The European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS) and the Aspen Institute presented the Fourth Edition of the European Faculty Pioneer Awards with a special ceremony during the Gala Dinner at 2007 Annual Colloquium in Barcelona, September 20.

We were especially pleased to honour outstanding educators in two different categories:

• the European “Rising Star” Faculty Pioneer Award
• the European “Lifetime Achievement” Faculty Pioneer Award

Prof. Hope was selected by the judging panel for his pioneering research on the major issue of climate change, as well as his institutional leadership and his commitment in advancing corporate responsibility research and learning.

Previous accomplishments also include over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as an acknowledged presence in the public policy sphere with:

• A nomination by the UK government as a Lead Author for the influential Third and Fourth Assessment Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1998 and 2005
• An appointment as specialist advisor to the House of Lords Select Committee investigating climate change

‘Highly Recommended Runners-Up’ educators in this category were:

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        • David Crowther, Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility, De Montfort University Leicester Business School
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        • Malcolm McIntosh, Professor of Human Security and Director of the ARCHS Centre, Coventry University

Prof. Sobczak is also coordinating the reporting framework on global responsibility for learning organizations within the GRLI, where he represents Audencia, following his leading role in implementing the Global Compact principles in the business school.

‘Highly Recommended Runners-Up’ educators in this category were:

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      • Wendy Chapple, Associate Professor and Researcher, Nottingham University Business School
      • Johanna Mair, Associate Professor in General Management, IESE Business School