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2026 Director of the Year Awards Nomination Form

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 29, 2026 by 5 pm PT

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Criteria:
*Nominees may be from any industry.
*Nominees must serve on a board headquartered in San Diego or live in San Diego.
*Awards are based on the Director’s recent achievements and contributions in the boardroom (except for the Lifetime Achievement Award).
If you need assistance completing the form, please call us (858)455-7930 or send us an email: chanten@directorsforum.com
Select Nomination Category:

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Nominee Name(Required.)
Nominee Title
Nominee Board Role(s) + Company / Organization:(Required.)
Nominee Email(Required.)
Nominee Phone Number
Nominee Assistant Name & Email
Why is the nominee deserving of this recognition?(Required.)
What is the nominee’s most impressive leadership quality?(Required.)
Is there anything else you want the team of judges to know about the nominee?
Your Name(Required.)
Your Email(Required.)
Your Job Title 
Your Company Name
How do you know the nominee?
Your Phone Number
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