December 7, 2026 | New York, NY

Celebrating Excellence in Board Leadership

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NACD Directorship 100^™

Recognizing Excellence in Board Leadership

Each year, a small group of directors set the bar for what strong board leadership looks like. The NACD Directorship 100 Awards recognize more than 100 of these leaders for the judgment, integrity, and oversight that drive long-term value across the organizations they serve.

NACD is excited to announce the 2026 finalists for its highest governance honors:

B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award – recognizing an individual whose distinguished career has had a lasting impact on corporate governance and board leadership.

Director of the Year Awards – honoring exceptional directors serving on public, private, and nonprofit boards who demonstrate exemplary governance, strategic oversight, and leadership.

These finalists represent the very best in governance and reflect the leadership, vision, and commitment that define board excellence.

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2025 NACD Directorship 100 Honorees

Richard K. Davis

B. KENNETH WEST LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Dow Chemical, Mastercard, Wells Fargo, Mayo Clinic, U.S. Bancorp (Frm.), Xcel Energy (Frm.), Make-A-Wish, America (Frm.)

George Vradenburg

Nonprofit Director of the Year

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, World Dementia Council

Yvonne Wassenaar

Private Company Director of the Year

JFrog Ltd. (NASDAQ: FROG), Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK), Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE: ANET), Private: Alation; Infoblox; Finout, Braze