Garner Thèmoin Award - Advancement of the Profession Award. The Garner Thèrmoin Award is presented to an individual whose modest, unselfish, sincere, and persistent efforts for the advancement of Purchasing, Supply Management and Logistics and whose able assistance and guidance to purchasing agents in their endeavours have eminently qualified him/her for one of the highest IFPMM awards.

Winner 2009
Imelda Carrillo
(Nominated by PISM, Philippines)

Hans Ovelgönne - Purchasing Research Award. The Hans Ovelgönne Award is made to an individual from a University, Company or Association and for their outstanding contribution to the development of Purchasing and Supply Management based on Research and Development studies and works.

Winner 2009
Professor Jan Telgen
(Nominated by HALPIM, Hungary)

Lewis E. Spangler - Purchasing Professional Award. The Lew Spangler Award is made to an individual coming from a Company or Association where he/she has proved an outstanding commitment to the profession of Purchasing and Supply Management by evidence of successful contribution to the bottom line as well as by support given to their collaborators in the field of Education and Training.

Winner 2009
Darin Matthews
(Nominated by NIGP, USA)