The word 'pioneers' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to people who are among the first to explore and settle an area, as well as when you are referring to people who introduce something new - especially something new that is successful and influential. For example: The pioneers of computing developed several revolutionary technologies that changed the world.
This is a lively and dynamic field of science and it is right that the Nobel committee has chosen to honour these pioneers.
Inditex, whose founder Amancio Ortega is now Spain's richest person and the world's fifth-wealthiest according to the Forbes list of billionaires, was one of the pioneers of the fast fashion retailing model which sees new products flow into store every week to keep shoppers coming back for more.
Sarphati was a man of action who is remembered not just by street signs, a monument and a park, but lives on as one of Amsterdam's most persevering pioneers.
The cruise takes us in the wake of many illustrious explorers and pioneers - we sail down the Magellan straits, the Beagle channel - but also to reminders of just what European arrival meant.
Sleater-Kinney: No Cities to Love A return to form for the reunited riot grrrl pioneers, filled to capacity with their signature crunching guitars and breathless, animated vocals.
And Pussy Riot, who cite riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill and cult heroes Sonic Youth as inspiration, continue to perform.
Masters of Sex is a smart and provocative series that follows real-life pioneers, Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson, as they research the science of human sexuality.
Together, we will multiply our efforts to drive capital flow and reduce carbon by achieving industry-changing impact and international headlines that promote the breakthroughs and the pioneers achieving them," said Jules Kortenhorst, who will serve as chief executive officer of the new organisation.
Donald Horne captures the contradiction nicely: "The America's Cup becomes not only a celebration of wealth in a millionaire's sport: bizarrely, it also becomes a symbol of 'free enterprise' so … we can dream again of pioneers and battlers and little men in corner stores".
Middleton wants to emulate the spirit of those pioneers who laid the groundwork for the profession.
Earlier this year one of the Fairtrade pioneers, Cafédirect, launched the UK's first 100% Fairtrade range of Nespresso machine compatible pods, an exciting innovation for the coffee industry, Fairtrade and shoppers alike.
