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ESX is different from all other industry conferences and shows because it’s owned by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and Electronic Security Association (ESA). The revenue generated by the conference will remain within the industry to be used for programming, education, legislative activities and public relations to benefit your company.

ESA Weinstock and Jackson Awards Celebration

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Country Music Hall of Fame

Truly an industry inspiration, this event celebrates ESA’s top volunteer leader and a lifetime contributor. Learn about what made the award winners great. Mix and mingle with the who’s who of security over delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

Join us for a fun evening!

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Neighboring the new Music City Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum illustrates the history of country music.

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments, and tear-stained lyric sheets on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits, state-of-the-art design and menu of consistent live performances make this experience a must while in the Music City.

Exhibits at the Hall of Fame and Museum open during ESX include “Sing Me Back Home: The Journey Begins – Folk Roots to the 1960s”,” Dreaming My Dreams: The Journey Continues – 1960s to the Present”, “Historic RCA Studio B”, “The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens Merle Haggard”, “California Country”, and “Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour.”

Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year

This nationally-acclaimed award honors the memory of NBFAA co-founder and past president Morris F. Weinstock and is considered the most prestigious honor in the electronic security and life safety industry. First presented in 1970, the award was initiated by the family of Morris F. Weinstock to honor his lifetime work and commitment to the alarm industry. The winner is chosen by past recipients of the award.

2012 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year: David Koenig, Partner, Capital Fire & Security

David M. Koenig has been involved in the security industry since selecting it as his career in 1981. He has held a number of management positions in firms large and small that have provided a variety of security services including electronic card access systems, burglar alarm systems, fire alarm systems, uniformed security officers and patrol services, UL central monitoring station services and locksmithing. His experience includes sales, system installation, project management, design, budgeting, consulting and business management.

He is a member of American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and has achieved the designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He has been a long time volunteer leader in the local ASIS chapter and the Wisconsin Electronic Security Association holding a number of responsibilities in each organization including being a Past President of these organizations.

He served as a board member of the Electronic Security Association (the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association) from Wisconsin, in 1991 to 1993 and 2002 thru 2005. He is currently the Treasurer of the ESA. He was recognized by ESA in 1993 as Professional Alarm Technician of the Year and in 2010 as the recipient of the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award.

"This great honor is a tribute to everything David has done for ESA and the security industry,” said Dan Budinoff, recipient of last year’s Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year award. "I can’t think of a better person to succeed me as the winner of this award.”

"David’s knowledge, experience, and leadership have had a significant impact on our association and the industry,” said ESA President John Knox. "We are proud to honor David with this award for the countless hours he has dedicated to ESA as a volunteer leader.”

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Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award

Honoring the memory of 1950-51 NBFAA President Sara E. Jackson, this distinguished award is given annually to the ESA committee chair or volunteer who displays outstanding leadership. The recipient of this award is chosen by the current ESA president.

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