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Gerald E. Hills Best Paper Award

Introduction

The ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø's Entrepreneurial Marketing SIG invites nominations; Deadline 15 May 2025

INTEREST CATEGORY: ENTREPRENEURIAL
POSTING TYPE: Awards

Posted by: Susan Wei

Call for Nominations: 2025 Gerald E. Hills Best Paper Award

The ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø Entrepreneurial Marketing SIG invites nominations for the 2025 Gerald E. Hills Best Paper Award, an honor that recognizes outstanding contributions to the interface of marketing and entrepreneurship.

ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍøt the Award

Named in honor of Gerald E. Hills, a pioneer in entrepreneurial marketing and opportunity recognition, this award highlights significant scholarly contributions to the field. The award is presented annually during theÌýÌý(GRCME), preceding the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø Summer Academic Conference.

Award Criteria

The award is presented to the author(s) of a paper published in the previous 10 years in any refereed publication, making a substantial impact on marketing/entrepreneurship interface research. Scholars from across the globe are encouraged to submit nominations, reflecting the award’s commitment to recognizing diverse, high-impact contributions worldwide.

Recent Award Winners

  • 2024:ÌýWhalen, P., Uslay, C., Pascal, V., Omura, G., McAuley, A., Kasouf, C., Jones, R., Hultman, C. M., Hills, G. E., Hansen, D., Gilmore, A., Giglierano, J., Eggers, F., & Deacon, J. (2016).Ìý.ÌýJournal of Strategic Marketing, 24(1), 5–19.
  • 2023:ÌýLiu, G., Eng, T.-Y., & Takeda, S. (2015).Ìý.ÌýEntrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 39(2), 267–298.
  • 2022:ÌýSullivan Mort, G., Weerawardena, J., & Liesch, P. (2012).Ìý.ÌýEuropean Journal of Marketing, 46(3/4), 542–561.
  • 2021:ÌýHomburg, C., Hahn, A., Bornemann, T., & Sandner, P. (2014).Ìý.ÌýJournal of Marketing Research, 51(5), 625–644.
  • 2020:ÌýJones, R., & Rowley, J. (2011).Ìý.ÌýInternational Small Business Journal, 29(1), 25–36.

For a full list of past winners, please visitÌýour website: .

ÌýNomination Deadline: May 15, 2025

Nominations (including self-nominations) must include a one-page statement of endorsement. Please email your submission to: