The first recipient was Patrick J. Murphy. IMI later went on to become a provider of education. Its popular Certificate in Supervisory Management (CISM) was the first academic course run by IMI and was the institute's first progression into all-island distance learning.
Patrick J. Murphy was the first person to receive training from IMI.  IMI subsequently expanded its services to include educational programs, with its Certificate in Supervisory Management (CISM) being the first academic course offered through their distance learning program.