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2009
ACR Conference People's Choice Award, 2009
Tim Reilly, Dr. Jim Gentry and former Marketing PhD student, Rob Harrison, won the People’s Choice Award for their video on Black Friday at the ACR Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
President of the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska, 2009
Dr. Dwayne Ball serves as President of the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska.
American Academy of Advertising's Outstanding Contribution to Research Award, 2009
Dr. Les Carlson received the 2009 American Academy of Advertising’s Outstanding Contribution to Research Award. A panel of five senior members of the Academy reviewed the nomination materials, and they were unanimous in selecting him to receive this award. He was noted for his contributions to advertising research that were characterized as impactful and extensive. In particular, they noted his contribution to research on advertising to children and the role of parental mediation, environmental issues and green advertising, service advertising, public policy issues, and the broader role of integrated marketing communication. The reviewers also cited the significant contribution Dr. Carlson has made to the field of advertising research as a journal editor and reviewer.
Contributions to Students Award, 2009
The UNL Parents Association and the Teaching Council asked UNL parents, in consultation with their sons and daughters, to recommend faculty and staff who should be recognized for this certificate. This is the twenty-first year for the faculty and staff "Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students." Ph.D. Candidates Shannon Cummins and Eddie Nowlin were recognized from the Department.
CBA Graduate Research Assistant Award, 2009
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush received the 2008-2009 CBA Graduate Research Assistant Award. Mike will be honored at the spring Honors Convocation ceremony.
Honorable Mention for the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, 2009
Graduate Studies awarded Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush an Honorable Mention in recognition of his accomplishments and based off of his nominations for the Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant Award and the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award.
ISBM Dissertation Award, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush, received one of three ISBM Dissertation Awards. Dissertation competition entries are judged on the rigor of the proposed work and the relevance of that work to B2B marketing practice. The winners each received grants of $7500 to support their research. The ISBM dissertation support award competition has supported outstanding B2B dissertation work since its inception in 1991.
Layman’s Award, 2009
Dr. Amit Saini received a Layman’s Award from UNL for 2008-2009.
Committee to Select the Winner of the Louis W. Stern Award, 2009
Dr. Ravi Sohi was invited to serve on a three person committee to select the winner of the 2009 Louis W. Stern Award. This award is given by the American Marketing Association to an article that has made the most significant contribution to the literature on marketing channels and distribution within the last eight years.
CBA Distinguished Teaching Award, 2009
The CBA Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee has selected Dr. Ravi Sohi to receive the 2008-2009 CBA Distinguished Teaching Award. His name has also been forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University Distinguished Teaching Award.
AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium Representative, 2009
Ph.D. Student Shannon Cummins was the department’s representative at the 2009 AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium hosted by Georgia State University.
2008
Faculty Research Award, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball and Dr. Jim Gentry were recipients of the department’s 2007-2008 Faculty Research Award.
Review Board Member for the Academy of Marketing Science Review, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was a review board member for the Academy of Marketing Science Review (electronic).
Review Board Member for the Journal of Services Marketing, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was an editorial review board member for the Journal of Services Marketing.
Member of the Academic Program Council of UNL, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was a member of the Academic Program Council of UNL, which reviews and approves all new academic programs and changes to program university-wide.
President of Phi Beta Delta, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was President of Phi Beta Delta international honorary society UNL Chapter.
Member of the Gallup Research Center Board of Fellows, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was a member of the Gallup Research Center Board of Fellows.
Elected Chair of the CBA General Committee, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was the elected chair of the CBA General Committee and sits on the Dean’s executive committee.
Board Member ACLU of Nebraska, 2008
Dr. Dwayne Ball was a board member ACLU of Nebraska.
Society for Marketing Advances Annual Conference Best Paper Award, 2008
At the Society for Marketing Advances 2008 Annual Conference, Dr. Les Carlson received the best paper award in the advertising track for co-authoring the paper, "Antecedents to Intent to Donate for Non-Profits Employing Print Advertisements."
Journal of Advertising's Best Article Award, 2008
Dr. Les Carlson co-authored the paper that received the Journal of Advertising's best article award for 2007, awarded March 2008.
Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Advertising, 2008
Dr. Les Carlson served as the Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Advertising.
Baker Award for Excellence in Service, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Shannon Cummins received the Department of Marketing Baker Award for Excellence in Service.
