Nominations

Why nominate?

In the current economic climate, the traditional role of the NED has come under scrutiny. Yet it is in these testing times that exceptional NEDs can make the most significant impact on companies' survival and success. The NED Awards aim to identify those individuals who have played a pivotal role in business.

The Awards acknowledge the role of a Non-Executive Director, Chairman or Trustee across any size of company/organisation, and across all business and not-for-profit sectors.

Who can nominate?

Nominations are submitted not only from chief-executives and senior management but also academics, accountants, advisors, analysts, charitable trust managers, fund managers, journalists, lawyers, executive board members, other non-executives and previous winners.  

Who is eligible to be nominated?

Any director in a non-executive role operating within the UK, including Non-Executive Chairmen and Trustees can be nominated.

What are the categories?

Eligible to UK-based organisations of all sizes, the search is on for this year’s exceptional candidates in 5 award categories:

• FTSE 100
• Not-for-Profit / Public Service
• Quoted – AIM
• Quoted – Official List
• Unquoted / Private Equity Backed

What is the selection process?

There is a four stage selection process:-

Stage 1 – Please fill out an initial online nomination form (Closing date for nominations is 29 October 2011).
Stage 2 – Once your nomination has been submitted an awards representative will contact a board member to complete a detailed questionnaire consisting of 6 questions.
Stage 3 – Cranfield University will then process the nominations and produce a shortlist of the best candidates per category.
Stage 4 – Our esteemed judging panel will meet in February, to decide on the winners