Supplier awards

The nominees for Supply Assurance Supplier of the Year have demonstrated flexibility, innovation and distinction in ensuring uninterrupted supply of products and supplies directly or indirectly impacting Vizient members’ ability to provide patient care.

These suppliers have active and comprehensive participation in Vizient's supply assurance programs or initiatives, such as supply pedigree data capture, Vizient’s Domestic Sourcing Program and Novaplus Enhanced Supply.

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

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

The nominees for Diverse Supplier of the Year are minority, women, veteran and LGBT-owned suppliers who have performed at the highest level by demonstrating year-over-year growth within Vizient contracted member spend while maintaining responsiveness to member needs.

These suppliers excel in the areas of philanthropy and sustainability and perform with ethics and integrity. The nominees also adhere to reporting and payment requirements as well as participate in Vizient industry events.

The nominees for Supplier Diversity Supplier of the Year have effectively developed and supported diversity programs within their organizations and in their communities.

These suppliers have grown Tier II spend year-over-year and have proactively and consistently enabled Vizient members’ diversity initiatives by reporting Tier II diverse supplier spend.

The nominees for Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Supplier of the Year support Vizient’s mission to improve human and environmental health through the enablement of responsible sourcing decisions by our members.

This includes timely and accurate submission of required environmental attributes for all contracted products as well as a corporate dedication to climate action, natural resource conservation, waste/end of use impact, energy conservation, safer chemicals/materials and water quality and conservation.

The nominees for National Account Manager of the Year 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 members and Vizient.