No. While many nominees are established leaders, the award welcomes emerging innovators as well. Selection is based on the strength of achievements, leadership philosophy, and the nominee’s contribution to shaping the future—not on media presence or title seniority.

Yes. Selected awardees are exclusively interviewed post-event. This interview is published across our global audience channels, offering extended visibility beyond the award announcement.

The experience balances professionalism with personalization. While the evaluation is rigorous and structured, the communication style, interactions, and presentation are designed to feel warm, engaging, and human-centered—ensuring nominees feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

The award framework is intentionally flexible to accommodate different leadership realities. We adapt our approach to capture what leadership looks like in their environment. This means understanding cultural context, operational constraints, local impact, and industry-specific challenges—creating a recognition experience that feels tailored, respectful, and genuinely representative of the nominee’s world.