Purpose: This article provides an analysis of articles winning the William J. Davis Award in "Educational Administration Quarterly" ("EAQ") from its start in 1980 through 2007. Findings: Information is presented on data relating to two guiding questions: (a) What themes or trends have emerged over time in Davis Award-winning articles? (b) What impact have Davis Award-winning articles had on the field relative to other "EAQ" articles? Conclusions: Based on patterns that emerged from the data, ideas for continued changes in "EAQ"'s editorial policies relating to the award are explored. (Contains 5 tables.)