BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards 2025, nominations open now
early bird date extended to 31st December 2024
The wait is over! Nominations are now open for India’s exclusive 40 Under 40 Security Awards, set to take place in March 2025 in New Delhi. If you are a security leader under 40, this is your opportunity to gain well-deserved recognition.
BW Businessworld and BW Security World have announced the 2nd edition of the prestigious “BW Security World 40 Under 40 Awards 2025,” following the overwhelming success of the inaugural event. This year’s theme, “Celebrating The NextGen: 40 Visionaries Under 40,” underscores the conference and awards ceremony’s commitment to honoring India’s most dynamic young leaders in the security sector.
What Event Offers
The Conference and Awards Ceremony will celebrate talented young professionals who are safeguarding our digital and physical realms while demonstrating leadership, innovation, and excellence in their careers. Beyond recognition, the event provides unmatched opportunities for networking, professional exposure, and knowledge sharing through exclusive panel discussions and presentations by industry leaders.
Who Should Apply?
This award is open to professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to the security industry. Eligible roles include Chief Security Officers (CSOs), Security Managers & Risk Consultants, Cybersecurity Experts & CISOs, Corporate Security Investigators, Directors, VPs, Supervisors in Security, or any professional with leadership qualities who has managed teams, led projects, and made significant contributions in their career or the industry.
Why Should You Nominate?
Industry Recognition: Gain the most prestigious acknowledgment for your exceptional skills and achievements. Let your success inspire others and solidify your position as a leader in the industry.
Professional Exposure: Elevate your career with a prestigious accolade from BW Security World. Winners will also be featured in the next issue of BW Security World magazine.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with India’s top industry leaders, peers, and change-makers. Expand your career by creating new business opportunities.
Knowledge Sharing: Attend exclusive presentations and panel discussions by thought leaders on critical topics to find solutions and innovate.
Brand Visibility: Showcase your achievements and innovative solutions through BW platforms. Winners will also be announced on BW Security World’s social platforms.
Meet Co-Jury Chairs
The awards are guided by two distinguished co-jury chairs:
Maj. Manjit Rajain, Founder & Global Chairman of Tenon Group of Companies
Rajeev Sharma, Country Managing Director at G4S Corporate Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Eminent Jury Members
Dr. Anurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld and Founder of exchange4media
Kalyan Bose, President, British Business Group
Daksha Bharadwaj, Architect and Environmental Planner, and Founder Trustee of the Satyakam Bharadwaj Vedic Research Foundation
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Advisor at BW Security World and Professor at BITS Pilani
Prof. (Capt) SB Tyagi, Chief Councillor at ICISSM
Col. Samrendra Mohan Kumar, Co-Founder and MD of MitKat Advisory
Rupal Sinha, President of BVG India
Gurpawan Singh, President of IIRIS Consulting
Veena Gupta, Founder-President of Seam Risk Solutions
Saurabh Bareja, Director of Global Physical Security at Concentrix
Rekha Gairola, Risk Management and Security Resilience Leader
Col. Shakti Rana, Head of Personnel Security (Global) at Nokia
Capt. Vikas Yadav, CSP, AVSEC & Head of Security at PVR INOX
Important Dates
The Early Bird Deadline has been extended to 31st December 2024. This is the perfect time to take the first step toward industry recognition.
How To Apply
To submit your nomination, visit our official platform. Don’t let this opportunity pass by! https://bwevents.co.in/bwsecurityworld/40under40-awards-2025/
Contact Details for Nominations and Sponsorships
For nominations and registrations:
Shaileesh Pal at +91 82794 78154 | shaileesh@businessworld.in
For sponsorships and partnerships:
Shilpa Chandel at +91 99586 93775 | shilpa@businessworld.in
All nominees are invited to the exclusive gala awards ceremony, a memorable evening of recognition and celebration with India’s top industry leaders. With ICISS as the Knowledge Partner, this landmark event is set to raise the bar in India’s security landscape.

