The awards were evaluated by an esteemed jury panel, chaired by Rajan Luthra, Head-Special Projects, Chairman’s Office, Reliance Industries Ltd., alongside co-chair Bhaskar Rao, IPS, Former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru
The TIWIISS 2025 event brought together some of the finest minds in the security and safety industry to honour outstanding women professionals and organisations championing gender diversity and inclusion. Held with enthusiasm and purpose, the event recognised individuals making significant strides in security, safety, and cybersecurity, while also acknowledging companies fostering women’s empowerment in the workforce.
The awards were evaluated by an esteemed jury panel, chaired by Rajan Luthra, Head-Special Projects, Chairman’s Office, Reliance Industries Ltd., alongside co-chair Bhaskar Rao, IPS, Former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru. Other jury members included Nappinai N S, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court and Founder of Cyber Saathi; Sahima Datta, Global Security Programme Manager, Corporate Security at Shell; and Sumit Singh, Director, Compliance & Risk, Global Consumer Bank at Citi.
Recognising Women Leaders
The Women Leaders in Security & Safety Awards celebrated professionals who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and commitment to the sector. Among the honourees:
Security Leadership Excellence: Rashmi Bhangale
Security & Safety Innovator: Jyoti Khetarpal
Safe Community Advocate: Priyanka Vaidyanath
Cybersecurity Champion: Dr. Abhilasha Rakesh Vyas
Emerging Security Leader: Uplabdhi Singh
Trailblazer in Security/Safety Education: Er. Kritika
Executive Champion for Women’s Safety: Major Rajendra Sonawane, Veteran
Each awardee was recognised for their unique contributions in their fields, reflecting the event’s commitment to encouraging more women to take on leadership roles within the industry.
Organisations Championing Inclusion
TIWIISS 2025 also acknowledged organisations that have actively supported women’s safety and empowerment in the workplace:
CSR Excellence in Women’s Safety: G4S Secure Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Corporate Excellence in Women’s Safety & Inclusion: Vedanta Group
Innovative Safety Technology Award: Tata Communications
These organisations have set a benchmark in promoting gender diversity, ensuring safety, and creating inclusive work environments.
Keynotes and Insightful Discussions
The event featured engaging keynote addresses and panel discussions aimed at providing valuable insights to industry professionals.
In his keynote, Bhaskar Rao, IPS, shared reflections from his career, particularly highlighting the growing presence of women in law enforcement. “During my tenure, I appointed 12 women DCPs. It was important to me to ensure gender diversity in leadership,” he said, underlining the importance of representation at decision-making levels.
Another notable session was delivered by Rajan Luthra, titled Asset Protection 101 – From D5 to A3. He outlined strategic approaches for risk mitigation and loss prevention in an evolving security landscape. An in-depth article covering his session is set to be published by SECURITY TODAY soon.
Launch of Women In Security Survey Report
A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Women in Security Survey Report, developed in collaboration with IIRIS Consulting. The report offers crucial, data-driven insights into leadership gaps, gender diversity, and industry challenges. Its findings are expected to guide future efforts toward building more inclusive security teams and addressing the systemic barriers faced by women in the sector.
The success of TIWIISS 2025 was made possible by the dedicated efforts of jury members, speakers, panellists, sponsors, and attendees who came together to champion the cause of women’s empowerment in security and safety. While the event coincided with International Women’s Day, its message resonates far beyond a single day of celebration.
As the industry continues to evolve, TIWIISS 2025 has reaffirmed the importance of breaking barriers and fostering environments where women leaders can thrive—ensuring that inclusion remains at the forefront every day of the year.
