ABOUT THE 64th ANNUAL AWARDS/HONORS GALA

Taking place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel, the Illinois Security Professionals Association (ISPA) is hosting the premier awards and recognition program offered in the State of Illinois recognizing Security Professionals, Law Enforcement, Fire Life Safety, Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This is considered "The Place to Be" on December 9th.

Join us as we celebrate the best of the best in the security profession who have gone above and beyond in the performance of their duties. We will also be recognizing the top two awardees with the Laurence P. Mulcrone Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Lindberg Bell Security Executive of the Year Award.

Featuring the Chicago Garda Pipes and Drums at the the opening ceremonies:

EVENT DATE/HOURS

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Registration/Networking - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Awardee/Dignitary Photo Shoot -10:15 am - 11:00 am
Program begins -11:00 am
Lunch served -11:50 am - 12:50 pm
Presentation of awards: 12:50 pm - 2:15 pm

LOCATION

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel
Regency Ballroom - (2nd floor)
2233 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, IL

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?

Click here to view sponsorship opportunities available for this premier event.

DRESS FOR THE EVENT

The dress code is business attire.   

CELEBRATE WITH THE BEST OF THE BEST

Join us in recognizing the top two award recipients as they receive the:
* Lindberg Bell Security Executive of the Year Award

* Laurence P. Mulcrone Lifetime Achievement Award

AND A MULTITUDE OF OTHER OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS

Purchase Gala tickets here:  

1) LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS: NOVEMBER 30, 2025   

2) Members, login using your username and password

3) New Customers: click on a New Customer and create your personal account.

Once logged in you can purchase your tickets.         

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

PARKING

Valet Parking: Available for $38 at the main entrance to the Hyatt Hotel.

Discounted Self Parking: Available for $28. Please ask for parking coupon at the Gala registration table.