The awards were presented to the winners at a special MIPA party and awards ceremony, held during the Musikmesse trade show at Frankfurt, Germany on April 2, 2009.

Here's and overview of all nominated drum and percussion products and winners:

Drums

Winner: Mapex Meridian Maple series drum kits

Also nominated: DW Eco-X Project and Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite

Cymbals

Winner: Meinl Soundcaster Fusion

Also nominated: Sabian Vault Artisan and Bosphorus Master Vintage

Drum hardware

Winner: Pearl Demon bassdrum pedals

Also nominated: DW 8000 Long Board Bassdrum-Pedal and Mapex 700 Series Hardware

Drumheads

Winner: Remo Vintage Emperor

Also nominated: Evans Onyx and Aqurian Hi-Velocity skins

Drumsticks

Winner: Vic Firth Soft Touch sticks

Also nominated: Pro-Mark signature sticks and Regal Tip Performer Keith Carlock signature sticks

Electronic drums

Winner: Roland TD-4

Also nominated: 2box drumIt 5 and RET Percussion Stealth

Percussion

Winner: LP Legends Jose Madera Congas

Also nominated: Pearl Jingle Cajon and Meinl Turbo Cajon

Drum education

Winner: Jojo Mayer - 'Secret Weapons For The Modern Drummer'

Also nominated: Benny Greb - 'The Language of Drumming' and Todd Sucherman - 'Methods & Mechanics'