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2025: Imagine the Possibilities

The Vizient® Connections Summit is our annual premier event that is dedicated to connecting thought leaders across the healthcare continuum – creating a destination event like no other.

Where healthcare executives from a range of disciplines across member healthcare facilities and Vizient’s supply chain partners network and share insights into the increasing confluence of our worlds.

Every year, Vizient recognizes suppliers for their top performance in several categories.

Recognizing 2025 top performers

Pharmaceutical Supplier Partner of the Year – Moderna

2025 Pharmaceutical Supplier Partner of the Year

The nominees for Pharmaceutical Supplier of the Year are recognized for superior service, support, reliability, ethics and integrity in collaboration with Vizient and our pharmacy providers.

These pharmaceutical suppliers provide comprehensive contract access and proactively engage the broader Vizient enterprise, solutions and programs beyond the GPO. These suppliers also proactively engage the broader Vizient enterprise including consulting, member delivery team, Pharmacy Networks and Provista, demonstrating a commitment to advance innovation and supplier/provider partnerships to meet unmet needs in the market.

Congratulations to our 2025 top performers

The nominees for Responsible Sourcing Supplier of the Year exemplify excellence by contributing meaningfully to long-term economic development while enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of the healthcare supply chain. They demonstrate year-over-year growth as well as their commitment to responsible sourcing practices. This award highlights suppliers whose strategies align with client values and drive measurable impact across healthcare systems and the communities they serve.

The nominees for the Sustainability Supplier of the Year Award demonstrate a strong corporate commitment to sustainability and actively support Vizient’s mission to mitigate risk, increase financial stability, and build a more sustainable, resilient healthcare sector. Honorees are distinguished by their timely and accurate submission of environmental product attributes, meaningful engagement with Vizient and its clients, and ongoing efforts to advance sustainability performance across their operations.

Chris Childers, TIDI products
Andy Fox, Fresenius Kabi
Ashley Pugsley, Teleflex

The nominees for National Account Leadership Award are exemplary representatives of their respective organization and maintain integrity in all they do.

These professionals work diligently and strategically to collaborate with Vizient. This includes demonstrating the ability to connect their organization’s senior leaders and subject matter experts with Vizient peers. Additionally, these nominees show exceptional awareness and responsiveness to providers and Vizient.

The nominees for Pharmaceutical Supply Assurance Supplier of the Year have demonstrated flexibility, innovation and distinction in ensuring uninterrupted supply of pharmaceuticals to Vizient providers.

These suppliers have active and comprehensive participation in Vizient's supply assurance programs, including Novaplus Enhanced Supply and NES Reserve.

Applauding audience