NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
The NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards highlight forward-thinking boards that leverage the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion to enhance their governance and create long-term value for their organizations and stakeholders.
The 2022 NACD DE&I Awards winners were announced on Wednesday, December 7, at the awards gala at Gotham Hall in New York City, in partnership with Gala partner Deloitte.
The awards were given to five organizations in these categories:
Public Company - Large Cap — Paramount Global
Public Company - Mid Cap — AMN Healthcare
Public Company - Small Cap — AtriCure Inc.
Private Company – TIAA
Nonprofit organization – The Association of Corporate Counsel
Read the full 2022 NACD DE&I Awards winners announcement release.
Read Winning DE&I Practices: Lessons Learned from the 2022 NACD DE&I Awards.
2022 NACD DE&I Requirements
Review the 2022 NACD DE&I Awards application requirements.
Nominated boards will be assessed based on how the board's composition, culture, and practices align with the company's DE&I objectives; how the DE&I approaches impact the organization and external stakeholders; and how the company's DE&I initiatives have driven innovation.
Nominees should demonstrate successful implementation of organizational best practices in DE&I, including:
- aligning company values with DE&I initiatives;
- fully engaging senior executives in DE&I efforts to gain leadership buy-in from the top down;
- developing a deep understanding of company culture and taking clear steps to effect change;
- prioritizing effort to create a safe, people-centered environment for employees;
- actively engaging with employees and communities and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships; and
- establishing measurable key performance indicators to track progress against set goals and priorities, including targets to ensure long-term growth and development.
Resources
NACD is committed to the advancement of DE&I at the board level. For insights, trends, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking, visit these resources: