Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, received the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award.
The recognition pays tribute to individuals who have continually exemplified leadership, service, and engagement with NAW and the distribution community over many years. Mr. Bergman received the award at the 2025 NAW Executive Summit Gala on January 28 in Washington, D.C.
“Thank you to NAW President and CEO Eric Hoplin and the NAW leadership team for this humbling recognition, which is named in honor of the great Dirk Van Dongen, who’s work elevated the voice of wholesalers to the national stage,” said Mr. Bergman. “This award reflects the commitment and hard work of the thousands of Team Schein Members who together work daily to make Henry Schein a most trusted and valued partner to health care professionals. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the NAW to advocate for policies that make American businesses more competitive in today’s markets.”
NAW is a trade association representing the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry. More than 6 million workers are employed in the wholesale distribution industry throughout the United States, accounting for 1/3 of the U.S. GDP. 35,000 wholesale distribution companies operate in nearly 150,000 places of business across North America, including all 50 states.
“For over three decades, Stanley Bergman and Team Schein have been a guiding force in the distribution landscape, embodying the values of integrity, visionary leadership, and community engagement,” said Eric Hoplin, President and CEO of NAW. “We’re thrilled to recognize Stan’slongstanding commitment to our industry, and we applaud his relentless dedication to uplifting our profession on a global scale.”
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