OBS LIVE 100
Selection & editorial standards
OBS LIVE 100 builds its identity through consistent research and transparent selection. This is how every edition works.
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Nomination and review
Each edition publishes eligibility, geography, assessment period and submission requirements. Nominations include identity, professional role, relevant achievements, supporting evidence and permission to contact the nominee.
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Assessment
The editorial and research team reviews evidence against category-specific criteria — achievement, originality, leadership, professional quality, responsible practice and measurable contribution. Criteria and any weighting are published before assessment.
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Independent judgement
Editors retain final selection authority, supported where appropriate by qualified reviewers. Conflicts are declared and managed. An advisory role or commercial relationship does not confer selection authority.
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Commercial transparency
Payment, sponsorship, advertising and event purchases do not secure inclusion. Optional commercial products offered to selected participants are clearly separated from editorial recognition.
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Accuracy and accountability
We seek reliable sources, verify material claims and provide a route for corrections. Misrepresentation or material errors may lead to correction, withdrawal or further review.
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Not a ranking
Each category is a separate annual selection of up to 100 people. It does not imply a numerical ranking unless an edition publishes a scoring methodology. OBS Live may recognise fewer people when evidence does not support a full selection.
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Edition scope, geography and eligibility
Editions may be regional, national or international. Before nominations open, each edition publishes its geography, eligibility rules, review period, submission requirements and selection approach, so audiences can understand exactly what a recognition covers.
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Responsible publishing
Profiles require accurate names, titles and captions. Content rights, consent, privacy and the accurate use of images are part of editorial review. Sponsored content, commissioned productions and relevant OBS affiliations are disclosed. AI-assisted material remains subject to human oversight.
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What recognition is — and is not
Recognition reflects the published scope and evidence for an edition. It is not an accreditation, a professional licence or an investment endorsement, and it should not be presented as one.
Corrections and concerns
If you believe a recognition contains a material error or misrepresentation, contact the editors. Errors may lead to correction, withdrawal or further review.