2027 AMA Tech SIG Young Scholar Award
The Technology Special Interest Group (Tech SIG) of the American Marketing Association invites nominations for the 2027 AMA Tech SIG Young Scholar Award. This award recognizes an early-career scholar who has made significant contributions to the theory and practice at the intersection of technology and marketing.
Eligibility:
Nominees must have earned their doctoral degree in marketing or a related discipline no earlier than July 2017, ensuring that candidates are within ten years since graduation at the time of the award. The award is based on a body of work that has been published or accepted for publication in top-tier academic journals, demonstrating clear contributions to the field.
Award Evaluation Criteria:
The selection committee, composed of distinguished marketing scholars, will evaluate nominations based on:
· The originality and significance of the scholar’s research.
· The rigor and impact of their contributions at the intersection of technology and marketing.
· The potential for making enduring contributions to research and practice.
Submission Requirements:
1. A nomination letter (maximum two double-spaced pages) highlighting the scholar’s contributions to the theory and practice at the intersection of technology and marketing (self-nominations are welcome).
2. A current CV.
3. Mention “AMA Tech SIG Young Scholar Award Nomination” in the email subject line.
4. The nominee must be a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Tech SIG at the time of the nomination. Tech SIG membership is free for all AMA members. To add Tech SIG to your membership profile, fill out this form to send your SIG selection to the AMA Customer Support team, and they will be able to add the SIG designation to your membership.
Submission Deadline:
All materials must be submitted in a single PDF file to Ju-Yeon Lee (leejy@iastate.edu) and Jordan Moffett (JWMoffett@uky.edu) by Friday, October 16, 2026.
Notes:
The winner will be announced by mid-December and will receive a plaque at the 2027 AMA Winter Academic Conference (during Tech SIG reception).
Contact:
Ju-Yeon Lee, Chair, AMA Tech SIG leejy@iastate.edu
Jordan Moffett Vice-Chair and Chair Elect, AMA Tech SIG JWMoffett@uky.edu
TechSIG Doctoral Student Award in Honor of P.K. Kannan
The Technology Special Interest Group (Tech SIG) of the American Marketing Association is now accepting nominations for the 2027 AMA Tech SIG Doctoral Student Award in Honor of P.K. Kannan. This award recognizes an outstanding doctoral student who demonstrates strong potential to make significant contributions to the field of technology and marketing. The award is named in honor of P.K. Kannan, Dean’s Chair in Marketing Science at the University of Maryland, whose generous multi-year funding commitment sustains this recognition. Professor Kannan's support reflects his longstanding dedication to mentoring the next generation of scholars at the intersection of technology and marketing.
Eligibility:
Nominees must be currently enrolled in an AACSB-accredited PhD program in marketing or a related discipline.
Award Evaluation Criteria:
The selection committee, composed of distinguished marketing scholars, will evaluate nominations based on:
· The originality and significance of the PhD student’s research to the field of technology and marketing.
· The potential for making enduring contributions to research and practice.
Submission Requirements:
1. A nomination letter (maximum two double-spaced pages) that highlights the PhD student’s contributions to the theory and practice at the intersection of technology and marketing (self-nominations are welcome).
2. A current CV.
3. Mention “AMA Tech SIG Doctoral Student Award Nomination” in the email subject line.
4. The nominee must be a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Tech SIG at the time of the nomination. Tech SIG membership is free for all AMA members. To add Tech SIG to your membership profile, fill out this form to send your SIG selection to the AMA Customer Support team, and they will be able to add the SIG designation to your membership.
Submission Deadline:
All materials must be submitted in a single PDF file to Ju-Yeon Lee (leejy@iastate.edu) and Jordan Moffett (JWMoffett@uky.edu) by Friday, October 16, 2026.
Notes:
The winner will be announced by mid-December and will receive a plaque at the 2027 AMA Winter Academic Conference (during Tech SIG reception).
