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The Ethical Governance Vanguard Award 2027

Recognizes an individual leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to corporate ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption measures. The award highlights leaders who have successfully navigated complex moral challenges while maintaining high shareholder value.

Opens 2027-01-15 Closes 2027-05-31 £250 entry

Eligibility

Open to board-level executives and CEOs of multinational corporations; limited to those in tenure for at least 3 years.

Criteria

  • Personal leadership in establishing robust compliance frameworks.
  • Evidence of standing up to unethical market pressures.
  • Promotion of a culture of transparency within the boardroom.
  • Successful resolution of significant governance conflicts.
  • Advocacy for industry-wide ethical standard-setting.

Judging weights

Integrity of decision making30%
Culture development30%
Governance framework innovation20%
Industry influence20%

Prize

Crystal obelisk trophy, lifetime honorary membership to the Governance Board, and a feature article in the International Journal of Ethics.

Sponsored by Compliance First Alliance

Submit a nomination

Self-nomination and third-party nomination are both accepted.

Entry fee of £250 is invoiced after eligibility is confirmed.