Candidates and their companies will be evaluated on the following criteria. It is not necessary to meet all of the criteria.

• Success is the result of true passion and drive of entrepreneur(s) who founded and are still managing the company or organization.
  
  
• The candidate has a strong ability to communicate his or her passion
  
  
• Has achieved solid results and continues to grow well beyond the average.
  
  
• Has a strong ability to innovate and sustain their company’s or organization’s business model.
  
  
• Is an international business or organization.
  
  
• Has established an effective governance system and demonstrates responsible ownership.