AOM 2026 · Philadelphia · OB at 55
OB Division Awards & Social
The OB Division turns 55 — and we're celebrating in Philadelphia. Join us for an evening honoring the best of our field and community: drinks, appetizers, conversation, and more than 15 award recipients recognized for scholarship, service, mentorship, and impact.
Rigor. Relevance. Relationships.
Event details
📅 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center (2nd floor)
📬 Address: 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 — about a 12-minute walk from the convention center
🍷 Provided: Drinks & appetizers
🎁 Swag: First 55 attendees receive OB Division swag
Career awards to be honored
Lifetime Achievement
Linda K. Treviño, Pennsylvania State University
Early- to Mid-Career Scholarly Achievement
Michael D. Baer, Arizona State University
Mentorship
Katherine L. Milkman, University of Pennsylvania
Societal Impact
Dolly Chugh, New York University
Also being celebrated
More than 15 awards recognizing the very best work across our field — in scholarship, teaching, practice, and community.
Conference Awards
◆ Best Conference Paper
◆ Best Conference Symposium
◆ Best Conference Paper with International Implications
◆ Best Conference Paper with Practical Implications
◆ Blake Ashforth Best Dissertation-Based Conference Paper
◆ Most Innovative Student Conference Paper
◆ Most Innovative Format PDW Award
◆ Best Broad Relevance PDW Award
◆ Best Community Building PDW Award
Publication Awards
◆ Outstanding Publication in Organizational Behavior
◆ Outstanding Practitioner Publication in Organizational Behavior
Leadership transition
The evening also marks a leadership transition, as Keith Leavitt assumes the role of Division Chair from Gilad Chen, and we welcome our newly elected Executive Committee members and thank those completing their service.
Whether you're coming to cheer on colleagues, reconnect with friends, meet new members of the OB community, or simply celebrate the Division's 55th birthday — we hope you'll join us.
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Highlights from last year
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