Recognition Guidelines
The practical framework for submitting, reviewing, recognizing and verifying a PAR Record, Achievement or Award.
1. Choose the appropriate pathway
Describe the accomplishment accurately. A Record is generally a measurable claim; an Achievement concerns an exceptional accomplishment or distinction; an Award is selective recognition for excellence, contribution, impact or accomplishment.
2. Submit a clear claim
Provide applicant or nominator information, a clear title, category, date, location and description. Reference links and supporting information should be supplied where relevant.
3. Provide appropriate evidence
Evidence requirements depend on the claim. Documents, photographs, video, measurements, logs, witness statements and independent documentation may be relevant. Evidence should be authentic, connected to the claim and sufficiently clear for review.
4. Review and clarification
PAR may conduct preliminary screening, request clarification or additional evidence, and assess the submission against applicable requirements.
5. Decision
Submission is not recognition. A request may be approved, returned for clarification, rejected, withdrawn or otherwise handled according to its status.
6. Recognition identity
An approved recognition receives a public PAR ID. A corresponding Registry ID and, where a credential is issued, a Certificate ID are maintained as distinct but related identifiers. The original Submission ID remains separate.
7. Registry, verification and PAR Book
Eligible approved recognitions may be published in the public Registry. Credentials can be checked through the official Verify service. Recognition is normally assigned to the PAR Book edition corresponding to its recognition year, subject to editorial inclusion rules.
8. Accuracy and responsible use
Applicants and recognition holders should represent PAR recognition exactly as recorded. Recognition should not be presented as government accreditation, ISO certification, statutory approval or another organization’s endorsement unless separately established.
9. Corrections and status changes
Administrative errors can be corrected through controlled procedures. Material concerns may lead to additional review, suspension or withdrawal in accordance with applicable policies.