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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
Direct answers

The Ethical Governance Vanguard Award: the short answers

What is the The Ethical Governance Vanguard Award?
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.
Who can be nominated for the The Ethical Governance Vanguard Award?
Open to board-level executives and CEOs of multinational corporations; limited to those in tenure for at least 3 years.
When do nominations open and close?
Nominations for the 2027 edition open on 2027-01-15 and close on 2027-05-31.
How much does it cost to enter?
£250 per entry, invoiced once eligibility is confirmed.
How are entries judged?
A judging panel scores every entry against weighted criteria: Integrity of decision making 30%, Culture development 30%, Governance framework innovation 20%, Industry influence 20%.
What does the winner receive?
Crystal obelisk trophy, lifetime honorary membership to the Governance Board, and a feature article in the International Journal of Ethics.

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.