Legends Awards
Retail Secure Legends Awards Program
The Retail Secure Legends Awards Program is designed to honour the exceptional contributions of individuals within the retail loss prevention industry who have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication in safeguarding businesses.
2026 Legends Award Winners
Tom Banks
Aritzia
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Conor Cox
Holt Renfrew
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Joe Esterreicher
Harry Rosen Inc.
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Dean Henrico
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Andrea Elliot
Moose Knuckles
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Tulio Baldesarra
Retired LP Executive
LEADERSHIP LEGEND
Nelson Lindquist
Lululemon
EMERGING LEGEND
Isabelle Godin
Giant Tiger
EMERGING LEGEND
Devon Rutledge
Gap INC
EMERGING LEGEND
Azhar Malik
Canadian Tire
EMEGING LEGEND
Jennifer DiCarlo
Sobeys
EMERGING LEGEND
Pardeep Mangat
Best Buy Inc.
EMERGING LEGEND
Leif Albano
Gap Inc.
IN-STORE LEGEND
Award & Nomination Information
This annual program seeks to spotlight those who have exhibited exemplary leadership, implemented effective loss prevention strategies, and made a significant impact on the security and integrity of retail operations. By acknowledging these Retail Secure Legends, the awards program aims to inspire others in the industry, foster a culture of excellence, and highlight the crucial role played by these individuals in maintaining safety, security, and profitability in retail.
Nominations are welcomed from across the industry, encompassing diverse roles such as store front employees, loss prevention officers, managers, and executives.
Nominated by their peers, winners are selected in three categories:
- Leadership Legend (Director and higher)
- Emerging Legend (any candidate who is not a Director or higher)
- In-Store Legend (anyone, including managers, who work directly in a store or customer facing location)
Eligibility
Must work in the Canadian retail industry with a specialty in loss prevention, asset protection, risk management, or equivalent.
Open to retail and suppliers within the industry.
Those nominating an individual for this award are asked to provide details on the following:
- Why they nominated this person for the award.
- Specific examples of the person’s achievements.
- How the person is contributing positively to the industry.
Application Deadline:
February 6, 2026
Winners Announced:
March 2, 2026
Celebratory Breakfast:
March 12, 2026
Awards Breakfast
The Retail Secure Legends Awards will be presented at a breakfast event on the morning of March 12, 2026 at the Retail Secure Conference.
Retail Secure full conference tickets include access to the awards breakfast. Individual tickets and tables can also be purchased independently of the conference and includes opening session.
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