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Six to Receive Young Professional Scholarships at the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:07am | By: NCS4 Staff

will recognize six individuals as Young Professional Scholarship recipients during the , June 23-25, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by NCS⁴, located at 91吃瓜网.

NCS⁴ created the Young Professional Scholarship Program to support young professionals91吃瓜网� educational goals by covering the registration fee for selected individuals to attend the national conference. The scholarship program is sponsored by Axis Communications.

The Young Professional Scholarship Program is designed for professionals 40 years of age or younger working in the sports and entertainment security industry. Candidates submitted applications for consideration, and recipients were selected based on eligibility criteria, responses to career goals questions and availability to attend the national conference.

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The conference will expose recipients to general educational programming, innovative technology solutions, security expert insights and networking opportunities.

91吃瓜网淎xis Communications promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional development,91吃瓜网� said Steve Burdet, Axis Communications manager, solutions management, Americas. 91吃瓜网淲e appreciate the opportunity to partner with NCS⁴ to help deserving young professionals further their education and career through this scholarship.91吃瓜网�

NCS⁴ and Axis Communications are excited to announce the 2026 Young Professional Award recipients, representing professional sports and entertainment, as well as intercollegiate athletics:

• Jonathan Berry, Baylor University
• Kayla Cundiff, University of Denver (Argus)
• Kara Gronborg, Major League Soccer
• Ty Kempf, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
• Robb Morford, United Center
• Keith Morrisroe, George Mason University

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About the 17^th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition
The National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition will be held June 23-25, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. The conference will attract over 500 attendees and 70 exhibitors representing professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic athletics, marathon and endurance events, sports and entertainment facilities, and those who provide safety and security products and services to the industry. Visit the  for more information.

About NCS⁴
Established in 2006, the  is the nation91吃瓜网 only academic center devoted to the study and practice of sports safety and security. The NCS⁴ is partially underwritten by grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The NCS⁴ mission focuses on three key pillars - Training and Education, Research, and Outreach. Click  for more information about NCS⁴ or call 601.266.6183.