NACD New Jersey Director of the Year Awards 2026 

Join the NACD New Jersey chapter for the 2026 Director of the Year Awards. 

Now in its seventh year, the Director of the Year Awards brings together corporate directors, business leaders, governance professionals and community stakeholders to honor outstanding contributions to board leadership and governance effectiveness. The event underscores the importance of transparency, accountability and ethical oversight in today’s dynamic business environment.

“Strong boards are essential to building resilient, high-performing organizations,” said Jeannie Diefenderfer, board chair of NACD New Jersey. “The Director of the Year Awards reflect our chapter’s commitment to advancing governance excellence and fostering a community of directors who are dedicated to thoughtful leadership and responsible stewardship.”

“The Director of the Year Awards have become a cornerstone gathering for New Jersey’s governance community,” said Richard Mroz, event chair for the NACD New Jersey Director of the Year Awards. “Each year, this event creates an opportunity for directors and leaders to connect, exchange insights and celebrate the impact that effective boards have on organizations, stakeholders and communities. We look forward to another meaningful and engaging evening in 2026.” 

Read the full press release.

Honorees to be announced soon.

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