Create. explore. break.
American Book of World Records
Celebrating human achievement, inspiring future records.
5.0 rating on world wide
ABWR-APPLY NOW
American Book of World Records (ABWR).
American Book of World Records – Recognizing Attained World Records
American Book of World Records – Recognizing Attained World Records
American Book of World Records (ABWR) is an international record-keeping authority that recognizes and verifies remarkable feats of people and organizations around the globe.
We recognize achievements in various categories such as human achievement, innovation, education, technology, creativity, endurance, and more. Our mission is to serve as a clear, just, and open process by which record attempters from all over the world can apply.
Offering a strong validation process and review panel with international online presence, ABWR ensures that every recognized record satisfies authentic standards and encourages generations to come.
The American Book of World Records was designed to serve as a transparent and credible resource for honoring outstanding global achievements. The aim of this initiative is to pay tribute to innovation, hard work, and human excellence with no bounds.
American Book of World Records
Official Records Committee
Record Categories
Discover Human Excellence & Achievement
Human Achievements
Explore extraordinary feats of physical strength, endurance, and unique human talents recognized globally.
Business & Innovation
Recognizing the world’s most successful companies, groundbreaking technologies, and massive structures.
Arts & Culture
Celebrating creativity, mass participation events, cultural heritage, and artistic masterpieces.
Application Services
Choose Your Application Package
Standard Application
Our standard review process. Submit your evidence online and wait for our team to verify your record.
-
4-8 Weeks
-
$75
Priority Service
Skip the queue. Your application gets moved to the front of the line for a much faster decision.
-
5-7 Days
-
$650
Live Adjudication
Invite an Official Judge to your event to verify your record on the spot. Instant results and certificate.
-
Immediate Result
-
Contact Us
All applications are subject to strict evidence guidelines and review.
Our Mission
Recognizing Global Excellence
We are dedicated to documenting and celebrating the limitless potential of the human spirit. From amazing feats of strength to technological marvels, we record history as it happens.
-
International Standards
-
Certified Adjudicators
-
Permanent Historical Database
Integrity
Strict verification processes ensure every record is authentic and proven.
Inspiration
Inspiring future generations to dream big and break boundaries
Prestige
Receive an official certificate and medal recognized around the world.
Global Reach
Showcasing talent from every continent on our digital and print platforms.
Official Highlights
Witness History in the Making
Human Achievements
Celebrating the extraordinary limits of the human body, from physical strength and speed to unique talents and longevity.
Arts & Entertainment
Honoring the world’s most successful movies, music, art installations, and viral cultural phenomena.
Mass Participation
Large-scale events where thousands of people come together in unison to create history and break records.
Science & Technology
Recognizing groundbreaking innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and engineering marvels.
The Natural World
Documenting the extremes of our planet, including weather events, massive plants, and incredible animal life.
Architecture & Structures
Showcasing the tallest, longest, and largest man-made structures, bridges, and monuments.
Our Official Adjudicators
Ensuring Integrity & Authenticity
Ella Stark
Head Adjudicator (North America)
Oversees major record attempts and manages the verification guidelines for physical records.
Harriet Bailey
Senior Verification Officer
Specializes in mass participation events and technical evidence review for online applications.
Melinda Schiller
Director of Records
Manages the global database of records and ensures all certifications meet international standards.
Hall of Fame
Receiving my official certificate from the American Book of World Records was the proudest moment of my career. The verification team was professional, strict, and incredibly helpful.
Sarah Jenkins – Marathon Record Holder