The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) presented its 2026 awards at the Silver Gala during its annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona, honoring members for contributions to the organization and the animal supplement industry.
Nick Hartog of Grand Meadows Equine Supplements received the NASC Legacy Award, the council's highest individual honor, for longstanding personal contributions that have helped shape both the NASC and the industry.
SynergyLabs received the Lancelot Award, which recognizes member companies whose charitable work benefits animals in need. The award is named for Lancelot, the dog belonging to NASC founder Bill Bookout, whose companionship inspired Bookout's path into animal supplements.
Pet Wellbeing received the Primary Supplier Rising Star Award, which recognizes newer primary suppliers that have embraced NASC standards and demonstrated enthusiasm for the organization's mission.
Two companies received the Preferred Supplier Rising Star Award: Aroma New Zealand and Professional Packaging Service. The honor goes to newer preferred suppliers that have completed qualification, contributed to the NASC community, and supported members beyond traditional vendor relationships.
eShipping and Layn Natural Ingredients each received the MVP Supplier Award, which recognizes preferred suppliers for outstanding leadership in supporting primary supplier members and promoting NASC participation.
