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- 3. A founder of a major organization or institution. Charles H. Mason, for example, founded the Church of God in Christ; Miles V. Lynk established the University of West Tennessee; and Dr. J. E. Walker founded Universal Life Insurance Company and Tri-State Bank.
- 4. A person with a national or international reputation, such as Aretha Franklin in music, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway in basketball, and Augustus A. White III in orthopedic surgery.
- 5. Someone outstanding in more than one field. Examples include Kenneth Stanley Robinson, a physician, pastor, and state administrator; George W. Lee, an author, political leader, and insurance official; and Bettye J. Alston, a nurse, minister, and businesswoman.
- 6. A leader of a national organization, such as Patricia W. Shaw, former president of the National Insurance Association; Eddie N. Williams, past president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; and Benjamin L. Hooks, former executive director of the NAACP.
- 7. A top elected official, including Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton; Memphis Mayor W. W. Herenton; and Lois Deberry, speaker tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
- 8. A major contributor to the Memphis community, such as activist Maxine Smith, educator Hollis Price, and businessman Fred Jones, Jr.