MLA EXPO
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REVIEW
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: EXPO25 Awards
» EXPO25 WAS ALSO ABOUT recognising the incredible talent across the locksmith community. The weekend’ s awards celebrated the very best in the trade, from innovation to creativity:
Val Stokes Award Joanne Milne-Rowe, Managing Director, Codelocks
Jo was chosen as the winner of the Val Stokes Award because of her contribution to the locksmith industry, her meteoric rise within Codelocks and being an inspiration for other women in the industry.
organisation that I have continuously looked up to throughout my 40 years in the security business.
I am looking forward to continuing to support the MLA during my retirement to ensure that it remains at the forefront of educating both its membership and the public and commercial end users in the latest techniques to safeguard life and property.”
Best Product Souber Tools
Another hard year with so many new products on offer, but we felt that Souber tools new Composite door( inside basic system) CDIS would be universally welcomed by all working locksmiths as these doors are now so common and on sale via a huge amount of EXPO25 exhibitors.
What an amazing experience!” Clint Robertson, Sales Director, Access2 Ltd.
Best Stand Dorix
Dorix took centre stage of expo 2025 with their 360 degree stand with a red carpet up to their products. Fully operational doors for us to test products and a great display of products for everyone to enjoy.
“ It was both a genuine surprise and an absolute honour to be awarded the Val Stokes award.
I’ ve received so much love and respect from everyone, it’ s been overwhelming.
If my story inspires just one person to step up and champion the industry that they love, it’ s all been worthwhile.”
Chubb Award Dion McAllister
Dion was chosen as the winner of the Chubb award for everything he has done for the association over many years, always volunteering and always putting the membership and association first in everything he does.
“ I was truly honoured to receive the Chubb award from the industry leading
“ We gave ourselves 15 months to develop as many UPVC solutions to show at the MLA Lock Expo. To receive the award has told us how well the trade love these new kits. Thanks to the MLA!” Paul Souber, Souber Tools
Most Creative Stand Access2 Ltd
Access2 won most creative stand because it was the one stand everyone was talking about. It was interactive, very good play on words name and, after completing your puzzle, you even got a beer at the end!
“ We were delighted to bring the‘ Lock Inn’ to life at MLA Expo 2025 and take home the most creative stand award.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined in the fun, enjoyed the beers, had a go at the darts and explored our products up close.
“ We were absolutely delighted to win the best stand award at this year’ s MLA Expo. It’ s testament to all the hard work that went into the show from the entire team at DORIX and to have this recognised makes us very proud. We’ re not resting on our laurels though and are already planning to be even better in 2027!” John Gill, VP Sales & Marketing, Dorix
Nigel Rose Award Highest Marks in the MLA Qualification 2023, Adam Cowell and Highest Marks in the MLA Qualification 2024 Stephen Pain
These awards showcase the skills, innovation, and dedication that make the locksmith industry thrive— and remind us all why MLA EXPO is the ultimate place to celebrate excellence.
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