Governance

The Foundation

To ensure effective management of the award process and uphold the integrity of the prize, the following organisational structure is established:

Le Bon Organogram

Advisory Council

• The Seven-member Advisory Council comprises individuals of global standing and repute, preferred to be outside the National Association of Seadogs.
• The Council’s key responsibilities include:
  • Providing thought leadership and expert advice to guide the prize’s strategic direction.
  • Assisting in building the global profile of the Le Bon Prize.
  • Offering insights on emerging global trends in the service of humanity.
  • Advising on areas of potential improvement in the prize process to ensure alignment with global best-practice.

Le Bon Prize Award Selection Committee

• The dedicated 9-member Prize Award Selection Committee which consists of prominent members of the National Association of Seadogs and external experts of reputable global standing, is established to oversee the Le Bon Prize Award process.
• The 9-member Awards Selection Committee has representatives from various fields of human endeavour. The composition includes:
  • 3 members nominated from the National Association of Seadogs (NAS).
    • 6 non-members of NAS, covering the following areas:
    • Legal Profession
    • Social Sciences
    • Science & Technology
    • Media, Arts, Culture & Humanities
    • Education
  • Appropriate gender sensitivity has been considered in the selection of members of the Awards Selection Committee.
  • To the extent that is practicable, it will always be desirable to have a reputable statesman as a member of the committee.
  • The committee is responsible for developing criteria and overseeing the selection process, and its key responsibilities include:
    • Managing the online platform that facilitates nominations from across the globe. The platform will be accessible to the public, and nominations can be submitted by individuals, organizations, or self-nominations.
    • Developing a transparent and rigorous set of criteria for the award, ensuring that it aligns with the core purpose of the award.
    • Launching a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness about the Le Bon Prize, encourage nominations, and promote the values it stands for. This will include partnerships with media outlets, social media engagement, and collaborations with other organizations.
      Soliciting, reviewing, and evaluating nominations for the Le Bon Prize, whilst ensuring a fair, transparent, and inclusive nomination process.
    • Present choice of winner to the BoT based on the merit of their contributions to the service of humanity.

Award Ceremony Organising Committee

• The Award Ceremony Organising Committee is responsible for the operational and logistical aspects of organising the prize award ceremony.
• The Committee is chaired by the incumbent Chief Executive of the National Association of Seadogs, the NAS Capn, who has the authority to appoint additional members as needed.
• Key responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating the award events, including the award ceremony which for the time being shall be biennial.
  • Managing media relations and promotional activities to enhance the visibility of the prize.
  • Ensuring smooth collaboration between the various bodies involved in the award process.

Secretariat

• The Secretariat is established to coordinate and administer the day-to-day activities of the Le Bon Prize Foundation.
• The Secretariat serves as the operational hub for all administrative, communication, and logistical matters related to the Prize. It is headed by an Executive Secretary who ensures the smooth functioning of all processes associated with the Prize.

Executive Secretary

• The Executive Secretary is appointed by the BoT, on the recommendation of the NAS Cap’n. He is the chief administrator of the Secretariat and reports directly to the Prize Award Selection Committee.