The US-based National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has announced a call for nominations for the NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Awards.
These awards from the authority on boardroom practices representing 23,000+ corporate board members, recognise boards that have improved their governance, created long-term value, and build innovative and inclusive workplaces and boardrooms by implementing forward-thinking DE&I practices.
The NACD’s Awards will be given to five organisations, one in five award categories. They include public company (large cap), public company (mid cap), public company (small cap), privately owned company, and non-profit organisation.
SUPPORTING BOARDROOM DIVERSITY
“For more than 20 years, NACD has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the boardroom by supporting real and actionable change in the boardroom,” said NACD President and CEO Peter Gleason. “These awards recognise the strides made in bringing together more diverse leaders and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment.”
Nominations will be evaluated by an independent, external selection committee of leading corporate directors who have diverse skills, experiences and insights. Nominated boards will be assessed based on various metrics. For example, how the board’s composition, culture and practices align with the company’s DE&I objectives. They will also be assessed on how the boards’ DE&I approaches impact the organisation’s employees and external stakeholders; and how those initiatives benefit the company and its operations. Additionally, organisations will also be recognised for their innovative approaches to the issues surrounding DE&I in the workplace.
To nominate a board, visit the NACD DE&I Awards platform. Nominations close on Monday 17 April, 2023. Winners will be announced at the NACD DE&I Awards Gala, during the 2023 NACD Summit and Convention on Tuesday 10 October 2023.
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