The Scholarly Contributions Award recipient is chosen by the Career Achievement Awards Committee: Richard T. Mowday (Chair) Kathy Eisenhardt, Janet Fulk, Tim Hall, Herminia Ibarra, and Greg Oldham. The committee reviews nominations accompanied by letters of support that specify the nominee’s accomplishments.

The Scholarly Contributions Award annually recognizes significant contributions that have advanced management and organizational knowledge over the course of a career. Such contributions can take the form of conceptual, theoretical, or empirical developments having a significant impact on management knowledge and practice.

According to Rick Mowday:
              “In the case of this year’s award recipient, his contributions have taken all three forms.  In a letter of nomination, it was said that this year’s award recipient: is one of the finest scholars in our field; is truly prolific;his work has had immense impact; his research combines creatively, rigor, and practical value; and he is a central leader in the field of organizational strategy… and let that be an understatement.”

The Scholarly Contributions Award recipient is Donald C. Hambrick of Pennsylvania State University.