward into the future, altruistically and with true passion".

Skills for Security, (formerly SITO) is the national training and educational body which works with employers and awarding bodies, including City & Guilds, to raise skills levels.

Stefan Hay, Skills for Security's business development director, told national conference delegates at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, that Brian had determinedly pursued the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for security managers, directors and operational personnel.