The Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors (PNGID) honoured outstanding leaders in governance at its 13th Annual Awards Night held at the Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby. The event, held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence in Directorship and Leadership,” recognized individuals and organisations for their integrity, accountability, and innovation.
Vice President Mr. Stan Joyce delivered the keynote remarks on behalf of PNGID President Mr. Clarence M. Hoot. Mr. Joyce commended all nominees in the five categories for their leadership and role in promoting good governance, expressing that while all were winners, only one could be selected for each award.
PNGID also extends its sincere gratitude to the panel of judges: Dame Meg Taylor, Lady Aivu Tauvasa, and Mr. Robert Nilkare. Each a respected leader in their own right, who gave their time to review the nominations.
The Institute acknowledges with thanks its Major Sponsor, Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), for the 13th Annual Awards Night. MRA’s timely sponsorship was instrumental in making the event possible.
PNGID was proud to present the following awards and greatly appreciates the sponsors of each category:
- NASFUND – Best Trainee Director of the Year
Awardee: Ms Flare Namaliu
Presented by: Ms Tamzin Wardley, Chair of NASFUND Board
- Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) – Best SOE Report of the Year
Awardee: PNG Ports Corporation Limited
Presented by: Professor David Kavanamur, Managing Director of KCH
- Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) – Best Annual Report of the Year
Awardee: Steamships Trading Company Limited
Presented by: Mr Wilfred Atzier, Project Co-ordinator of MRA
- Comrade Trustees Services Limited (CTSL) – Best Female Director of the Year
Awardee: Mrs Susil Nelson-Kongoi
Presented by: Chetan Chopra, Board Director of CTSL
- Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) – Best Overall Director of the Year
Awardee: Mr Leon Buskens
Presented by: Mr Wilson Jonathan, Acting Manager-Economics Dept. of BPNG
Award received on behalf of Mr. Buskens by: Ms. Tamzin Wardley
PNGID also extends its appreciation to its Event Sponsors: Royal Papua Yacht Club (RPYC), LightSpeed PNG, SP Brewery, Moore Printing, and Pascoe Events, for their valued partnership and also gratefully acknowledges the following corporates and individuals for their support in purchasing tables for the event:
- Mineral Resources Authority (MRA)
- Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited (KCH)
- Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)
- NASFUND
- Comrade Trustees Services Limited (CTSL)
- City Pharmacy Limited Group (CPL)
- Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL)
- Nasfund Contributors Savings & Loans (NCSL)
- PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL)
- Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited (MVIL)
- BSP Financial Group
- NiuSky Pacific Limited
- Business Professional Women (BPW)
- Royal Papua Yacht Club
- Badili Club
- Two tables of individual attendees
The 13th Annual Awards Night was an achievement, reinforcing PNGID’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in directorship and promoting good governance throughout Papua New Guinea.
We look forward to the 14th Annual Awards Night and hope you can join us in 2026.
