INTRODUCTION
The BPM Global Leading 100 Black Professionals recognition and leadership program will identify 100 leading black professionals worldwide to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions and connect them to build relationships and collaborations to increase leadership roles and sustained wealth. This overview outlines the transparent, fair, and impartial process for nominating individuals to be considered for recognition as a BPM Global Leading 100 Black professional and participation as a cohort in the BPM Global 100 Leadership program.
The recognition of BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals is an integral element of Black Professionals Month. BPM will select 100 leading Black professionals worldwide with substantial accomplishments, significant leadership, and positive impact within their organization, industry, and community. The BPM Global 100 will be chosen from diverse professional categories and industries. This recognition is based on professional merit and is NOT fee-based.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Annually, the ICABA World Network will make a public call for nominations through individuals, professional organizations, industry publications, media and relevant social networks.
• Individuals or organizations can make nominations, and self-nominations are also accepted.
• Individuals or organizations can make multiple nominations.
CRITERIA
Recognitions such as these are ultimately subjective and are challenging to quantify. For example, a CEO at one company could have the equivalent scope of responsibilities and leadership as a senior manager at a different company. Consequently, we take a comprehensive view of the nominated individual that goes beyond their job title
We seek talented and highly accomplished black professionals in senior leadership roles and higher for this special recognition. The individuals we seek are more than high achievers; they are luminaries in their profession. Additionally, we will recognize emerging leaders who have demonstrated excellence in their current role and a great capacity for professional accomplishment and impactful leadership. BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals will be selected based on exemplary professionalism, leadership, and character qualities. While the job title of individuals selected for this recognition may or may not suggest qualification, it is not the sole criterion.
There are two (2) categories of recognition for the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals:
• Luminary Leader: Highly accomplished black professionals over age 40 in senior leadership roles with broad and deep scopes of responsibility that contribute significantly to the organization’s success and are noted as leaders in their profession
• Emerging Leader: Highly talented and upwardly mobile black professionals between 2540 who have demonstrated extraordinary potential for achieving senior leadership roles and becoming professional luminaries.
NOMINATION PROCESS & TIMELINE
• Submit a Black Professionals Month Nomination form by July 15, 2024
• Nominee accepts their nomination and submits a BPM Nominee Profile form by September 11, 2024
• The BPM Global 100 Selection Team will review nominations and make the final selections for recognition
• Individuals may self-nominate
• Individuals may nominate multiple individuals
• Multiple nominees from the same company/organization are allowed
• Nominees will be informed of selections by September 20, 2024
• Honorees will be released to the public on October 1, 2024
RECOGNITION
• The BPM Global 100 will be showcased in profile posts announcing your recognition on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram).
• Peer and public recognition in the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professional profile publication as one of the world's leading Black professionals.
• Recognition during ICABA Honors the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
• Complimentary VIP registration for select Black Professionals Month events and programs
• Complimentary one-year Leader membership ($595 value) in the ICABA World Network, the world's leading online ecosystem assisting black professionals and entrepreneurs to succeed in their careers, businesses, and lifestyles.
• Participation in the BPM Global Leadership Collective with other BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals and the BOBB 100 Leading Entrepreneur honorees.
Nomination Process
• Annually, a public call for nominations are made through the ICABA and BPM website, social media, partner organizations, industry publications, and relevant networks.
• Individuals or organizations can make nominations, and self-nominations are also accepted.
Nomination Requirements
• Nominations must be timely and include the nominee's full name, contact information, profession, company, title/position, and a compelling rationale for the nomination.
• Submissions should a statement of the nominee's leadership qualities, professional achievements, innovation, community impact, and professional accomplishment.
• Nominees must self-identify ethnically as Black. If ethnicity questions arise regarding the validity of the nominee’s self-identification, the BPM Global 100 team will research publicly available information for confirmation.
• Nominees must accept their nomination and submit a nominee profile form timely to be considered for recognition for BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals.
Verification
• The BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals Editorial team will verify the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided in the nominations.
• Incomplete or inaccurate nominations may be disqualified.
Selection Committee
• The BPM Global 100 Selection Team will consist of accomplished leaders, professionals, and subject matter experts from diverse industries and backgrounds.
• The BPM Global 100 Selection Team will be independent and free from any conflicts of interest.