Hill is recognized as one of the most important innovators of jazz piano in the 1960s.

Scott is now seen as an important innovator and a key figure in the development of Scottish and world literature.

He was a polymath, although not one of the most important scientific innovators of the period.

He was an important innovator and contributor in the evolution of the Ballad opera.

He is one of the most important innovators in road development.

He is considered by many to be an important innovator of the aggressive skating industry.

Less known are the avant-garde composers who not only embrace new technology but also stand among its most important innovators.

He was also an important innovator in the area of Chinese art education.

During a career lasting from 1947-1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey.

With this title Boon emerged for thee first time as an important innovator of the novel.