Editor of the Journal of Consumer Behavior, 2008
Dr. Jim Gentry served as the North American editor of the Journal of Consumer Behavior.
Macromarketing Conference on Consumption, Materialism, and Society Track Co-Chair, 2008
Dr. Jim Gentry co-chaired a track for the 2008 Macromarketing Conference on Consumption, Materialism, and Society.
Masculinity in Consumer and Marketing Research Track Chair, 2008
Dr. Jim Gentry chaired a track on Masculinity in Consumer and Marketing Research.
Editor of the Academy of Marketing Science Review, 2008
Dr. Jim Gentry served as Editor of the Academy of Marketing Science Review.
North American Editor of the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 2008
Dr. Jim Gentry served as North American Editor of the Journal of Consumer Behaviour.
International Scholar of the Year Award, 2008
Dr. Ron Hampton and Craig MacPhee received the International Scholar of the Year Award for 2008 from Phi Beta Delta, international honorary society. This award recognizes them for their decades-long commitment to creating international business education programs and international research.
CBA Distinguished Teaching Award, 2008
Dr. Ron Hampton received the 2007-2008 CBA Distinguished Teaching Award.
College Distinguished Teaching Award, 2008
Dr. Ron Hampton received a 2008 College Distinguished Teaching Award in honor of his outstanding teaching ability and dedication to student learning. He was recognized during the University Honors Convocation. This award is presented by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Office.
CBA Distinguished Faculty Award, 2008
Dr. Ron Hampton received the 2008 CBA Distinguished Faculty Award from the CBA Advisory Board.
Excellence in Teaching Award, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Rob Harrison received the Department of Marketing Excellence in Teaching Award.
CBA Distinguished Service Award, 2008
Michelle Jacobs received the 2007-2008 CBA Distinguished Service Award in the Managerial/Professional category.
USDA-CSREES Grant, 2008
Dr. Pat Kennedy was involved with a USDA-CSREES grant, "Marketing Rural Communities to Attract and Retain Workers."
USDA Grant Study on Childhood Obesity, 2008
Dr. Pat Kennedy continued work on her three-year USDA grant study on childhood obesity. This study examineds how the advertising of foods in schools, online and on TV affects children’s eating choices and contributes to rising childhood obesity rates.
Editorial Board for the Sports Marketing Quarterly, 2008
Dr. Pat Kennedy served on the Editorial Board for the Sports Marketing Quarterly.
Vice-Chair Membership for the AMA Sports & Special Events Marketing SIG, 2008
Dr. Pat Kennedy was elected Vice-Chair Membership for the AMA Sports & Special Events Marketing SIG.
Chair of the College’s Academic Planning Committee, 2008
Dr. Pat Kennedy was elected Chair of the college’s Academic Planning Committee.
Phillippe Fellowship, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush received the 2008-2009 Phillippe Fellowship.
AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium Representative, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush was the department’s representative at the 2008 AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium hosted by University of Missouri-Columbia.
Excellence in Research Award, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush received the Department of Marketing Excellence in Research Award.
ISBM Doctoral Dissertation Award Competition Finalist, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush’s dissertation proposal has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2008 ISBM Doctoral Dissertation Award Competition. ISBM is the Institute for the Study of Business Markets at Penn State that funds B2B research. This is a very prestigious award for strategy/B2B dissertations. Award winners receive up to $7500 for dissertation expenses.
CBA Graduate Research Assistant Award, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Clinton Lanier received the 2007-2008 CBA Graduate Research Assistant Award.
AMA Sales SIG Dissertation Proposal Competition Award Winner, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Eddie Nowlin was one of the four winners of the 2007 AMA Sales SIG Dissertation Proposal competition. He received a cash award of $2500 and made a presentation at a special session during the 2008 AMA Winter Educators’ Conference.
AMS/Sheth Foundation MDSA Fellowship, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Eddie Nowlin received the AMS/Sheth Foundation MDSA Fellowship.
CBA Gradaute Teaching Assistant Award, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Julie Pennington received the 2007-2008 CBA Gradaute Teaching Assistant Award.
Contributions to Students Award, 2008
The UNL Teaching Council and the UNL Parents Association recognize faculty or staff members who have "made a difference" in the lives of students. Each November the Parents Association asks parents of UNL students to consult their sons and daughters and to nominate a teacher who "has made a significant contribution to their lives while at UNL." Ph.D. Candidate Julie Pennington was recognized from the Marketing Department for 2007-2008.
Othmer Fellowship, 2008
Ph.D. Candidate Tim Reilly received the Othmer Fellowship, which is renewable for up to three years.
Session Chair and Discussant at the AMA Winter Educators’ Conference, 2008
Dr. Amit Saini served as a session chair and session discussant at the 2008 AMA Winter Educators’ Conference in Austin, Texas.
Co-chair of the Sales and Relationship Marketing Track at the Winter AMA Educators’ Conference, 2008
Dr. Ravi Sohi co-chaired the Sales and Relationship Marketing Track at the 2008 Winter AMA Educators’ Conference with Dr. Jagdip Singh.
Associate Editor for the International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, 2008
Dr. Ravi Sohi was appointed as the Associate Editor (Marketing) for the International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences.
2007
Grant from the International Organization of Migration (IOM) on Human Trafficking in Ukraine, 2007
Julie Pennington, Dr. Dwayne Ball, Julia Soulakova and Dr. Ron Hampton continude with Phase II of a grant from the International Organization of Migration (IOM) on Human Trafficking in Ukraine. Their first report received controversial reviews from various organizations within Ukraine.
Co-investigator of an On-Going Grant, 2007
Dr. Dwayne Ball, was co-investigator of an on-going grant, of about $85,000 to study the prediction of customer loyalty through a service incidents in several industries in Portugal.
Editorial Board of the Journal of Services Marketing, 2007
Dr. Dwayne Ball was on the editorial board of the Journal of Services Marketing.
Ad-hoc Reviewer, 2007
Dr. Dwayne Ball was an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Advertising, and AMS Review.
Officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA, 2007
Dr. Dwayne Ball served his 11th year as an officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA.
Contributions to Students Award, 2007
The UNL Teaching Council and the UNL Parents Association have recognized faculty or staff members who have "made a difference" in the lives of students. Each November the Parents Association asked parents of UNL students to consult their sons and daughters and to nominate a teacher who "has made a significant contribution to their lives while at UNL." Lance Cummins-Brown, Dr. Amit Saini, Dr. Ravi Sohi, and Kathleen Zumpfe all received the award for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Larson Fellowship, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Shannon Cummins received the Larson Fellowship (renewable for a second year).
Presidential Fellowship, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Amber Epp received the Presidential Fellowship.
Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Aubrey Fowler received the Department of Marketing Excellence in Teaching Award.
Excellence in Graduate Education Award from Graduate Studies, 2007
Dr. Jim Gentry received one of two 2007 Excellence in Graduate Education Awards from Graduate Studies. Jim received his award at the Graduate Studies Awards Reception on January 25.
Othmer Fellowship, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Yaowei Hao received the Othmer Fellowship (renewable up to three years).
Baker Award for Excellence in Service, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush received the Department of Marketing Baker Award for Excellence in Service.
Fling Fellowship, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Clinton Lanier received the Fling Fellowship.
AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium Representative, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Clinton Lanier was the department’s representative at the 2007 AMA-Sheth Doctoral Consortium hosted by Arizona State University.
Excellence in Research Award, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Clinton Lanier received the Department of Marketing Excellence in Research Award.
CBA Distinguished Teaching Award, 2007
Dr. Amit Saini was selected to receive the 2006-2007 CBA Distinguished Teaching Award in honor of his outstanding teaching ability and dedication to student learning. Dr. Saini was recognized during the University Honors Convocation.
Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination, 2007
Rob Simon and Kathleen Zumpfe were nominated for the 2006-2007 Excellence in Teaching Award for non-tenure track faculty.
AMA Outstanding Faculty Advisor, 2007
Rob Simon received the AMA Outstanding Faculty Advisor for 2006-2007. This award was given to UNL at the International Collegiate AMA Conference in New Orleans on March 31. The award was only given to two advisors nationwide.
Fellowship Recipients, 2007
Ph.D. Candidate Se Hoon Lee received the Chancellor’s Fellowship (renewable for a second year); and Ph.D. Candidate Mike Krush is finishing up year three of his Othmer Fellowship. All of these fellowships are provided by UNL’s Office of Graduate Studies. Only a small amount number of these fellowships are awarded campus-wide each year, and the department has received them for several years.
2006
James A. Lake Academic Freedom Award, 2006
Dr. Dwayne Ball was the recipient of the 2006 James A. Lake Academic Freedom Award given by the UNL Faculty Senate. The award recognizes an individual who has made exceptional contributions through his or her acts to defending, supporting, and explaining the applications and practice of the principles of Academic Freedom.
New York Times Magazine Feature, 2006
Dr. Dwayne Ball and Dr. Ron Hampton were featured in New York Times Magazine. They were interviewed for some of the interesting consumer behavior research they have been doing.
Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Services Marketing, 2006
Dr. Dwayne Ball served on the Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Services Marketing.
Officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA, 2006
Dr. Dwayne Ball served his 10th year as an officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA.
CBA Graduate Student Research Award, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp won the CBA Graduate Student Research Award for 2006.
Award for Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp was the recipient of the Marketing Department’s Award for Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student, 2005 – 2006.
Mabel J. Reichenbach Fellowship, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp received the Mabel J. Reichenbach Fellowship for the 2006 – 2007 academic year.
Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board at UNL Professor of the Month Award, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp was recognized by the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board at UNL as Professor of the Month in September.
Baker Award for Excellence in Service by a Graduate Student, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Aubrey Fowler received the Baker Award for Excellence in Service by a Graduate Student, 2005 – 2006.
North American Editor of the Journal of Consumer Behavior, 2006
Dr. Jim Gentry served as the North American editor of the Journal of Consumer Behavior.
Editor of the AMS Review, 2006
Dr. Jim Gentry served as the editor of the AMS Review.
Pinnacle Bank Faculty Award, 2006
Dr. Pat Kennedy received the 2006 Pinnacle Bank Faculty Award.
Secretary-Treasurer for the Sports Marketing Association, 2006
Dr. Pat Kennedy served as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Sports Marketing Association.
Editorial Board for The Sports Marketing Quarterly, 2006
Dr. Pat Kennedy served on the Editorial Board for The Sports Marketing Quarterly.
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Julie Pennington received the Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student, 2005 – 2006.
Seacrest Fellow, 2006
Dr. Ravi Sohi was selected as a 2005-2006 Seacrest Fellow.
American Marketing Association-Sheth Doctoral Consortuium, 2006
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp represented UNL at the 2006 American Marketing Association-Sheth Doctoral Consortium.
2005
Officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA, 2005
Dr. Dwayne Ball served his 9th year as an officer of the Market Research Special Interest Group of the AMA.
Gerald L. Phillippe Fellowship, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Maia Beruchashvili received the Gerald L. Phillippe Fellowship.
Award for Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Maia Beruchashvili received the Department of Marketing Award for Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student.
Hazel V. Emley Fellowship, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp received the Hazel V. Emley Fellowship.
Baker Award for Excellence in Service by a Graduate Student, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Amber Epp received the Department of Marketing Baker Award for Excellence in Service by a Graduate Student.
Journal of Macromarketing Slater Award, 2005
The Journal of Macromarketing awarded its Slater Award to Dr. Stacey Baker (University of Wyoming), Dr. Jim Gentry, and Dr. Terri Rittenburg (University of Wyoming) for their article, "Building Understanding of the Domain of Consumer Vulnerability." The article, published in the December 2005 Journal of Macromarketing was recognized for being the best article in the journal in the period 2004-2006.
Best Paper Award in the Public Policy and Ethical Issues Track at the American Marketing Association Summer Educator’s Conference, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Clinton Lanier and Dr. Amit Saini’s paper, “Customer Privacy Protection: An Ethical Orientation and Marketing Control Perspective,” received the best paper award in the Public Policy and Ethical Issues track at the 2005 Summer Educator’s Conference of the American Marketing Association.
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Clinton Lanier received the Department of Marketing Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student.
Presidential Graduate Fellowship, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Risto Moisio received the Presidential Graduate Fellowship for the 2005-2006 academic year.
CBA Graduate Student Research Award, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Risto Moisio received the CBA Graduate Student Research Award.
University Graduate Research Assistant Award, 2005
Ph.D. candidate Risto Moisio received the University Graduate Research Assistant Award for 2005. Competition for this award is open to graduate students from every field of study at the university.
The Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award, 2005
Dr. Amit Saini received the Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award for 2005-2006. This award is presented each year to honor an outstanding Junior Faculty Member who has demonstrated creative research, extraordinary teaching abilities, and academic promise. This award provides a strong incentive for pre-tenured faculty to expand their expertise and enhance learning at UNL. Dr. Saini will be known as the Harold and Esther Edgerton Assistant Professor for the two years of the award.