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NCSA honors Anton Vincent with 2026 Kettle Award

Additionally, Elaine Wu received the org's Impact Award.

Candy Industry Staff

May 20, 2026

The award's 80th anniversary celebration took place on Tuesday, May 19, in Las Vegas, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

NCSA reveals 2026 Kettle Award recipient

Anton Vincent, president, Mars Snacking, will take home the honors.

Candy Industry Staff

January 29, 2026

The organization is also recognizing Elaine Wu, co-founder and SVP of Amos Food Group, with its second-annual Impact Award.

NCSA names Tony Jacobs as 2025 Kettle Award recipient

The organization is also introducing its inaugural IMPACT Award.

Candy Industry Staff

February 26, 2025

The 78^th Kettle Awards presentation will be Tuesday, May 13, in Indianapolis.

NCSA names John Brooks, Jr. 2024 Kettle Award recipient

NCSA names John Brooks, Jr. 2024 Kettle Awards recipient

Brooks is the president of Adam & Brooks, Inc.

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 21, 2024

Brooks, Jr. was recognized during the awards presentation on Tuesday, May 14 in Indianapolis.

NCSA assumes guardianship of Kettle Awards

The 77th annual awards presentation is set for Tuesday, May 14 in Indianapolis.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 14, 2024

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.

Living legends: roundtable interview with Spangler Candy’s three Kettle Award recipients

The three living Kettle Award recipients from Spangler Candy talk about the confectionery industry and the company’s history.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

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

SLIDESHOW: Kettle Award reception, Union League Club, Chicago

The reception and gala took place on May 23.

July 14, 2023

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.

Attending the Sweets & Snacks Expo as a first-timer

Flavor trends and interesting flavor combinations were abundant on the show floor.

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 30, 2023

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

Kirk Vashaw of Spangler Candy Co. named 2023 Kettle Award recipient

Vashaw became president of Spangler Candy Co. in 2008.

May 24, 2023

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

Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Dressman began his career at EPC in May 1978.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 7, 2023

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.