The NRF PROTECT Awards stand as the pinnacle of recognition for those who champion retail safety in loss prevention and asset protection. It's not just an honor; it's a celebration of exceptional dedication and unparalleled contributions to the industry.
Help us celebrate our successes and recognize the hard work and talent within our ranks.
Awards will be presented at the event on June 9 at 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact programs@nrf.com.
Read the press release about the 2025 honorees and take a look back at the 2024 honorees.
The Ring of Excellence Award honors exemplary leaders in asset protection and loss prevention who have demonstrated a distinguished career in our industry. As leaders within their profession, recipients have had a profound impact on the retail industry, dedicating their professional careers to safeguarding their colleagues, customers and retail stores across the country. Recipients of this award are nominated by their peers in the industry and honored based on their career accomplishments in furthering the loss prevention and asset protection profession and the retail industry.
2025: Tony D'Onofrio, Paul Jones, Randy Meadows, Kathleen Smith
2024: Gary Johnson, Mike Lamb, Walter Palmer, John Velke
2023: Read Hayes, Joan Manson, Chad McIntosh, Chuck Miller, Keith White
2022: Van Carney, Alisa Dart
2019: Gus Downing
2018: Bob MacLea
2017: Gene Smith
2016: Joseph LaRocca
2015: Richard Mellor
2014: Daniel Doyle
2013: George Luciano
2011: John Hegan
2010: Jim Lee
2009: Sandy Katz, Gary Manson, George Slicho
2008: Robert Barry, James Bridges, Shelley Connors, Ben Guffy, Robert Ralickli, Joe Roessier, Doug Wicklander, Fred Wilson, Dave Zulawski
2007: John Christman, Richard Hollinger, David Myers, King Rogers, Lew Shealy
