FTSE 100

Sponsored by Audeliss

To be eligible for this category companies must be in the FTSE 100. The individual nominee can be a Chair, Non-Executive Directors or Senior-Independent Director but the nominee must have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2022). The long form (Stage 2) must indicate:

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

FTSE All Share

Sponsored by Georgeson

To be eligible for this category companies must be in the FTSE All Share. The individual nominee can be a Chair, Non-Executive Director or Senior-Independent Director but the nominee must have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2022). The long form (Stage 2) must indicate

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

FTSE AIM

Sponsored bY BDO

To be eligible for this category companies must be in the FTSE AIM. The individual nominee can be a Chair, Non-Executive Director or Senior-Independent Director but the nominee must have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2022). The long form (Stage 2) must indicate

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

Private/Private Equity Backed

Sponsored by Santander

To be eligible for this category companies must be a private or private equity backed company. The individual nominee can be a Chair, Non-Executive Director or Senior-Independent Director but the nominee must have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2022). The long form (Stage 2) must indicate

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

Not–for–Profit/Public Service Organisation

Sponsored by CTFN

To be eligible for this category companies must be a Not for Profit or a Public Service Organisation. The individual nominee can be a Chair, Non-Executive Director or Senior-Independent Director but the nominee must have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2022). The long form (Stage 2) must indicate:

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

Dame Helen Alexander 'NED to Watch'

Sponsored by CMS

The Nominee must been an Non-Executive Director for no more than 5 years.
The Nominee must be a Non-Executive Director not a Chair or Senior Independent Director.

The long form (Stage 2) must indicate:

  • • how the nominee has contributed to the organisation’s strategy and financial outcomes
    • how the nominee demonstrates high ethical standards and sound corporate governance
    • any challenges the nominee has helped overcome since being on the board

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by CMS

This award is nominated and awarded by the judging panel. The recipient of this award will be someone who:

  • • Is a well-respected leader who has contributed to the improvement of corporate governance.
    • Has a Character/Style which is special in some way; courageous, visionary, exemplary, respected, refreshingly outspoken, disarming, humble.
    • Has had a major influence with achievements in the Public and Not for Profit sectors.
    • Has a track record of creating value for shareholders and/or transforming companies.
    • Has enhanced reputation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Boards.
    • Has served as an independent Non-Executive Director/Chair on 3-5 corporate boards.
    • Is distinctive in achievement and impact in terms of diversity, inclusion and supporting the next generation of leaders
FTSE 100
Sponsored by Audeliss
FTSE All Share
Sponsored by Georgeson
FTSE AIM
Sponsored by BDO
Private/Private Equity Backed
Sponsored by Santander
Not–for–Profit/Public Service Organisation
Sponsored by CTFN
Dame Helen Alexander 'NED to Watch'
Sponsored by CMS
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by A&M