2019 Award Winners
Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University – Award of Excellence for Print Publications for Fiscal, Economic, and Social Effects of Immigration in the Hoosier State.
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana – Award of Excellence for Electronic Publications for Montana Business Quarterly.
Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama – Award of Excellence for Websites – https://cber.culverhouse.ua.edu/
Srikant Devaraj (Ball State), Pankaj Patel (Villanova) and Michael Hicks (Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research) – Polzin Prize for Best Paper – “Must Access Laws for Opioid Prescription and County Gross Domestic Product.”
Phil Boyum, Georgia Southern University – Award of Excellence for Research Posters.
2018 Award Winners
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah – Award of Excellence for Print Publications for Utah Informed: Visual Intellection for 2018.
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University – Award of Excellence for Electronic Publications for the Indiana Business Review.
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University – Award of Excellence for Websites for Hoosiers by the Numbers.
AUBER Fellow Awards – Carl Bonham, director of University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, University of Hawaii, and Jerry Conover, director of Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University.
2017 Award Winners
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University – Timothy Slaper, director of Economic Analyis, won the 2018 Polzin Prize for Best Paper for An Agglomeration Set on a Hill: Industry Clusters and the Magnetic Attraction of FDI.
“I’m privileged to have won this prize,” said Timothy Slaper, director of Economic Analysis. “It is a testimony to the relevancy of AUBER that it attracts not only academically rigorous papers but research that is useful for economic development practitioners as well.”
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, West Virginia University – The West Virginia center won the Award of Excellence for Print Publications for the West Virginia Economic Outlook 2017 – 2021.
“AUBER members are typically the leaders in educating people about economic issues in their respective states,” said John Deskins, director of BBER. “To be recognized by such an important group of academics in applied economics research is quite an honor.”
Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Nevada – Las Vegas – The Award of Excellence for Electronic Publications went to the Nevada center for CBER Economic Indexes for Nevada and Southern Nevada.
“The Nevada and Southern Nevada coincident and leading indicators provide a picture of the current state of these economies as well as an early warning system about the economies’ future developments,” said Stephen Miller, director of CBR. “Although many of the staff contributed to the report, Jinju Lee, economic analyst, headed the development and design of the report.”
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana – Montana’s BBER won the Award of Excellence in Websites for the Montana Economic Outlook Seminar website.
Our new site gives attendees of our outlook events across the state a place to learn and interact with seminar presenters throughout the year,” said Patrick Barkey, director of BBER. “We’re thrilled to see the talents of our publications director, Scott Hawk, recognized in this prestigious award.”
View the press release on 2017 award winners here.
Award Winners Over the Years
R. Thayne Robson Award
The Thayne Robson Award is the highest honor that AUBER awards to an individual for longtime commitment and service to the organization. To earn the Robson Award, individuals must be AUBER members for at least 15 years, be center directors, have served on the AUBER board of directors and be an economic and public policy leaders in their state.
2014
Paul Polzin, University of Montana
2013
Marshall Vest, University of Arizona
2012
Tom Witt, West Virgina University
2008
Richard Wobbekind, University of Colorado
2006
Keith Schwer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2004
Tim Hogan, Arizona State University
AUBER Fellow Award
2018
Jerry Conover, Indiana University
Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii
2016
Carol Rogers, Indiana University
2012
Stephen Smith, University of Memphis
2009
Marshall Vest, University of Arizona
2008
Paul Polzin, University of Montana
Esmael Adibi, Chapman University
2006
John Gnuschke, University of Memphis
John Knapp, University of Virginia
2004
Lorena Akioka, University of Georgia
Keith Schwer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Newsletters, Brochures, and Other Printed Promotional Materials
2012
The Virgina Newsletter, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia
2011
Measuring Community: A Newsletter of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative, Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis, Eastern Washington University
2009
CBER Open House, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
2008
Promotional Portfolio for the Regional Institute 10th Anniversary Symposium on Change, The Regional Institute, University of Buffalo – The State University of New York
2007
IBRC promotional brochure, Indiana Business Research Center, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
2006
Alabama Business, Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama
2005
Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona
2004
AZB: Arizona Business, Center for Business Research, Arizona State University
2003
Business and Economic Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University
2002
Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development, University of West Florida
2001
L. William Seidman Research Institute, Arizona State University
2000
Lynn P. Reinke, West Virginia University
Abstracts and Other Data Publications
2012
Nevada KIDS COUNT Data Book 2011, Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2011
2010 Montana KIDS COUNT Data Book, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2010
EBR Database Online, Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona
2009
Florida Statistical Abstract 2008, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida
2008
2007 Montana KIDS COUNT Data Book, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2007
Policy Briefs, The Regional Institute, University at Buffalo – The State University of New York
2006
San Fernando Valley Economic Report, San Fernando Valley Economic Research Center, California State University, Northridge
2004
Florida Statistical Abstract 2003, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida
2003
Economic and Business Research Program, University of Arizona
2002
Institute for Economic Advancement, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2001
Center for Economics and Management Research, University of Oklahoma
2000
Janet Galvez, University of Florida
Economic Outlooks, Special Studies, Technical or Contract Reports
2014
2014 Economic Outlook, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, West Virginia University
2013
Special Studies, Technical, or Contract Reports: Northwest Economic Research Center, Portland State University for Carbon Tax and Shift: How to Make It Work for Oregon’s Economy
2012
Economic Outlooks: Colorado Business Economic Outlook 2012, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado-Boulder
