BOZEMAN, Mont. — Seating and positioning products manufacturer The Comfort Company has been named vendor of the year by the New England Medical Equipment Dealers association.

The association presents the annual award to an associate member (individual or company) "who has promoted the industry throughout the year through grassroots lobbying, other public relations, and/or sponsored a NEMED educational/membership meeting or participated on a committee," according to a release from the company.

"We are very honored to be chosen for this award and we are very thankful to NEMED for the continued support they provide to both our company and our industry," said East Coast Sales Manager Jamie Walsh.