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Pandion Optimization Alliance Celebrates Excellence at 3rd Annual GOAT Awards Amidst Their 100 Year Anniversary

via Business Wire

Pandion Optimization Alliance, a leader in group purchasing optimization, recently hosted its third annual GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Awards ceremony at the Hummingbird Kitchen and Bar in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The event, held during Premier Inc's Breakthroughs25 conference, celebrated the outstanding achievements and partnerships that have driven success in the GPO space over the past year.

Travis Heider, President and CEO of Pandion, spoke at the awards ceremony, recognizing members, customers, and partners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact in their respective fields. The GOAT Awards, now in their third year, have quickly become a fun way to recognize excellence.

"Pandion is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 and the common thread from our founding days when a bunch of rural hospital executives formed a group was the thesis that we’re better together. This mission to harness the collective power of our customers is still paramount today," said Heider. "The GOAT Awards exemplify this mission, showcasing the innovative and impactful work of our partners across various sectors."

This year's awards spanned multiple categories, recognizing excellence in distribution, innovation, acute care, surgery centers, laboratories, women’s health, food service and more. Notable winners included:

  • Medline Industries: Distributor of the Year "Over the Road Warrior" Award
  • Atlantic Integrated Health: Management Group Award
  • GE Healthcare: "Ron VanStean Innovation” Award"
  • Wood County Hospital: Acute Care Facility Award
  • Specialist One Day Surgery Center: Surgery Center Award
  • Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Specialists: Women’s Healthcare Award
  • Ivy Rehab: Innovation Award

In addition to those present, several outstanding partners were honored with GOAT Awards, to be presented at a later date:

  • HCR Home Care: Home Care Service Award
  • Yeshiva University: College and University Award
  • Masonic Village Elizabethtown: Senior Living LTC Award
  • Midas Hospitality: Food Service B&I Award
  • Aylo Health: Physicians Group Award

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Pandion board members Richard Yates, John Sganga, Adam Guy, Mike King, Mike McRae, Dr. Jeffrey Rubin, and Lindsay Powers.

Heider emphasized the common thread among all award recipients: their growth in purchasing volume, ability to seize contract savings opportunities, and successful supply chain management. These qualities align perfectly with Pandion's vision of providing a multi-billion dollar marketplace that democratizes access to amplify buying power and savings for customers.

About Pandion Optimization Alliance Companies

Pandion Optimization Alliance is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Supply Chain Consulting Company. As a pioneer in the group purchasing and supply chain industries, our reputation is built on excellence dating back to 1925. Our vast experiences help us provide access to best-in-class contracts at the local, regional, and national levels for virtually every product or service — from medical supplies to food and beverages, office and cleaning supplies, capital equipment, and more. As a progressive player Pandion has positioned itself as resource for digital health contracts and in the fast-growing e-commerce marketplace.

For more information visit, www.pandionalliance.com

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