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Distinguished Governance Oversight Award 2027

This award recognizes an individual non-executive director or board advisor who has significantly enhanced organizational oversight. It focuses on the preservation of shareholder value through diligent governance.

Opens 2027-01-15 Closes 2027-05-31 £350 entry

Eligibility

Open to non-executive directors; nominee must not be an employee of the company they are nominated for.

Criteria

  • Enhancement of board oversight processes.
  • Successful navigation of governance crises.
  • Introduction of evidence-based risk assessment.
  • Promotion of transparency in board disclosures.
  • Demonstrated independence in advisory capacity.

Judging weights

Governance Quality Improvement40%
Risk Mitigation Effectiveness30%
Independence and Integrity20%
Complexity of Governance Issues10%

Prize

Bronze and marble trophy plus an annual invitation to the Global Corporate Governance Forum.

Sponsored by Global Governance Association

Submit a nomination

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

Entry fee of £350 is invoiced after eligibility is confirmed.