Selection procedure

Selection of the submitted theses consists of two steps:

Selection of the submitted theses consists of two steps:

• A pre-selection by the ‘Dutch Centre of Expertise in Family Business’
• The final selection will be made by a renowned jury. The jury will consist of an entrepreneur who is active both nationally and internationally, and two professors.

Selection criteria

• Your thesis was written and assessed in 2020.
• Your thesis was graded with an A or B+ (or 7,5/75% or higher)
• Originality of the thesis topic and/or of how the research question was answered.
• Innovative or contemporary character of the thesis.
• Theoretical substantiation and empirical analysis.
• The social relevance of the research results.
• Practical relevance of the results.

Participation

If you are interested in winning this award, please submit the following information digitally, no later than May 28, 2021:

• The thesis, including title, table of contents, bibliography and list of references and a summary (maximum 2 A4). The summary must be concise, clearly stating the following points:
  • the research question;
  • relevance of the research;
  • the recommendations and/or results of the research.
  • Name(s) and contact details of your supervisor(s).
  • A CV with current contact details.
  • A signed and dated declaration of participation. Click here for the declaration of participation.

Return date 28 May 2021

The nominees for the award will be announced in June 2021. The announcement of the winners and the award ceremony will take place in October 2021. The nominees will be invited for this ceremony.

Do you want to be eligible for this award? Then please submit your thesis, to familybusiness@windesheim.nl. You can also use this e-mail address if you have questions.