MERLION AWARDS 2026

The Merlion Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in product innovation and service excellence across the security, fire, workspace safety, emergency services, audiovisual and lighting industries. Designed for the industry, by the industry, these prestigious awards honour companies that push the boundaries of innovation and set new standards in safety, security, and technology solutions.

Winning a Merlion Award grants industry-wide recognition and the opportunity to showcase award-winning solutions at Safety & Security Asia (SSA) 2026, organised by Nineteen Group.


 

 

 

 

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Awards Categories and information

protect

Safety, Security & Resilience

Protecting people. Protecting assets. Building resilience.

Recognising products and solutions that help organisations prevent risk, respond to threats and create safer, more resilient environments.

From security and fire protection to workplace safety, emergency response and preparedness, this category celebrates innovations delivering tangible improvements in the protection of people, property, assets and communities.

  • This category includes:
    Security and protection | Fire and life safety | Health and workplace safety | Emergency services | Risk, resilience and preparedness
  • Enter if your innovation helps to:
    Protect people and assets, reduce risk, improve safety, strengthen resilience or enable faster and more effective responses.

connect

Smart Buildings & Integrated Technology

Bringing systems together to create smarter, safer environments.

Recognising solutions that connect people, technology, buildings and infrastructure to improve safety, visibility, efficiency and the way environments are managed.

From intelligent buildings and integrated security to IoT and connected workplace technologies, this category celebrates innovations that turn separate systems into smarter, more responsive environments.

  • This category includes:
    Smart buildings | Integrated systems | IoT and connected technology | Building management | Access and security technology | Workplace technology
  • Enter if your innovation helps to:
    Connect systems, improve visibility, automate processes, integrate technology or create safer and more intelligent environments.

innovate

AI, Emerging & Transformative Technology

Technology changing what is possible.

Recognising breakthrough technologies and new approaches that are transforming the way safety, security and resilience challenges are understood and addressed.

From artificial intelligence and automation to robotics, immersive technology and emerging digital solutions, this category celebrates innovations that challenge conventional approaches and create new possibilities for the industry.

  • This category includes:
    AI and machine learning | Automation and robotics | Immersive technology | Digital solutions | Predictive technology | Emerging technologies
  • Enter if your innovation helps to:
    Solve a new or existing challenge in a fundamentally different way, use emerging technology to improve outcomes, or open up new possibilities for the industry.

who can participate?

  • Safety & Security Asia (SSA) 2026 Exhibitors – Companies showcasing their products and solutions at the event. 
  • *Other Solution Providers – Industry innovators who wish to submit their groundbreaking technologies for recognition 

*Terms and conditions apply:  
Shortlisted companies are required to participate as exhibitors and/or sponsors at SSA 2026. 

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on: 

  • Innovation & Uniqueness – How does the product or solution push industry boundaries? 

  • Impact & Effectiveness – Does it enhance safety, security, or user experience? 
  • Sustainability & Market Potential – Is it scalable and environmentally conscious? 

  • Technology & Design Excellence – How does it stand out in functionality and aesthetics? 

Nomination & Judging Timeline

Open for Nomination & Entry

  • Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

  • Preliminary Judging: 16 October 2026
  • Finalists' Announcement: 30 October 2026 (Day 1 at Security Industry Conference) 

Submit Your Entry

Submissions Closed