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NACD Directorship 100

Nominations

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Directorship 100 Overview

About the Awards

Nominations

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 call for nominations by recognizing peers, colleagues, or mentors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to exemplary governance practices this year.

The 2025 awards will recognize over 100 directors and governance professionals, including recipients of the esteemed B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award and Directors of the Year honors.

2026 Call for Nominations will open Spring 2026.

SEE AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS & CRITERIA

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