2025 Director of the Year Awards

The Annual Director of the Year Awards recognized the leadership and accomplishments of board directors in New England. This was the 17th annual Awards Ceremony for the National Association of Corporate Directors New England Chapter. NACD is the premier organization that empowers directors and transforms boards to be future-ready. Through education, guidance, and best practices we reach more than 20,000 members across 20+ chapters nationwide.

Each year, the NACD New England Chapter recognizes independent directors of public, private, and non-profit boards who have made valuable contributions to the boards on which they serve, as well as entire boards that have significantly protected or enhanced stakeholder value. 

2025 Honorees:

• R. ROBERT POPEO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNANCE - ANN FUDGE
• LEADERSHIP IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - JOHN R. "JACK" EGAN
• MYRA H. KRAFT AWARD FOR NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP -  J. KEITH MOTLEY
• PUBLIC COMPANY BOARD OF THE YEAR - CABOT CORPORATION
• PRIVATE COMPANY BOARD OF THE YEAR - KING ARTHUR BAKING CO., INC.

Please enjoy the following tribute video to Ann Fudge, recipient of the R. ROBERT POPEO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNANCE award.