Nominations Now Open for Prestigious NACD Directorship 100, Director of the Year, B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) today announced that nominations are open for the sixth annual NACD Directorship 100, which includes the Director of the Year and B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Awards. 

These honors recognize outstanding corporate directors from public, private and non-profit companies and governance practitioners who exemplify the principles of professionalism and leadership while promoting the advancement of exemplary corporate governance.

Nominations are being accepted through March 30 at www.NACDonline.org/Nominations.

"At NACD, we understand the important role corporate directors play in shaping companies and helping them succeed. For more than two decades, we have celebrated director professionalism and those who exemplify the best in corporate governance," said Ken Daly, president and CEO of NACD.  "These honors recognize the directors who set the standard and serve as role models for board excellence."

Honorees will be recognized in the November/December issue of Directorship, the official magazine of the NACD, and during the NACD Directorship 100 Forum Gala on November 27 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

To learn more about the nomination criteria for the Directorship 100, Director of the Year or B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award, or to nominate yourself or a colleague, please visit www.NACDonline.org/Nominations.

Nominations are being accepted from NACD constituents -- including previous honorees and award recipients, chapter leaders, advisors and members.

About NACD

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the only membership organization delivering the information and insights that corporate board members need to confidently confront complex business challenges and enhance shareowner value. With more than 11,000 members, NACD advances exemplary board leadership. NACD is focused on creating more effective and efficient boards through director-led education and peer forums to share ideas and leading practices based on more than 30 years of primary research. Fostering collaboration among directors and governance stakeholders, NACD is shaping the future of board leadership. To learn more about NACD, visit NACDonline.org. To join, please contact Kelly Dodd at [email protected] or 202-380-1891.

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SOURCE The National Association of Corporate Directors