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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2017 -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the advocate for the profession of directorship, today issued its annual call for nominations for the 2017 NACD Directorship 100. Included in these honors are the NACD Lifetime Achievement Award, the NACD Director of the Year award, and the NACD Directorship 100.
The selection process begins with an open nomination for candidates. Honorees are then selected by an NACD editorial advisory committee and the association's leadership team.
Visit www.NACDonline.org/Nominations to submit your nominations by March 31, 2017.
Now in its 11th year, the NACD Directorship 100 recognizes leading corporate directors and governance professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage, and integrity. This year's honorees will be featured in the November/December issue of NACD Directorship magazine and acknowledged at a black-tie gala on Nov. 29, 2017, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
Last year's honorees included these outstanding directors:
- NACD Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard W. Roedel—chair of Luna Innovations Inc. and director of IHS Markit Ltd., LSB Industries Inc., and Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
- NACD Director of the Year Donald E. Felsinger—lead director of both Archer Daniels Midland Co. and Northrup Grumman Corp. and also a director of Gannett Co.
For a full list of the 2016 NACD Directorship 100 honorees, visit www.NACDonline.org/Honorees.
To learn more about the 2017 NACD Directorship 100 or to register to attend the gala, visit www.NACDonline.org/Directorship100.
About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more than 17,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today’s directors are well-prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and corporate governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for 40 years. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org. To become an NACD member, please contact us at [email protected] or 202-572-2089. If you are already a member, contact your NACD Membership Advisor at [email protected] to ensure that you are receiving the best value from your membership.
Press Contact: Bill Brawner Brawner Communications [email protected] 202-329-1389
