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Corporate Secretary Magazine Awards 2010 - How to enter
Who can enter?
In recognition of the diverse attitudes to good governance and because every company has different models and approaches, the awards are open to all corporate secretaries, general counsel, governance and compliance officers at any company listed and domiciled in the US with the exception of the award for Lifetime Achievement which is open to all.
Who can submit a nomination?
Entries can be submitted on behalf of in-house corporate secretary, legal, compliance, governance or ethics departments and the individuals who work within them. Entries may also be submitted by outside vendors and service providers on their behalf.
Entry requirements
All work submitted must have been undertaken within the US, or in the case of overseas work it must have been initiated or coordinated in the US.
Small to mid - cap includes companies with a market cap under 10bn
Large cap includes companies with a market cap over 10bn
Please note: Submission must relate to work carried out in the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
Please ensure you have completed the following:
- Completed entry form
- Executive summary
- Supporting written materials
To ensure receipt all entries should be sent by registered post or courier.
All information will be treated as confidential and will not be used for any other purpose other than judging the awards. All materials will be either returned to the applicant or destroyed as requested.
The judges will be looking for demonstrable and qualitative results. For purposes of consistency and to allow the judges to easily compare information, all entries must be submitted in the following format:
- Category entered
- Company/client
- Executive summary – maximum 750 words
- Supporting written materials with relevant sections highlighted
The executive summary should contain a brief outline of the reasons the individual/team should be considered in the category, summary of activity undertaken, relevant circumstances, objectives, outcomes and timeframe. Other elements such as cost-effectiveness, impact on company, share price effects, involvement of outside vendors or consultants and creativity of approach are optional.