The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is proud to announce that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc., will receive the Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 NAW Executive Summit Gala on January 28 in Washington, D.C. Named in honor of NAW’s long-serving and influential leader, the Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award pays tribute to individuals who have continually exemplified leadership, service, and engagement with NAW and the distribution community over many years

“For over three decades, Stanley Bergman has been a guiding force in the distribution landscape, embodying the values of integrity, visionary leadership, and community engagement,” said Eric Hoplin, President & CEO of NAW. “We’re thrilled to recognize his longstanding commitment to our industry, and we applaud his relentless dedication to uplifting our profession on a global scale.”

Since 1989, Mr. Bergman has led Henry Schein, Inc. as Chairman and CEO, overseeing its growth into a Fortune 500® company and the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. In addition to leading Henry Schein, Mr. Bergman serves as a governor of Global Health and Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, underscoring his commitment to shaping impactful health policies worldwide.

“I am deeply honored to receive on behalf of Team Schein the Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award from NAW, which is dedicated to advancing the vital role of distribution,” said Bergman. “It has been my privilege to serve our customers alongside our extraordinary Team Schein Members. We’ve worked together to elevate distribution’s importance in expanding access to health care and fostering community well-being around the world.  We look forward to continuing to do this essential work in the years ahead, and we thank Eric Hoplin and NAW for their partnership and this recognition.”

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is one of America’s leading trade associations, representing the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry. Our industry employs more than 6 million workers throughout the United States, accounting for 1/3 of the U.S. GDP. 250,000 wholesale distribution companies operate in nearly 150,000 places of business across North America, including all 50 states.