Special Studies, Technical, or Contract Reports: Economic Impact of the 2011 Western and Southern Open, Economics Center, University of Cincinnati
2011
Economic Outlooks: Forecast of Georgia and Atlanta, Economic Forecasting Center, Georgia State University
Special Studies, Technical, or Contract Reports: Montana Manufacturers Survey, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2010
Economic Outlooks: Economic and Business Review, Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, Chapman University
Special Studies, Technical or Contract Reports: Structure and Economic Impact of Utah’s Coal Industry, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah
2009
Economic Outlooks: Indiana Business Review: Outlook 2009, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
Special Studies, Technical or Contract Reports: Local Government Reform in Indiana, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
2008
Economic Outlooks: 2008 Montana Economic Outlook Seminar Booklet, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
Special Studies, Technical or Contract Report: The Economic Importance of the Arts & Cultural Industries in Albuquerque and Bernalillo Counties, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico
2007
Special Studies, Technical & Contract Reports: Unlocking Rural Competitiveness: The Role of Regional Clusters, Indiana Business Research, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
2006
Special Studies, Technical & Contract Reports: 2006 Orange County Executive Survey, A. Gary Anderson Center for Business and Economic Research, Chapman University
2005
Economic Outlooks: Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama
Special Studies, Technical & Contract Reports: Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Arkansas
2004
Economic Outlooks: Indiana Business Review, Indiana Business Research Center, Kelly School of Business, Indiana University
Special Studies, Technical & Contract Reports: The Economic, Demographic and Fiscal Impacts of Closing Hill Air Force Base, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah
2003
A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, Chapman University
2002
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2001
Deborah Hamilton, Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama
2000
Diana Hunter, University of Arizona
Website
2014
Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
2013
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana, Missoula
2012
Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2011
Economic Research Organization, University of Hawaii
2010
Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona
2009
Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
2008
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2007
The Regional Institute, University of Buffalo – The State University of New York
2006
Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona
2005
Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2004
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2003
Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama
2002
Center for Economic and Management Research, University of Oklahoma
2001
Economic and Business Research Program, University of Arizona
2000
Center for Economic Development Research, Kenneth F. Wieand, University of South Florida
1999
Douglas P. Woodward, University of South Carolina
1998
William L. Huth, University of West Florida
1997
Center for Business & Economic Research, Jerry L. Wall, Northeast Louisiana University
Electronic Publications
2014
Arizona’s Economy, Economic and Business Research Center, University of Arizona
2013
Global Commerce, Business and Economic Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University
2011
Alabama Business, Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama
2009
InContext, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2008
2008 State of the Industry Report: Manufacturing and Logistics in Indiana National Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card, Bureau of Business Research, Ball State University
Magazines and Journals
2011
Montana Business Quarterly, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2010
American Journal of Business, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
2009
Indiana Business Review, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2008
Montana Business Quarterly, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2007
Tennessee’s Business, Business & Economic Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University
2006
InContext, Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2005
Montana Business Quarterly, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana
2004
Tennessee’s Business, Business and Economic Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University
2003
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
2001
Bureau of Business and Economic Research/Center for Manpower Studies, University of Memphis
2000
Horace E. Johns, Middle Tennessee State University
Outstanding Conference Host
2017
University of New Mexico, Bureau of Business and Economic Research
2016
University of Arkansas, Center for Business and Economic Research
2015
University of Central Florida, Institute for Economic Competitiveness
2014
Portland State University, Northwest Economic Research Center
2013
University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
2012
Economic Research Organization, University of Hawaii
2011
Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
2010
Bureau of Business & Economic Research, West Virginia University
2009
Bureau of Business Research, University of Texas at Austin
2008
Center for Economics and Business Research, Western Washington University
2007
Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development, University of West Florida
2000
Indiana Business Research Center, Indiana University
Past Publication Award Winners
(categories changed in 2000)
Continuing Publication
1999
Judy Corwin, Baylor University
1998
Charles Little, St. Johns University
1997
Stephen L. Tracy, University of South Dakota
1996
Horace E. Johns, Middle Tennessee State University
1995
Marlene Nesary and Shannon Furniss, University of Montana
1994
Dolores Bell, University of Memphis
1993
Diana Hunter, University of Arizona
1992
Tom Woods, California State University,Los Angeles
1991
Horace E. Johns, Middle Tennessee State University
1990
Jeanne McDonald, University of Tennessee
1989
Nan Beams*, Arizona State University
Janis Ward*, West Virginia University (*co-winners)
1988
Jan Stucker, University of South Carolina
1987
Ann Cameron, Chapman University
1986
Jeanne McDonald, University of Tennessee
1985
Peggy Stanley, Georgia State University
1984
Marilyn Bamberger, Oklahoma State University
1983
Mary Lenihan, University of Montana
One-time Publication
1999
Mark Berger, Eric Thompson and Steve Allen, University of Kentucky
1998
Deborah Hamilton, University of Alabama
1997
Lynn Reinke, West Virginia University
1996
Paul R. Zelus, Idaho State University
1995
Terry Creeth, Indiana University
1994
Cindy DiPersio*, University of Colorado
Patricia Wickham*, University of Oklahoma (*co-winners)
1993
Pia Montoya, University of Arizona
1992
William Bryan and Lori Williamson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1991
Lorena Akioka, University of Georgia
1990
Carlene Hill-Forrest, Wichita State University
1989
Center for Business Research, St. Cloud University
1988
Jerry Hembd, University of Wisconsin, Superior
1987
Deborah Hamilton, University of Alabama
1986
Julia Martin, University of Virginia
1985
Lorena Akioka, University of Georgia