FTSE 100 - Chair
To be eligible for this category companies must be in the FTSE 100. The individual nominee must be a Chair and have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2023). 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 100 - NED
To be eligible for this category companies must be in the FTSE 100. The individual nominee must be a Non-Executive Director and have been in their role for at least a year (from August 2023). 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
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 2023). 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
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 2023). 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
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 2023). 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
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 2023). 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'
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
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
2025 Nominations
