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.
We are excited to announce the 20 finalists for the 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. Review the finalists here.
Awards will be given to five organizations, one in each of the award categories: (1) Public Company—Large Cap, (2) Public Company—Mid Cap, (3) Public Company—Small Cap, (4) Privately Owned Company, and (5) Nonprofit Organization.
The winner in each category will be announced at the 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards: Sponsorship Packages
NACD offers sponsorship opportunities that will bring visibility to your company via the digital edition of "The Power of Difference”; in the NACD premier e-newsletter, NACD Private Company Directorship™; and on the NACD website.
Click Here to Sponsor the Gala
$20,000
- One corporate dinner table with your company logo (seating for 10).
- Promote your business or honor finalists with a full-page ad in the November Issue of The Power of Difference digital supplement.
- One full-page, color, business, or congratulatory ad in the event program book.
- One banner advertisement in a 2022 issue of Private Company Directorship newsletter.
- Your company logo displayed on the DE&I Gala website before, during, and after the event.
- Your company name/logo shown on screens at the event.
$15,000
- One corporate dinner table with your company logo (seating for 10).
- One full-page, color, business, or congratulatory ad in the event program book.
- One banner advertisement in a 2022 issue of Private Company Directorship newsletter.
- Your company logo displayed on the DE&I Gala website before, during, and after the event.
- Your company name/logo shown on screens at the event.
$10,000
- One corporate dinner table with your company logo (seating for 10).
- One banner advertisement in a 2022 issue of Private Company Directorship newsletter.
- Your company logo displayed on the DE&I Gala website before, during, and after the event.
- Your company name/logo shown on screens at the event.
$7,500
- Promote your business or honor finalists with a full-page ad in the November Issue of The Power of Difference digital supplement.
$6,000
- Promote your business or honor your finalists with a full-page, color ad in the event program book.
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:
- Center for Inclusive Governance™
- Future Fluency Podcast
- The Power of Difference
- NACD Diversity & Inclusion Resource Center