Institute For Supply Management To Honor Respected Industry Leader With Exclusive Award

Nominations open until January 31 for ISM's highest regarded award

Tempe, AZ /PRNewswire/ - Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is now accepting nominations for the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award, the highest honor conferred by ISM, recognizing distinguished industry professionals. The award is presented annually to a leader and innovator in the field who has dedicated a robust career to advancing the profession of procurement and supply chain management.

Nominees are established supply chain and procurement professionals who are acknowledged by their peers as role models, mentors and community leaders within the field, and who work diligently to continuously bring new ideas to the table. Their contributions have helped improve their organizations and the careers of other individuals in the field.

"We are proud to recognize a leader in the field, who has devoted his or her time and efforts to make impressive contributions to the supply chain and procurement profession," said ISM Chief Executive Officer, Tom Derry. "I am honored to present ISM's highest regarded award to a very deserving candidate."

The award is named in recognition of Johnson Shipman, a pioneer member of ISM-New York, Inc., who dedicated much of his career to guiding others, helping them excel within the profession.

The J. Shipman Gold Medal Award winner will be recognized by ISM Chief Executive Officer, Tom Derry, and J. Shipman Award Committee Chair, Norbert Ore, CPSM, C.P.M, at an award luncheon on May 5, at the ISM2015 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nominations are accepted through Jan. 31, 2015. To nominate a candidate for this award, visit www.ism.ws/4328 to download the nomination form. Submit the form via email to Janis Kellerman at jkellerman@ism.ws, or by mail, to 2055 E. Centennial Circle, Tempe, AZ, 85284 by Jan. 31, 2015. For more information, visit www.ism.ws/4328.

About Institute for Supply Management®
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first supply management institute in the world. Founded in 1915, ISM's mission is to enhance the value and performance of procurement and supply chain management practitioners and their organizations worldwide. By executing and extending its mission through education, research, standards of excellence and information dissemination – including the renowned monthly ISM® Report On Business® – ISM maintains a strong global influence among individuals and organizations. ISM is a not-for-profit educational association that serves professionals with an interest in supply management who live and work in more than 80 countries. ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™) qualifications.