Mission 500 closes out ISC West 2025 with celebration of industry changemakers

MIAMI—Mission 500, the security industry's nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, ended ISC West 2025 on a high note with its annual awards ceremony, which celebrated individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact through service and philanthropy.

The Mission 500 Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 3, at The Bridge within the ISC West exhibit hall.

This year’s Mission 500 Humanitarian Award was presented to Allie Copeland, chief transformation officer at ADI Global Distribution. The Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals in the security industry who make meaningful contributions to those in need, something Copeland exemplifies through her passionate support of charitable causes like St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Mission 500 and her extensive commitment to volunteerism.

The Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is designed to honor companies in the security industry that make important contributions to those in need. Holmes Security Systems was recognized this year for its deep-rooted commitment to community safety and disaster relief. This includes its record-breaking Crimestoppers fundraising, assistance with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, and a company-wide culture of hands-on volunteerism that continues to uplift the communities it serves.

“We are always blown away by the generosity and dedication exhibited by those we honor through the Mission 500 awards, and this year’s honorees are no exception,” said Jason Lutz, chair of Mission 500. “The goal of these awards is to first and foremost bring attention to those who make an effort to positively impact their communities, but also to inspire others within our industry to follow their example.”

Hosted by Lutz, the 2025 Mission 500 Awards Ceremony also honored top finishers of the Mission 500 5K/2K, which took place earlier that morning at Sunset Park. Brian Gass finished in first place, followed by James Goddard in second place, and Carter Schmid in third place among the male runners. On the women’s side, Amanda Venafro took first place, with Amanda Hoskins finishing second and former Security Systems News Editor Martha Entwistle coming in third. Awards were also given to the top three male and female racers in their respective age group.

Finally, Lutz surprised previous Mission 500 Co-Chairs Janet Fenner and Tracy Larson with the inaugural Chairman’s Award. “These ladies helped steer Mission 500 through a pivotal time in our history, helping build relationships, expand our reach, and ensure every initiative stayed true to our mission,” said Lutz. “They deserved to be recognized for their hard work, and it only seemed fitting that they be recipients of our first-ever Chairman’s Award.”

For more information about Mission 500 and its initiatives, please visit www.mission500.org. To view the full results of the 2025 Mission 500 5K/2K, please visit https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/szafwwnbbt6rzzb3/results?subEvent=224644