2025 MIDWEST DECISION SCIENCES CONFERENCE

The Stan Hardy Best Conference Paper Award is presented annually at the MWDSI Conference to recognize outstanding research contributions in the field of decision sciences. This prestigious award is given to the best overall paper submitted to the conference, showcasing excellence in methodology, originality, and impact. The winning paper is selected through a rigorous review process by a panel of experts. This award honors the legacy of Dr. Stan Hardy, a distinguished scholar in decision sciences, and encourages high-quality research in the discipline.

Submission Requirement:
To be considered for the Stan Hardy Best Conference Paper Award, you must submit a full paper and indicate your interest in the award within the conference submission system.

Judge Panel:

We have the following team of judges to evaluate all submissions:

Dr. Sumanta Singha (Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University)

Dr. Yi Tan (College of Business, University of Alabama in Huntsville)

Dr. Yixiu (Ashley) Yu (Ball State University)

Dr. Piyal Sarkar (Penn State Harrisburg)

Dr. Cherry Singhal (Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico)