Find out more about the Emerging Director Award here and the eligibilty criteria here .
We invite applicants that are
* A member of the IoD Canterbury's branch, or your membership application submission date proceeds the date the award application is received
* In the early stages of your governance journey i.e. with fewer than five years’ governance experience
Benefits include
* $1500 towards IoD professional development
* Complimentary IoD membership for 12 months
* Free attendance at all Canterbury branch events for 12 months
* Mentoring with an experienced director for 12 months
* Internship with a sponsoring board for 12 months
Applicants cannot be
* A current mentee participating in IoD’s Mentoring for Diversity programme, Tautua Pasifika mentoring programme and/or an appointed Future Director currently observing on a Host Board
To apply, you must
* Demonstrate a commitment to developing your governance skills
* Have skills and experience that would be useful to a board
* Have at least three years’ experience in a senior management role; or as a professional business advisor; or from growing your own business; or from sitting on a NFP board or a small company board
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sound governance
* Have not held a significant governance role to date. Roles as a school trustee or officer in a local sports, school or community organisation or club are excluded
* Disclose any association with either the Emerging Director Award sponsor and/or any local branch sponsor
Application
Applications are open until 5:00pm Monday 11 August 2025.
Thanks to EA Networks, Canterbury Scientific Ltd and Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust for sponsoring our 2025 Emerging Director Awards.
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