Director of the Year Awards Gala
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NACD Three Rivers Chapter
700 Bursca Drive, Suite 706
Bridgeville, PA 15017
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About The Event

On May 14, 2026, the NACD Three Rivers Chapter proudly recognized the best in our boardrooms across the region. A memorable evening celebrating leadership, impact, and excellence at the 2026 Director of the Year Awards Gala. We're grateful for the incredible turnout, and a special thank you to our sponsors for helping make the night possible.
Congratulations again to our 2026 honorees:
- Leadership in Non-Profit Governance - Marie Milie Jones
- Leadership in Public Company Governance - Rear Admiral Marc Pelaez USN (Retired)
- Non-Profit Board of the Year - Laurel Highlands Council–Scouting America
- Public Company Board of the Year - MSA, The Safety Company
- Private Company Board of the Year - Gecko Robotics
- and The William Hernandez Lifetime Achievement in Governance - John Surma
Together, they represent the very best of boardroom leadership across our region.
Relive the evening and view the full event photo gallery here: 2026 DOY Photos
NACD Three Rivers
Contact Us
NACD Three Rivers Chapter
700 Bursca Drive, Suite 706
Bridgeville, PA 15017
events@nacdthreerivers.org
412-228-5841
Find a Chapter
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