The 21st-Century’s Merited Impacts’ Gazette aims to provide and chronicle a transparent, merit-based hierarchy of global silhouettes who have “pixelated rock-solid images” on the quarticentennial canvas of the new century, and the new millennium as well. To understand the merited impacts, the gazette (Quarticentennial Merit Gazette), helps to look at the specific global breakthroughs it highlights and the rigorous “Impact Value” methodology used to select the honorees.
The Gazette focuses heavily on “Trans-boundary” and “Trans-disciplinary” impact—work that crosses multiple fields to solve complex problems of the era.
The Selection Process: “The Merited Impact Value”
Unlike traditional popularity polls, Impact Hallmarks uses a multi-layered verification process to ensure the results are “merit-bound” rather than just a “fame contest.”
Nomination:
Global academic institutions. NGOs and individuals submit names of impactful notables with documented contributions.
Statistical Weighting:
A “Humanitarian Impact Value” (HIV), “Scientific Impact Value” (SIV) or “Resilience Impact Value (RIV) is calculated based on how many lives the work has touched.
Vetting:
A panel of experts (the “Impact Council”) reviews the data to ensure the finalists meet the “Hallmark” criteria of integrity, iconicity and human-centricity.
Public Opinion Poll
An international online poll is underway (the 2000–2025 poll includes over 50 finalists from over 1.9 million notables globally).
3.The “Top Triarchy” Concept
The Gazette utilizes a unique ranking system called the Triarchy. This isn’t just a list of the top three people; it represents the three pillars of global progress recognized by the organization:
Humanitarianism &
Human Rights
Scientific Innovations
Resilience & Endurance