The Security Innovator Award is the industry’s only 100% peer-nominated program to recognize the innovative contributions made by individuals in the security industry.
2026 Houston Business Journal Most Admired CEOs - Shaun Castillo
Shaun Castillo
The Houston Business Journal Most Admired CEO Award recognizes top chief executives and nonprofit leaders across the Houston metropolitan area based on career achievements, innovation, and community service.
The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks the largest U.S. firms by North American revenue from electronic security projects (excluding RMR). It covers companies that earn a significant portion of their revenue from the sale, design, installation, and service of multi-technology security systems, including access control, video surveillance, alarms, and perimeter security. Published since 1996, the report focuses on firms serving commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets.
Along with being named a 2026 Top Workplace, Pref‑Tech was recognized with eight USA Today Culture Excellence Awards, including Employee Appreciation, Employee Well‑Being, Leadership, Innovation, Work‑Life Flexibility, Professional Development, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.
Preferred Technologies, LLC has been awarded one of USA Today Top Workplaces for 2026. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
Our partners at Bartlett Cocke General Contractors received an Outstanding Construction Award from the Austin AGC for their work at Round Rock Early College High School. As a subcontractor on the project, Pref‑Tech was honored to receive a participation award at the Austin AGC Award Banquet.
PSA Committee Full Sail Award
Delilah Palacios
Delilah Palacios received a PSA Committee Full Sail Award, recognizing her dedication and ongoing contributions to the PSA committee mission and goals.
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Technician Excellence Award
Ryan Nelson
This award recognizes top-performing professionals in the security industry who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and superior customer service.
2025 Security Innovator Awards
Shannon Richardson
The Security Innovator Award is the industry’s only 100% peer-nominated program to recognize the innovative contributions made by individuals in the security industry.
The Genetec Channel Partner Awards recognize outstanding achievements in innovation, customer service, and excellence in delivering Genetec solutions. They celebrate the dedication and expertise of the Genetec channel partner network in providing cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to customers across the United States and Canada. Award winners are selected based on several key criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in implementing Genetec solutions.
Pref-Tech distinguished itself by pairing innovative technology with a genuine focus on client success, backed by smooth implementation and real results.
Genetec 2025 USA Public Sector Partner of the Year
The Genetec Channel Partner Awards recognize outstanding achievements in innovation, customer service, and excellence in delivering Genetec solutions. They celebrate the dedication and expertise of the Genetec channel partner network in providing cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to customers across the United States and Canada. Award winners are selected based on several key criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in implementing Genetec solutions.
The SDM 100 has been published since 1991. Its primary objective is to measure consumer dollars gained by security companies, in order to present an account of the size of the market captured by the 100 largest providers. SDM 100 companies are ranked by their recurring monthly revenue. RMR is the revenue associated with the contractual agreement between a security company and its subscriber — derived from customer billing for services such as monitoring, contracted service/system maintenance, security-as-a-service and managed/cloud solutions, a
The Bosch Platinum Partner Award recognizes companies that excel in the security industry through innovation, outstanding service, and a strong commitment to partnership with Bosch. This distinction honors top-tier security partners who deliver exceptional solutions and expertise in Bosch Security and Safety Systems.
USA Today Top Workplaces 2025
Preferred Technologies, LLC has been awarded one of USA Today Top Workplaces for 2025. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
The awards, hosted by PSA and Security Systems News for the fourth year, aspire to identify the leading systems integrators within the security industry, from smaller, local integrators all the way up to the big nationals.
Our IT Director, Mark Roland accepted the South Central Dealer of the Year award his week and we are excited to share the news. This accomplishment highlights our team’s dedication and effort.
2024 South Central Region Partner of the Year
The Genetec Channel Partner Awards recognize outstanding achievements in innovation, customer service, and excellence in delivering Genetec solutions. They celebrate the dedication and expertise of the Genetec channel partner network in providing cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to customers across the United States and Canada. Award winners are selected based on several key criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in implementing Genetec solutions.
2024 Genetec Public Sector Partner of the Year - USA
The Genetec Channel Partner Awards recognize outstanding achievements in innovation, customer service, and excellence in delivering Genetec solutions. They celebrate the dedication and expertise of the Genetec channel partner network in providing cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to customers across the United States and Canada. Award winners are selected based on several key criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in implementing Genetec solutions.
Preferred Technologies, LLC has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Houston Chronicle and Austin American-Statesman Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
When security challenges are complex, organizations need a partner they can trust. Pref‑Tech designs, builds, and services integrated security systems with precision and craftsmanship—so you can focus on what matters most.
