The event, which was held for the first time since 2019, also honored nominees Judy Hilliard McCarthy, formerly of Hilliards Chocolates, and Mark Schlott of R.M. Palmer Company.

For the first time in the event’s history, attendees have the chance to purchase a ticket for the Kettle Awards formal dinner, which follows the public reception. 

Paul W.A. Kortenkamp, senior account manager for Global Organics, Ltd. and Candy Industry Kettle Award Committee member, died Sept. 27. He was 53.

Candy Industry Magazine’s Kettle Awards Committee has announced the 2020 nominees for the industry’s most prestigious award.

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard candy.

For years, Editor Crystal Lindell had to watch from afar, but this year she finally got an inside look at everything that goes into the Kettle Awards.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.