The Organizations and the Natural Environment (ONE) Division of the Academy of Management, like many divisions, has an annual dissertation competition to recognize and honor emerging and exemplary work in the field. This special research forum provides an opportunity for the finalists of this competition, doctoral students or recently doctored faculty members, to present and discuss their work that will undoubtedly shape research in the ONE field for decades. Some of the dissertation abstracts and commentaries authored by the award finalists appear later. This overview to the forum provides a synopsis of the administrative process of the dissertation award competition and a few reflective thoughts from the committee chair.