Do you have a peer or leader who has gone the extra mile to be a supportive mentor or colleague? Someone who has demonstrated excellence in their research, their practice, or their ability to advance the field of strategic management?

We encourage you to take a few moments to celebrate their accomplishments and the example they set by nominating them for an SMS Award. Past Award Recipients have shared that this gesture is very meaningful and impactful.

To Nominate, Follow These Simple Steps:

  1. Identify what Award best suits their contributions and career stage, see Awards below.
  2. Prepare a nomination letter and gather any necessary documents (i.e. – CV, letters of recommendation)
  3. Nominate from the corresponding Awards page below.

Awards:

CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact On Practice

Excellence in applying theory and research in practice

SMS Educational Impact Award

Outstanding contributions to the teaching mission in strategic management

SMS Emerging Scholar Award

Work suggesting fundamental future contributions to the field

SMS Service Award

Significant and enduring contributions to the SMS community

The Award Recipient will be recognized on the SMS Website and at the SMS Annual Conference. Self-nominations are encouraged!

Questions?

For any questions about the process or technical support, please contact Shannon McLaughlin at smclaughlin@strategicmanagement.net

 

 

 

Published Date
25 March 2026

Article Type
Awards News

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