Achievers & Accolades

Holmes Security receives national recognition at Resideo CONNECT 2025 awards

By Staff Report, posted 7 months ago
 Pictured fifth to the left is Lynnie Guzman, director of sales & marketing, Holmes Security System. Photo provided by: Holmes Security System 

Holmes Security Systems was recently recognized on Oct. 24, 2025 at the Resideo | First Alert annual CONNECT  awards dinner in Los Angeles, receiving two prestigious national honors: the 2025 Life Safety Award and the 2025 Making a Difference Award.

These awards celebrate Holmes Security’s deep commitment to protecting and serving the community - from supporting local nonprofits to providing relief for families in Western North Carolina after devastating hurricanes, and delivering rapid response to fires, falls and break-ins across the region.

“Our team leads with heart,” said Director of Sales & Marketing Lynnie Guzman in a press release. Guzman also attended the awards dinner in person to accept the awards on behalf of the company. “For us, it’s about showing up when it matters most-with purpose, compassion and exceptional service.

Holmes Security Systems has proudly served Eastern North Carolina since 1908, providing trusted life safety and security solutions to homes and businesses across the region.

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