The 2022 Andrew W. Marshall Paper Prize competition on Creative Bursts and Intellectual Outliers awarded multi-rounds of prizes from $500 – $13,000 for intellectually bold work that explored how creativity among peer groups or within an organization comes about, is fostered, and is maintained. The grand prize-winning paper was presented and published in Spring 2023. Congratulations to the Semifinalists, Finalists, and Grand-Prize Winner, Emily A. Davis!

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Updates

News Releases | 06/03/25

Message From Executive Director Melissa Flagg

JAFFREY, NH – I am genuinely excited to join The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation as Executive Director. I am particularly excited to announce our cornerstone […]

News Releases | 05/19/25

AWMF Appoints Melissa Flagg as Executive Director

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) has appointed Melissa Flagg, Ph.D., as its Executive Director. Melissa’s distinguished career as a leader and strategic thinker in her roles in research, government, and non-profit organizations, and as an AWMF advisor make her uniquely qualified for this position.
News Releases | 02/24/25

Travis Zahnow Named Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leader

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that Travis Zahnow, a Grand Prize Winner of the 2022 Andrew W. Marshall Paper Prize, has been named by the Aspen Institute as a member of the Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) Rising Leaders Program Class of 2025.