Nomination Guidelines and Process
The nomination process is designed to engage diverse stakeholders from around the world. Nominees will be vetted throughout the process by two committees and the final voting jury. The methodology and process for Global Business Hall of Fame nominees has been established with support from PwC, which will partner with JA Worldwide to ensure protocols are followed in the selection of laureates.
Round 1: Nominations opened to the public beginning on November 13, 2023, and ended at 11:59:59pmEST on January 26, 2024.
Round 2: Finalists and alternates were vetted by the selection committee and accepted the terms of agreement of the JA Global Business Hall of Fame. After this process was complete, the finalists were put forth for the voting jury to select the 2024 inductees.
Nominee Categories
The Global Business Hall of Fame creates an opportunity for communities around the world to celebrate and recognize innovators and leaders in business. Nominees also will demonstrate a commitment to global good in alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) with specific focus on those closely aligned with JA’s work.
Innovator: Under 40 years of age, entrepreneurial in spirit, and community focused, the Innovator is changing the landscape globally or has emerged on the global stage because of the Innovator’s work. The Innovator is an inspiration, full of energy, and passionate about work, courageous, and a promoter of change and innovation on behalf of the global good.
Leader: As a senior leader who is an inspiration to others, the Leader’s contributions have advanced the landscape of business with a focus on improving the lives of others. As a result, the Leader has led companies and initiatives toward the Global Goals and is a role model who exhibits social values, inclusivity, and a global point of view. The Leader is likely to have led with a large scope of responsibility, resources, and talent (for example, 200+ employees; $3 million+ annual revenue, and so on).
Nominee Eligibility
Must be at least 18 years old.
Nominee cannot be a member of the Review Committee, Selection Committee, or Voting Jury in same year.
Nominators cannot be a member of the Voting Jury in the same year.
Nominees cannot be a current JA employee or employed by JA in the last 12 months.
Nominee Commitment
Each nominee must be willing to agree with the following terms.
If selected as a finalist for the Global Business Hall of Fame, each nominee must . . .
Acknowledge JA Worldwide will utilize some of your personal information and your global contributions in marketing the Global Business Hall of Fame
Agree to create a video in collaboration with JA Worldwide to be used for promotion of the nominee to the Global Business Hall of Fame and for educational purposes to inspire youth and the JA global network
Understand that PwC will conduct a background check on all finalists
Meet with JA Worldwide representatives following selection
If selected as 2024 Global Business Hall of Fame Laureates must also:
Be willing to work with JA Worldwide to explore an overall engagement and collaboration strategy to impact youth around the globe in alignment with the JA mission
Feature award recognition of Global Business Hall of Fame Laureate in CV/Personal Brand Marketing
Participate in virtual and/or in-person recognition events presented by JA Worldwide
Collaborate with JA Worldwide in development of laureate digital hall of fame exhibit which remains in the virtual Global Business Hall of Fame in perpetuity
Diversity Statement
The Global Business Hall of Fame seeks diverse candidates who represent the global stage, contributing to the greater good in tangible ways, and whose stories and achievements inspire the next generation. JA Worldwide is committed to sending forth a representative group of 8–12 finalists to the Voting Jury, who will select the Laureates to be recognized in the Global Business Hall of Fame.