Contact:
Ju-Yeon Lee, Chair, AMA Tech SIG leejy@iastate.edu
Jordan Moffett Vice-Chair and Chair Elect, AMA Tech SIG JWMoffett@uky.edu
2027 AMA Tech SIG Lifetime Achievement Award
The Technology Special Interest Group (Tech SIG) of the American Marketing Association invites nominations for the 2027 AMA Tech SIG Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors distinguished scholars whose enduring contributions to the technology domain have profoundly shaped the development of marketing scholarship and practice.
Eligibility:
Nominees must have made significant and sustained contributions to the tech domain over an extended period. Candidates should demonstrate a consistent record of impactful research, leadership, and influence in the field of technology and marketing.
Award Evaluation Criteria:
The selection committee, composed of distinguished marketing scholars, will evaluate nominations based on:
· The significance and originality of the nominee’s contributions to the tech domain.
· Their research impact, which includes publications in top-tier academic journals and influence on both academia and industry.
· Their legacy in mentoring and inspiring future scholars and practitioners in the field.
Submission Requirements:
1. A nomination letter (maximum three double-spaced pages) detailing the nominee’s career achievements and contributions to the technology domain that have profoundly shaped the development of marketing scholarship and practice (self-nominations are welcome).
2. Current CV.
3. Mention “AMA Tech SIG Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination” in the email subject line.
4. The nominee must be a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Tech SIG at the time of the nomination. Tech SIG membership is free for all AMA members. To add Tech SIG to your membership profile, fill out this form to send your SIG selection to the AMA Customer Support team, and they will be able to add the SIG designation to your membership.
Submission Deadline:
All materials must be submitted in a single PDF file to Ju-Yeon Lee (leejy@iastate.edu) and Jordan Moffett (JWMoffett@uky.edu) by Friday, October 16, 2026.
Notes:
The winner will be announced by mid-December and will receive a plaque at the 2027 AMA Winter Academic Conference (during Tech SIG reception).
Contact:
Ju-Yeon Lee, Chair, AMA Tech SIG leejy@iastate.edu
Jordan Moffett Vice-Chair and Chair Elect, AMA Tech SIG JWMoffett@uky.edu
2027 AMA Tech SIG Best Paper Award
The Technology Special Interest Group (Tech SIG) of the American Marketing Association invites nominations for the 2027 AMA Tech SIG Best Paper Award. This award honors an outstanding paper published within the past two years that has made a significant contribution to advancing knowledge at the intersection of technology and marketing.
Eligibility:
Papers eligible for this award must have been published in print between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, in a peer-reviewed academic journal. The nominated work should exemplify rigorous research, originality, and relevance to the fields of marketing and technology.
Award Evaluation Criteria:
The selection committee, composed of distinguished marketing scholars, will evaluate nominations based on:
· The originality and significance of the research.
· The methodological rigor and quality of the analysis.
· The impact and contributions of the findings to the marketing discipline, particularly in the field of technology and marketing.
Submission Requirements:
1. A nomination letter (maximum two double-spaced pages) summarizing the paper’s contribution and significance in advancing knowledge at the intersection of technology and marketing (self-nominations are welcome).
2. A PDF copy of the nominated paper.
3. Mention “AMA Tech SIG Best Paper Award Nomination” in the email subject line.
4. The nominee must be a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Tech SIG at the time of the nomination. Tech SIG membership is free for all AMA members. To add Tech SIG to your membership profile, fill out this form to send your SIG selection to the AMA Customer Support team, and they will be able to add the SIG designation to your membership.
Submission Deadline:
All materials must be submitted in a single PDF file to Ju-Yeon Lee (leejy@iastate.edu) and Jordan Moffett (JWMoffett@uky.edu) by Friday, October 16, 2026.
Notes:
The winner will be announced by mid-December and will receive a plaque at the 2027 AMA Winter Academic Conference (during Tech SIG reception).
Contact:
Ju-Yeon Lee, Chair, AMA Tech SIG leejy@iastate.edu
Jordan Moffett Vice-Chair and Chair Elect, AMA Tech SIG JWMoffett@uky.edu