As part of the 10th EMES International Research Conference, we are pleased to announce the 7th edition of the EMES Best Conference Paper Award, continuing a tradition of recognising outstanding academic contributions to the field of social enterprise and related topics.

The Award celebrates originality, academic quality, and the potential impact of research presented at the conference. It is presented in two distinct categories:

• PhD Researchers: Aimed at emerging scholars in the early stages of their careers, this category encourages fresh perspectives and rigorous scholarship.

• Early-Career or Senior Researchers: Open to postdoctoral or more advanced researchers whose work demonstrates strong relevance and academic contribution.

A Selection Committee, composed of members of the Scientific Committee, will evaluate eligible papers based on criteria such as academic excellence, originality, relevance, and the potential to shape the future of research in our field. Each winner will receive a symbolic prize and certificate, and their paper will undergo a layout process to enhance readability and visibility.

📌 Important: Only full papers submitted by July 30th will be considered for the Awards.

Looking Back: Highlights from the 9th EMES Conference

In the last edition:

• The Best Paper Award (Researcher Category) went to Shervin Karimi, Simon Cornee, and Veronique Thelen from the University of Rennes (CREM), for their paper “Ownership Structure over the Business Cycle: Evidence from France”.

• The Best Paper Award (PhD Category) was awarded to Ludger Voigt for his paper “Human Resource Management in Co-operatives – A Systematic Literature Review”, co-authored with Timo Meynhardt.

We look forward to discovering this year’s winners and continuing to foster academic excellence across the EMES community.

➡️ Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners during the 10th EMES Conference!