We would like to thank those of you who participated in the IGBR 2021 Spring Internet Conference. The papers were all very timely and well-received by conference participants. The awards committee selected the top papers to receive Distinguished Research awards and we would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following winners:
Distinguished Research Awards
USING STOCK AND OPTION MARKET RESPONSES IN EVENT STUDIES: THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL CASE
Marco Lam, Western Carolina University
Sarah Wallace, Western Carolina University
Leobardo Diosdado, Western Carolina University
Leroy Kauffman, Western Carolina University
ECONOMIC POLICY UNCERTAINTY AND STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY REVEALED BY LONG-TERM DATA ANALYSES IN TWO COUNTRIES: UNITED STATES AND S. KOREA
DaeRyong Kim, Delaware State University
Seongju Moon, Gyeongsang National University
HARIBO AND THE GUMMI BEAR BUSINESS: A STICKY SITUATION
Alan Eisner, Clark University
Donna M. Gallo, Clark University
Helaine Korn, Baruch College CUNY
THE PASTOR’S DILEMMA
Kyle Ristig, Centenary College of Louisiana
DOES INFORMATION ASYMMETRY MOTIVATE CORPORATE SPIN-OFFS?
Han-Sheng Chen, Lipscomb University
Ying-Chou Lin, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LANDSCAPE AND IMPACTS OF COVID-19
Robert Lahm Jr, Western Carolina University
SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT REFLECTIONS
Yousry Eldardiry, Missouri State University
Ismet Anitsal, Missouri State University
Melek Meral Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University
ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT RETURN PERFORMANCE FOR U.S. HOTELS
James Stotler, North Carolina Central University
Mahmud Mansaray, North Carolina Central University
Institute for Global Business Research Fellow Award
These individuals have been supporters and ambassadors of the IGBR. They have encouraged attendance at the conferences, worked as Referees and Advocates, and taken on extra duties on behalf of the organization. They have been great friends and colleagues and are clearly worthy of Fellow status.
Ismet Anitsal, Missouri State University
Alan Eisner, Clark University
Robert Lahm, Western Carolina University
JoAnn C. Carland Distinguished Service Award
Dr. JoAnn C. Carland was a scholar, researcher, and educator with a vision to support researchers from teaching universities. She was a scholar in the field of entrepreneurship and was one of the most cited authors in that field. She was the founder and president of an academic organization with a mission to encourage research with a collegial atmosphere and supportive culture. JoAnn modeled this because she always was the most encouraging participant at any conference. The IGBR was founded on these same core values. The IGBR board created this award in the memory of JoAnn Carland. This award is bestowed on individuals who have provided unwavering support and dedication to the IGBR mission.
Murat Arik, Middle Tennessee State University
Martin S. Bressler Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Martin Bressler was the founding President of the IGBR. He is a leader in both business education and research. Martin is a respected professor and distinguished researcher in the field of entrepreneurship. The IGBR benefited greatly from his guidance and wisdom. He is a man of integrity and character. The IGBR board dedicates this award to Martin Bressler. This award is bestowed on individuals who have distinguished themselves in business research and education.
Melek Meral Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University