Rigorous Scholarship in the Service of Practice
Advancing knowledge and driving progress through empirical study, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application.
"No one understands the delicate balance between innovation and scale better than Christian Seelos and Johanna Mair. Their new book is equally rigorous and dynamic, illuminating the way forward for all of us on the frontlines of social change."
Awards & Recognition
Society for Progress Progress Medal
2025
Academy of Management Journal Impact Award
2024
World Economic Forum/Schwab Foundation Outstanding Social Innovation Thought Leader
2019
Voluntas (Arnova) Best Paper Award
2019
Virginia A. Hodgkinson (Arnova/Independent Sector) Research Book Prize
2019
Academy of Management Best Book 2015–2017 on Organizations and the Natural Environment
2018
Nominated for the Thinkers50 Award
2017
Terry McAdam Book Award — Most Inspirational and Useful New Book Contributing to Nonprofit Management
2017
IMF/Financial Times, Gold Prize, Best Research on Private Sector Development
2008
Aspen Institute and Ashoka Faculty Pioneer Award in Social Entrepreneurship Education
2007
Strategic Management Society Best Research Paper for Practitioner Implications
2007
United Nations Gold Medal — In the Service of Peace
1999