The NCSA announced today it will now administer the Kettle Awards, an annual recognition for a deserving individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry. 

The Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain. 

Each of the nominees for this illustrious award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for the Kettle Award in 1945.

See a slideshow of photos from the Kettle Awards, May 23 in Chicago, where Candy Industry presented its 2023 Award to Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo this year as a first-time attendee.

The candy company chairman and CEO received the honor during the Sweets & Snacks event in Chicago on May 23.

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Douglas R. Dressman, president and CEO of Esther Price Candies (EPC), about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about her history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Each of the nominees for the Kettle Award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for Award in 1945.