The Deming Prize Committee has determined and is pleased to announce this year's winners as follows;
The Deming Prize Award Ceremony will take place at KEIDANREN KAIKAN on November 11, 2009, from 17:00-18:00, followed by the celebration party from 18:15 to 20:00.

The Winners Presentation by this year's winner will be held at NIHON KYOIKU KAIKAN (Hitotsubashi, Tokyo) on November 12, 2009.

1. The Deming Prize for Individuals

	Dr. Hiroshi Osada Professor, Graduate School of Innovation Management Tokyo Institute of Technology

2. The Deming Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion (Overseas)

	Mr. Gregory H. Watson Chairman and Managing Partner, Business Excellence Solutions, Limited

3. The Deming Application Prize

	Niigata Diamond Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) Mr. Shigeji Ikenaga, CEO and Representative Director The Siam White Cement Company Limited (Thailand) Mr. Chatchawan Sethaburth, Managing Director

4. The Nikkei QC Literature Prize (available in Japanese only)