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Awards & Recognitions

ISM—New Jersey seeks to recognize the substantial contributions of our membership, both to the chapter and the profession, through our awards programs.

WALTER MOON AWARD

The Walter Moon Award is presented to the ISM—NJ member who has consistently demonstrated purchasing professionalism and has made outstanding contributions to the development and professional stature of the association. Awardees are members for at least seven years, and have demonstrated leadership, service and participation.

The award honors the memory of Walter "Wally" Moon, a member of ISM—New Jersey with more than 25 years of continuous service, excellence and outstanding achievement.

WALTER MOON AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023 –  Robert Murphy, CPSM

2019 -   Thalia Adams Waingarten, C.P.M.

2018 -   Debora Csontos, C.P.M.

2013 – John Hanna, C.P.M., A.P.P.

2012 – Maria Kiwalle, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., A.P.P.

2010 -  Virginia Kesler Carlson

2007 -  Guy Haddix, C.P.M.

2006 -  John Grebe, C.P.M.

2004 – William Miller Wood

2001 – Victor J. Catalano, C.P.M.

1997 – Manuel de Torres

1993 – James T. Milway, C.P.M.

1991 – Raymond C. Clayton, C.P.M.

1986 – Robert B. Ackerman, C.P.M.

1984 – Calvin Croucher

1982 – Joseph Weinberg

1980 – George Oakes, III

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded to a non-board member who has demonstrated exceptional service to ISM—New Jersey.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

2024   Tyler Gulick                                     

2023   Timothy Youngman

2022 David Johnson

2021 Gladys Leibowitz

2019 August (Gus) Manz, CPSM

2018 Anu Rao

2017 Kim Castellucci

2016 Paul Goldsworthy

2015 Edward Rossi

2014 Angela Gregorowicz

2013 Brian Brockett & Joanna Santoro, CPSM

2012 Janet Roder, C.P.M.

2011 Andreea Sparhawk

2010 Gary Mauro, C.P.M.

2009 Cheryl D'Cruz-Young

2008 Robert Murphy, CPSM, C.P.M.

2007 Jan Christiani

2006 Melissa Jorda, A.P.P.

2005 Grace Goldbeck

2004 Henry Malanowski, C.P.M., A.P.P.

2003 William Sheeley

2002 Selma Wu, C.P.M.

CRYSTAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPLY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

This award recognizes an individual's success in promoting the purchasing profession, significant contributions to the bottom line and diversity/minority development, leadership qualities, environmental and recycling commitments, and the initiation of innovative programs.

CRYSTAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPLY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE RECIPIENTS

2024  Edmund Zagorin

2023 Tamra Pawloski

2022 Joseph Shatynski, CPSM

2021 Walter Charles

2019 Nicholas Ammaturo

2018 Donna Donato

2017 David L. Jenne/Robert Murphy, CPSM

2016 Hans Melotte / Evelyn Chen, CPSD, C.P.M.

2015 Rick Houtz / Tina Trueba

2014 Heidi Hemmer / Dave Noda

2013 Farryn Melton, C.P.M. / Dr. Kevin Lyons

2012 Valentina Palange / Susan Hogan

2011 James Gowen / Hector Martinez, C.P.M.

2010 Lisa Martin, C.P.M. / Nelida Garcia, CPA

2009 Joanna Martinez / Manuel de Torres

2008 Shelley Stewart, Jr./ Angela Pian

2007 Willie Deese / William DeSantis

2006 John Ruebush / William G Romas, C.P.M., A.P.P.

2005 Stanley Grill / Len DeCandia

2004 Marc Marin / Farryn Melton, C.P.M./Andrew Fox

2003 Jeannie Diefenderfer / Mary Turney

2002 Elizabeth Banks / Catherine Roy

2001 Debra Bell/ Jose A. Mejia

2000 James McCue / Mary Donelik

1999 Robert Calabro /Peter A. Cistaro

1998 Douglas Greene / Dennis Carey

1997 William J. Doherty, Jr. / Wilbur Beatty, C.P.M.

WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP DIAMOND AWARD

This award is presented annually at ISM—New Jersey's Women and Leadership Conference, honoring the leadership and mentoring of women in a supply management role.

WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP DIAMOND AWARD WINNERS

2019 Beth Canning, CPSD, C.P.M.
2018 Bonnie Blaszak
2017 Sheila Woleny
2016 Jill Zunshine
2015 Tamra Pawloski
2014 Kim Hanemann / Neha Shah
2013 Joanne Levy
2012 Heidi Hemmer / Angela Moskow
2011 Valentina Palange / Tatiana Mejia
2010 Jaime Bonhke / Kathryn Disimino
2009 Janice Johnston / Beverly Luchs