Professionals or Executives who have spent a considerably lengthy period of time leaving a quantifiable trail of heightened excellence and success in their businesses/work or in the management of very significant entities they lead or have led.

Professionals or Executives who have consistently and exceptionally demonstrated unwavering ethical conduct in their known business/professional dealings and in the management of their businesses, or those which they are entrusted with to lead.

Professionals or Executives who are highly regarded by their peers within the business fraternity, professional circles and beyond (across different sectors of society), as having led a life of very distinctive and selfless service in the advancement of their designated trade or profession, exceptionally.

Professionals, Executives and Leaders whose leadership The Bpi Foundation Board declare to be a standard of leadership to which other people in similar positions or peers should aspire and be held to.

Individuals\Leaders who play a very key or meaningful role in brokering global peace. They are actively involved in endeavors to unite people and sustain global peace.

Trailblazing Professionals, Executives, Businesspeople or Leaders who through their excellent efforts became pioneers in certain specific areas of work or trade. Literally the first or among a very few to attain such a feat and leaving no trail of unquestionable ethical conduct

Businesspersons or Business Leaders who have spent a considerably lengthy amount of time selflessly serving the interests and advancement of underprivileged race groups in business within South Africa, either through roles played/positions held in Organized Black Business Formations or by employing the use of their own individual influence and respect earned through their business interests in this regard.

Businesspersons or Business Leaders who have undoubtedly served the interests of Black Business with great distinction and stands out amongst their peers.

Businesspersons or Business Leaders who have consistently and exceptionally demonstrated Ethical Leadership and upheld Good Governance in the roles they had been entrusted with to advance the interests of Black Business and
economically underprivileged communities, throughout their Leadership Life and Business Careers.

Businesspersons or Business Leaders who are highly regarded by their peers within Organized Black Business, the broader Business Chambers and Active Business Fraternities respectively, as having led a selfless life of service to their designated constituencies and the business community in general.

Individuals and Leaders who or Organizations that have over a notable period of time distinctly dedicated their lives\existence to selflessly working towards developing and uplifting the quality of people’s lives within particular localities. Historically underprivileged communities in particular.