C10 · 2026
Digital Media & Social Impact
Podcasts, educational digital storytelling and constructive content creating verified positive value.
Category
C10
10 of 10
Assessment criteria
How this category is scored
Approved nominee dossiers are assessed independently by assigned judges using the authorized criteria below.
| # | Criterion | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Demonstrated impact | 30 |
| 02 | Verified achievements | 25 |
| 03 | Leadership and professional excellence | 20 |
| 04 | Sustainability and lasting contribution | 15 |
| 05 | Innovation and overcoming significant challenges | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Forms of merit
What counts as significant achievement
A candidate need not demonstrate all three.
Pioneering achievement
Breaking credible professional barriers or holding substantive, historically rare positions.
Professional excellence
Distinguished expertise, sustained achievement and responsibility in a demanding field.
Transformational contribution
Meaningful improvements in institutions, services, knowledge, communities or opportunities.
Recognition process
Public nominations are not open
Candidates are identified through confidential, invitation-only professional referrals, verification and independent assessment.