Think for a moment about your academic journey, who has shaped your path?
There is likely someone who opened a door, offered guidance at the right time, challenged your thinking, or simply made you feel that you belonged in this field. Mentorship in Business & Society is rarely a single moment, it is a pattern of support that accumulates over time.
The Ann K. Buchholtz Mentor Award exists to recognize those individuals and their impact. With the May 1 deadline approaching, this is a timely opportunity to acknowledge someone whose mentorship has made a difference, whether in your own journey or in the lives of others.
The award was initiated by the Social Issues in Management (SIM) Division of the Academy of Management and the International Association for Business & Society (IABS). It honors the legacy of Professor Ann Buchholtz whose contributions extended far beyond her scholarship to the many scholars she mentored throughout her career.
About the award
This award takes a broad view, including:
- Supporting doctoral students and junior faculty, formally and informally
- Serving on or chairing dissertation committees
- Building community by coordinating or contributing to doctoral consortia
- Providing professional guidance and support that shapes the community
Who can be nominated?
Any senior scholar actively engaged in mentoring within SIM and/or IABS.
A community-driven nomination process: One of the strengths of this award is its openness. Nominations can come from anyone who has experienced or observed meaningful mentorship, from students, peers, collaborators, to broader community members. Joint nominations are very welcome.
To nominate, submit a testimonial (maximum 500 words) that captures the nature and impact of the nominee’s mentoring.
- Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Submission email: abel.diazgonzalez@maastrichtuniversity.nl
- Subject line: “Ann Buchholtz Award Nomination”
Recognition
Awardees will be honored at the IABS Annual Conference, taking place June 4–7, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Recent recipients
Recent awardees include Donna J. Wood, Jeanne Logsdon, Kathleen Rehbein, Jill Brown, and Ed Freeman. These scholars have shaped generations of researchers in our field with their mentoring.
Why this matters
While mentorship often operates behind the scenes, its effects are visible across careers, collaborations, and communities. Mentorship shapes what questions get asked, whose voices are amplified, and how inclusive and supportive our academic communities become.
In short, this is an opportunity to recognize those who have invested in others in ways that matter. Take a moment to reflect. Then take a few minutes to nominate.
Thank you.
more information: https://sim.aom.org/discussion/reminder-ann-buchholtzmentor-award-nominations-deadline-is-may-1st-2026