Professor Mortensen has received multiple awards from the academic community for his research, including:

• Best Paper Award, EURAM Conference (OB & HRM) (2023)
• Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize for Most outstanding MIT-SMR Article (2022)
• Best Paper Award Finalist, INGRoup Conference (2013)
• Richard S. Leghorn (1939) Career Development Professorship (2007-2010)
  • in the Management of Technological Innovation
• William H. Newman Award, Academy of Management Conference (conference-wide) (2004)
• Best Dissertation-Based Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference (OB) (2004)
• Runner-up Division Best Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference (OCIS) (2001)

Professor Mortensen’s teaching has been recognized by both students and faculty:

• INSEAD Dean’s Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Executive Programs (2020)
• INSEAD Best Teaching Award – GEMBA Core Course (2019)
• INSEAD Deans’ Commendation for Excellence in Executive Teaching (2018)
• INSEAD Deans’ Commendation for Excellence in MBA Teaching (2011, 2013, 2014, 2018)