Cathy Lanier, senior vice president and chief of security at the National Football League (NFL), will be recognized with the Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award at the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition on June 23-25, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi.
The Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a professional whose career includes multiple achievements and contributions to sports safety and security. The recipient’s service, commitment, ingenuity, and integrity must have elevated the profession to new levels to warrant this prestigious honor. Read More.