DHI Awards

DHI Achievement Awards

Many individuals give of themselves tirelessly to our organization and industry, and they must be duly recognized, honored, and, more importantly, thanked for their efforts. Each year, we recognize individuals who have shown exemplary effort and dedication to our industry with several awards. 

2026 DHI Achievement Awards - Nominations welcome until 11/13/2026

NOMINATE A MEMBER OR CHAPTER

2025 Achievement Awards

Fellow DHI Award

  • Richard Bradbury, FDHI, DEHC, DHC, CFDAI, DHT, AAADM
  • Rob Dippell FDHI

Award of Merit

  • Austin Watson, EHC

Distinguished Consultant Award

  • Katherine Britt, DAOC, CFDAI, FDHI
  • Mark A. Kuhn, DAHC, DEHC, CFDAI, FDHI, DHT, DHC, CDT, CSI

Robert G. Ryan Editorial Awards

Business Articles

First Place
Electronic Access Control Business Opportunities in the Long-term Care Market
By Kerby Lecka
Marketing Director, SDC–Security Door Controls
April 2024 Issue

Second Place
Repurpose, Reuse, Rejuvenate: Making the Most of Renovations
By Amy Sweeting
Product Manager for Interior Product Solutions, Construction Specialties
June/July 2024 Issue

 

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

First Place
A Systems-based Approach to School Safety
By Christin Kinman
End User Sales Consultant, Allegion
May 2024

Second Place
One Credential, Infinite Access: Redefining Multi-use Tenant Security
By Qianyan Cheng
Co-Founder and Vice President of Product Development, INOX by Unison Hardware
August 2024
 

Past Award Recipients

The DHI Awards Committee determines who among the nominees will be honored within our industry. The following is a list of past DHI Award Recipients: