The phrase "to recognize the experts" means to identify or acknowledge those who are highly knowledgeable or skilled in a particular field or subject. Full definition
He is an internationally recognized expert in stress - signaling mechanisms and is in the top 0.5 % of cited authors in the life sciences. (sciencemag.org)
He is a nationally recognized expert on credit reporting, credit scoring and identity theft. (fdcpaexpertwitness.com)
I've been in the field of integrative medicine for ten years, and am an internationally recognized expert in digestive health. (jillianteta.com)