L.I.S.T. Award
Leaders In Security & Technology
The Award
Security is often thankless work. Stratoscope’s L.I.S.T. Award is here to change that. This award acknowledges the “Leaders In Security + Technology” who apply their training to make sure every person and event is safe and secure. While we would be lost without our incredible CSOs and Directors, the world often forgets the industry’s frontline staff. These champions are our boots on the ground, ensuring everyone is safe from real-life harm and threats. It’s time we call them out and celebrate them for their hard work and dedication.
The Criteria
Stratoscope grants the L.I.S.T. Award each month to an under-appreciated or unrecognized frontline team member in sports and entertainment who exemplifies excellence and expertly applies their training in their role. We review nominations from across the country and choose winners based on criteria such as:
Loyalty to the team and company
Commitment to event and venue security
Peer-to-peer collaboration and communication
Innovation in products, people or processes
Demonstrated leadership in the field
Positive attitude and perspective
Outstanding overall performance
Nomination Form
September 2022 Winner
Kris Balles of SoFi Stadium / Hollywood Park
“Kris has been with SoFi Stadium/Hollywood Park from the beginning of security staff hiring. Kris has been recognized and rewarded for her conscientious and consistent quality work in the security department. She stepped up to take charge of the on-boarding for security staff and also assists with the onboarding of all staff. She did this without being asked.
She has proven to be a strong leader helping to build security staff through training and recognition. She is universally loved and respected by her security team. She is constantly striving for self improvement as well as inspiring the other members of the security department to take a strong professional approach to their responsibilities.“
— Russ Simons, Venue Solutions Group
Meet the L.I.S.T. Award winners of months past:
- August 2022: Pierre Frelix