Dear NACD Members:
The performance of our nation’s economy relies heavily on the work of thoughtful, principled corporate directors, yet they are rarely applauded for their contributions. This is particularly true in New England, where a preponderance of small and medium-sized public and private companies intermingle with a robust non-profit sector to form an unusually diverse – but under-appreciated – corporate governance ecosystem.
Once a year, however, our region’s most effective boardroom leaders do receive the standing ovation their contributions have earned. That moment is NACD New England’s Annual Director of the Year Awards. I invite you and your organization to participate in our Fourth Annual Director of the Year Awards program, being held on April 28, 2010, at Boston’s Seaport Hotel.
Along with attending the event, you can be part of our 2010 Director of the Year Awards by clicking here to submit nominations. This year’s awards will be given in five categories:
· Board of the Year
· Lifetime Achievement
· Public Corporation Governance
· Private Company Governance
· Non-Profit Governance
Please also consider supporting this year’s awards as a sponsor. Sponsoring organizations receive the benefit of partnering with this premier business leadership event. We are providing sponsoring organizations with a range of marketing benefits, as well as tables of 10 for the awards dinner and opportunities to attend the VIP Leadership Reception
Last year’s Director of the Year Awards program was attended by more than 500 directors and executives from organizations across New England, and we expect even greater participation at our fourth annual event. I hope that you will consider aligning your organization with this wonderful event. And of course, I hope you will join us on April 28, 2010, as we pay tribute to a select group of leaders who have made important contributions to their organizations and to our region’s wellbeing.
Sincerely,
William A. Earon
President
NACD New England Chapter