Securitas UK sponsor Gratitude statue

OUTSTANDING ACT

Winners of this year's Outstanding Act at the British Security Awards, Securitas UK are sponsoring a sculpture to represent security officers to recognised the critical work being carried out on the frontline.

Gratitude, a spectacular public art installation to thank NHS staff and all key workers for their ongoing courage and dedication, is being developed by leading global public art producer Wild in Art, and plans to open in Birmingham in summer 2021, ahead of a free to visit tour across the UK which aims to take in high profile, accessible locations including Edinburgh and London.

The image of key workers standing together, but apart, is one of the abiding images of this time, and Gratitude will connect people and communities, artists and businesses, NHS staff and all key workers, inviting people to come together, reflect and show their appreciation.

Impactful and reflective, Gratitude brings together 49 uniquely-designed human form sculptures, sponsored by businesses, in a display which invites contemplation and takes visitors on a creative journey of discovery. We strongly support the BSIA's campaign to raise public awareness of the value of key workers in the security industry and one of the ways we are doing this is by sponsoring Gratitude, to thank all key workers for their work during the pandemic.

“We’re committed to doing our part to change people’s perceptions of the role and value of security officers, ” confirms Shaun Kennedy, Country President, Securitas UK. “Time and again our colleagues go above and beyond to protect people and property. They were doing this before COVID struck, and they ’ ve continued to keep businesses and local communities safe throughout the global pandemic. ”

The recognition of security officers as key workers is the start of a re-appraisal; as we exit lockdown, security officers will have a crucial role in supporting public confidence, particularly as we all start to navigate communal spaces again.