Sandra Day O'Connor Board Excellence Award
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Video Tribute to
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
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Each year DirectWomen awards the Sandra Day O'Connor Board Excellence Award
to women lawyers who have served with distinction as independent directors
of public companies and have worked to advance the value of diversity in
board positions. This award is named for Retired Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor. An innovator and pioneer, she became the first woman
justice in the Supreme Court's history. Now, this award is honoring women
lawyers who are breaking boundaries of their own and who have contributed
to the advancement of women lawyers as corporate directors. A selection
committee chooses recipients who epitomize the spirit of DirectWomen and
honors them and the companies on whose boards they serve for their
achievements and commitment to promoting board diversity.
Criteria for Selection
The Sandra Day O'Connor Board Excellence Award is awarded to a woman who...
- has earned a J.D. or L.L.M. degree,
- has served with distinction on the board of a public company and
- has advanced the value of diversity in the workplace.
Deadline for Nominations
The deadline for 2009 is now closed. Please check back in 2010 for next year's nomination deadline.
