Security Today Announces 2026 Govies Government Security Award Winners

The annual awards program, launched in 2009, recognizes 21 companies driving innovation and strengthening operational effectiveness across the global security marketplace.

Security Today is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of "The Govies" Government Security Awards. Launched in 2009, the program honors outstanding government security products across a variety of categories, recognizing organizations driving innovation across the global security marketplace.

“With evolving threats and rapid advances in technology, innovation has never been more important in the government security market,” said Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine. “The GOVIES winners represent the companies and solutions pushing the industry forward and helping organizations strengthen safety, security and operational effectiveness.”

This year, 21 companies are being recognized for their innovative technologies and solutions that help shape the future of government security.

For the full list of 2026 winners, visit the official Govies webpage on the Security Today website.

About the Author

Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of SecurityToday.com.

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