Straight approval!

We argued for the following criteria:

• Membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought that require outstanding achievement of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields.

• Published material about the person in professional or major trade publications or other major media relating to the person’s work in the field for which classification is sought. Such evidence must include the title, date, and author of the material, and any necessary translation.

• The person’s authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media.

• The person has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation.

• The person has commanded a high salary, or other significantly high remuneration for services, in relation to others in the field.