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, and build innovative and inclusive workplaces and boardrooms.
Join NACD to celebrate the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards Gala at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the evening of Tuesday, October 10, and honor this year’s 20 finalists. The Gala will be hosted by Roshini Rajkumar, a C-suite advisor, crisis strategist, and host of The Crisis Files, and include remarks by NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason and Gala partner, Deloitte.
The Gala will recognize 20 company boards that have leveraged the power of DE&I to enhance their governance, create long-term value, and build innovative and inclusive workplaces and boardrooms. Awards will be given to five organizations, one in each of the award categories:
- Public Company—Large Cap
- Public Company—Mid Cap
- Public Company—Small Cap
- Privately owned company
- Not-for-profit organization
A reception will take place from 7:00–8:30 p.m. (EDT), followed by the dinner and awards program at 8:30 p.m. The evening will conclude at 10:00 p.m.
The dress code for the evening will be black tie.
For information about table sponsorships, click here.
Information on individual tickets will be shared shortly.
Location:
Riverview Ballroom
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland, USA, 20745
DE&I Awards Gala Partner
Review the 2023 NACD DE&I 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 employees and external stakeholders; and how those initiatives benefit the company and its operations.
Nominees should demonstrate successful implementation of organizational best practices in DE&I, including:
- Aligning company values with DE&I initiatives;
- Commitment from the board and senior executives in DE&I efforts;
- 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.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Governmental organizations and non-U.S. entities are not eligible for nomination.
- Winning boards may not be re-nominated until five years have passed. (For example, if a board won in 2019, they may not be re-nominated until 2024). This year, we will consider boards that have not yet won, and boards that won prior to 2018. Please note this does not apply to finalist boards that were not recognized as the overall winner in their category.
For instructions on how to complete the awards, click here.
Read more about the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards here.
NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards: Sponsorship Packages – Coming Soon
NACD offers sponsorship opportunities that will bring visibility to your company via the NACD quarterly magazine, NACD Directorship; in the NACD premier e-newsletter, NACD Private Company Directorship™; and on the NACD website. 2023 sponsorship opportunities will be shared shortly.
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: