In this week’s Security News Roundup, TMA/SDM announce the winners of the 2026 Monitoring Center Excellence Awards, SDM 100 dealers choose their top brands, and the industry celebrates the life and legacy of Jerry D. Howe.
This is one of the association’s highest honors recognizing extraordinary leadership, service and dedication to the electronic security and life safety industry.
The awards recognize outstanding monitoring centers and industry professionals who demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation and service to customers, communities and the alarm monitoring industry.
Jones received these awards in recognition of his achievement in redefining facility services through AI-driven innovation for security, workforce management and operational excellence.
These awards highlight individuals who go beyond technical proficiency — demonstrating leadership, integrity and a deep understanding that every installation, service call and customer interaction contributes to the reputation and value of the security profession.