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March 3rd, 2026

University of Newcastle – Security Officer of the Year Awards

MSS Security is proud to celebrate another outstanding year supporting the University of Newcastle. Throughout 2025, our team demonstrated professionalism, resilience, and unwavering commitment during a year marked by major events, increased activism, and several critical incidents.

Our team delivered:
✔ 34k+ calls and 20k emails
✔ 41k+ security activities
✔ 330+ potential incidents prevented
✔ 2,200+ incidents responded to
✔ 25k safe shuttle transports
✔ #1 in the SFUN Student Satisfaction Survey for the 4th year running (93.1%)
✔ A new five-year contract supporting long-term stability

We also strengthened on‑site leadership with new operational roles and deeper integration with the University’s emergency management and preparedness initiatives.

Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients:
Regional Winners: Kyle Boyd (Callaghan), Kyle Cotton (Newcastle CBD), Kelvin Clark (Central Coast/Sydney)
Nick Jordan Award Runner-up: Gary French
Nick Jordan Award Winner: Sean Eggleton

A huge thank you to every MSS Security officer on campus. Your professionalism and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact on the University community.