The Executive Director's Award is given as warranted by NACDL's Executive Director to a staff member in recognition of enduring and distinguished service to NACDL.
| 2019 | Viviana Sejas | Washington, DC |
| 2018 | Quintin Chatman | Washington, DC |
| 2016 | Tom Chambers | Washington, DC |
| 2014 | Cathy Zlomek | Washington, DC |
