2026 Director of the Year Awards Announced by NACD-NJ Chapter

On Jan 28, 2026

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New Jersey Chapter has announced the 2026 Director of the Year Awards, an annual celebration recognizing exemplary leadership and the vital role of corporate governance across public, private and nonprofit boards in New Jersey.

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.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Time: 6–9 p.m. EDT
• Location: Pleasantdale Château, West Orange
• Registration: Now open — visit nacdonline.org/New-Jersey for more details and sponsorship opportunities.

“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 the 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.”

The awards event fosters meaningful networking, knowledge exchange and thought leadership on governance best practices. Attendees include directors from diverse industries, executives, governance experts and representatives from community organizations. Highlights of the evening will include keynote remarks, presentation of honors and opportunities to engage with the state’s most influential leaders in governance.

For more information about the 2026 Director of the Year Awards, including sponsorship opportunities and registration, please visit nacdonline.org/New-Jersey or email Kristin Hassan at [email protected].

Nominations for consideration of the awards are made by directors affiliated with the NACD New Jersey Chapter and reviewed by a selection committee made up of community and corporate leaders and noted authorities on governance. For more information about the event, visit the 2026 NACD New Jersey Director of the Year Awards event page.

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