International Recognition

What This Criterion Requires

You must demonstrate an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts, or academia and research. The record should be sustained — not a single isolated spike — and recognised beyond your immediate employer or purely local audience where the field reasonably expects wider recognition.

What Assessors Look For

• Selectivity and prestige of honours, venues, or competitions
• Independent third-party commentary (media, peers, institutions, markets)
• Cross-border impact: adoption, citations, audiences, contracts, performances
• Comparative standing — why this is exceptional, not routine senior performance

Evidence Strength