The Research Article Award aims to recognize outstanding research within the School, motivating members to publish in top-tier journals. Criteria for selection include preference for articles published within the School’s core areas and in Web of Science (WoS) journals with a higher Impact Factor (IF). Awards are distributed to up to ten research articles which were were selected by the School's management involving Dean, vice-deans and all directors.

Authors of the research articles of the year:

Merle Küttim
Kalantaridis, C.; Küttim, M. „Multi-dimensional time and university technology commercialization as opportunity praxis: a realist synthesis of the accumulated literature“; Technovation; 2023.

Alexandros Pazaitis ja Christos Giotitsas
Robra, B.; Pazaitis, A.; Giotitsas, C.; Pansera, M. „From creative destruction to convivial innovation - A post-growth perspective“; Technovation; 2023.

Christina Priavolou, Nikiforos Tsiouris, Vasileios Kostakis, Christos Giotitsas.
Priavolou, C.; Troullaki, K.; Tsiouris, N.; Giotitsas, C.; Kostakis, V. „Tracing sustainable production from a degrowth and localization perspective: A case of 3D printers“; Journal of Cleaner Production; 2022.

Wolfgang Gerstlberger
Prokop, Viktor; Gerstlberger, Wolfgang; Zapletal, David; Gyamfi, Solomon „Do we need human capital heterogeneity for energy efficiency and innovativeness? Insights from European catching-up territories“; Energy Policy; 2023.

Steven Nõmmik
Verhoest, Koen; Callens, Chesney; Klijn, Erik Hans; Brogaard, Lena; García‐Rayado, Jaime; Nõmmik, Steven „Designing cross‐sector collaboration to foster technological innovation: Empirical insights from eHealth partnerships in five countries“; Public Administration Review; 2023.

Randma-Liiv Tiina
Randma-Liiv, T. „Organizing e-participation: Challenges stemming from the multiplicity of actors“; Public Administration; 2022.

Veiko Lember
Wouters, S.; Lember, V.; Janssen M.; Crompvoets, J. „Strategies to advance the dream of integrated digital public service delivery in inter-organizational collaboration networks“; Government Information Quarterly; 2023.

Mari-Klara Stein
Stein, M.-K.; Lim, E. T.; Tan, C.-W. „Explaining Persistent Ineffectiveness in Professional Online Communities: Multilevel Tensions and Misguided Coping Strategies“; Journal of the Association for Information Systems; 2022.

Natalia Levenko ja Karsten Staehr
Levenko, N.; Staehr, K. „Self-reported tax compliance in post-transition Estonia“; Economic Systems; 2023.

Abel Polese ja Tanel Kerikmäe
Polese, A.; Fradejas-García, I.; Šimić Banović, R.; Škokić, V.; Kerikmäe, T.; Luis Molina, J.; Alpeza, M.; Lubbers, M. J.; Camerani, A. „Labour Mobility and Informality: Romanian Migrants in Spain and Ethnic Entrepreneurs in Croatia“; Politics and Governance; 2022.

Lecturers of the year- Jaanus Müür. Over the years, Jaanus has proven to be an exemplary assistant, supervisor, and lecturer. A great friend to both students and colleagues alike.

Lecturers of the year- Pawan Kumar Dutt. Pawan is an esteemed lecturer while actively contributing to the European Intellectual Property Organization's educational initiatives and engaging in research projects. He is also creating a university-wide course that would strengthen TalTech's intellectual property protection. He recently received a doctorate degree.

Programme director of the year- Martin Toding. Martin Toding manages the school’s exclusive program intended for international mid-level and senior managers. In 2023, MBA program achieved the prestigious AMBA accreditation, which among other things, is a recognition of the program director and the quality of the curriculum.

PhD supervisor of the year- Laivi Laidroo. School's PhD Supervisor Award goes to the supervisor who has (co)supervised the highest number of defended doctoral theses in the School of Business and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology in the last three years. Two of the four theseses Laivi supervised were completed with nominal time.

Support staff member of the year- Iris Laak. Iris oversees the study and personnel-related activities of the dean’s office, manages the work of study consultants, and participates in different development activities. She stands out for her inspiring and supportive attitude and dedication to her work.

Management gurus of the year- Erkki Karo and Wolfgang Drechsler. Special Award for the authorship of the book on Management ""How to Make an Entrepreneurial State: Why Innovation Needs Bureaucracy"" by Rainer Kattel, Wolfgang Drechsler and Erkki Karo, honoured with the Academy of Management’s 2023 George R. Terry Book Award.

Creator of education bridges- Tarvo Niine. Special Award for introducing the School to high school students, contributing to the Business Competition for High School Students, and leading the MURG (Mustamäe state high school) elective courses.

Master of media relations- Paavo Siimann. Special Award for Sharing Knowledge both in the Classroom and in Public.

Educational innovator- Kristi Joamets. Special Award for promoting the quality of studies and initiating teaching development, specifically by incorporating a technological focus into legal education.

Special award for long-term and highly dedicated work- Uno Feldschmidt.

Star economist of the year- Kadri Männasoo. Special Award for Outstanding Research, Teaching, and Contribution to Economic Policy in Estonia.