Consumer 300 program terms.
Program terms
Consumer 300 by MDS is an annual ranking of consumer brands. Participation in the ranking is also subject to the published methodology, eligibility criteria, ranking rules and any application terms presented at submission.
The first 300 eligible applications receive a waived $95 standard application and baseline-review fee. The standard application fee is $95 after that allocation. If you choose it, the third-party verification upgrade costs an additional $295, payable at checkout before the accounting review. Payment does not grant a verified badge; the financial review must be completed and approved. Fees, sponsorship, membership and event purchases confer no preference in ranking or award decisions. Selected brands receive standard honoree assets without a required gala purchase. See the independence standards and corrections process.
Final application terms should be reviewed by counsel before fees are collected or public applications are broadly promoted.