Awards and global recognition

International excellence in business continuity and resilience

Resilience Guard GmbH is recognised internationally for its expertise in business continuity management, cyber resilience, crisis preparedness, and organisational resilience across regulated and high impact sectors.

Our work is grounded not only in multinational delivery, but also in global professional acknowledgement through the most respected resilience institutions worldwide.

Awards and industry recognition are not symbolic. They represent independent validation that an organisation operates at the highest professional standard in resilience practice, methodology, leadership, and delivery quality.

For clients operating in critical infrastructure, finance, energy, technology, and regulated supply chains, this recognition provides measurable assurance that Resilience Guard delivers resilience capability aligned with international excellence.

Three internationally recognised resilience accolades
Resilience Guard GmbH is proud to be the only specialist resilience consultancy with a record of multiple
internationally recognised awards and commendations, including:

• BCI Global Business Continuity Award Winner, Business Continuity Manager of the Year
• CIR Business Continuity Award Highly Commended, Business Continuity Manager of the Year
• Participation in the BCI Global Awards judging panel

Together, these distinctions position Resilience Guard among the most globally acknowledged organisations in the resilience discipline.

BCI global business continuity award winner
Resilience Guard GmbH has received the highest level of international recognition from the Business Continuity Institute through the award:

Winner, Business Continuity Manager of the Year
This is one of the most prestigious distinctions in the global resilience profession. It reflects exceptional achievement in:

• leadership in business continuity management
• measurable resilience impact across complex environments
• crisis and disruption governance excellence
• trusted advisory capability at multinational level

The BCI Global Awards are widely regarded as the leading benchmark of professional recognition in organisational resilience.

CIR business continuity award recognition
In 2011, Resilience Guard received global distinction through the CIR Business Continuity Awards, recognised as:

Highly Commended, Business Continuity Manager of the Year

The CIR awards represent one of the longest established resilience award programmes internationally, acknowledging excellence in business continuity leadership and professional contribution.

This commendation reflects Resilience Guard’s long standing expertise and recognised impact in the continuity discipline.

Recognised at global awards ceremonies in London
Resilience Guard’s international recognition has been honoured at prestigious ceremonies in London, reflecting the highest level of industry acknowledgement.

2012 BCI business continuity awards gala
The 2012 awards ceremony took place at the iconic Madame Tussauds Museum in London, one of the most distinguished venues ever to host the global resilience community.

2014 BCI global business continuity awards
The 2014 Global Awards Gala was held in London, bringing together leading resilience organisations and professionals from across Europe and the international marketplace.

These ceremonies represent the central stage of global resilience recognition, where the discipline’s most impactful leaders are acknowledged.

Contribution to global resilience standards
Resilience Guard’s role within the global resilience profession extends beyond award recognition.

In both 2013 and 2015, Resilience Guard was invited to contribute directly to the integrity of the discipline through participation in the judging panel of the BCI Global Business Continuity Awards.

Serving on the judging panel reflects a unique level of peer trust and standing, confirming Resilience Guard as a reference authority capable of evaluating resilience excellence at the highest international level.

Awards timeline
Resilience Guard’s international recognition includes:

• 2011 CIR Business Continuity Awards, Highly Commended, Business Continuity Manager of the Year
• 2012 BCI Awards Gala recognition, hosted at Madame Tussauds Museum, London
• 2013 Invitation to serve on the BCI Global Awards judging panel
• 2014 BCI Global Business Continuity Award Winner, Business Continuity Manager of the Year, Gala in London
• 2015 Second invitation to serve on the BCI Global Awards judging panel

This record reflects more than achievement. It represents sustained international acknowledgement of resilience excellence.

What this recognition means for our clients
For organisations engaging Resilience Guard GmbH, these accolades provide meaningful assurance that our work is:

• internationally benchmarked
• aligned with leading practices in ISO 22301 business continuity
• grounded in award recognised expertise, not generic consulting
• respected within the global professional resilience community
• trusted in critical sectors and multinational operating environments

Global recognition confirms that Resilience Guard delivers resilience outcomes with the rigour, credibility, and experience expected at the highest level.

Frequently asked questions: Awards and recognition

What is the significance of Business Continuity Manager of the Year

This award recognises the highest level of professional leadership and resilience impact globally. It is granted only to individuals and organisations demonstrating exceptional contribution to business continuity and crisis preparedness.

Why does award recognition matter when selecting a resilience consultancy
Resilience programmes must withstand audit, regulatory scrutiny, supplier evaluation, and executive accountability. Global awards provide independent validation of expertise, delivery capability, and professional excellence.

What does Highly Commended distinction mean
Highly Commended recognition reflects exceptional professional standing and industry contribution, acknowledged by an international judging panel as exceeding standard finalist benchmarks.

What does judging panel membership indicate
Judging panel participation confirms peer level trust and positions Resilience Guard as a reference authority within the international resilience profession.

Does Resilience Guard apply these standards in all engagements
Yes. All engagements follow internationally aligned methodologies, including ISO 22301 frameworks, cyber resilience integration, crisis governance, and compliance aligned resilience obligations under NIS2 and DORA.

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Resilience Guard GmbH supports organisations across Switzerland, Europe, and international markets with award winning expertise in:

• business continuity management
• cyber resilience and operational disruption preparedness
• crisis management governance and exercising
• regulatory aligned resilience programmes
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