The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its Women’s Leadership Group have announced Shelly Clarey, Adams & Brooks, Inc., as the 2025 Woman of Influence Award recipient.
The 2025 seasonal lineup includes Sweet Cherry and Campfire S’mores for summer, Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Pie for fall, and Hot Chocolate and Celtic Sea Salt for the winter holidays.
The Entrepreneur editorial team researches and assesses several factors for the rankings, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
Lyndi Verstrate, Shankman & Associates, will receive the Golden Candy Dish Award, and Mike Farley, Goetze's Candy Company, will be honored with the Silver Candy Dish Award.
Consumers can experience the ultimate sour candy challenge with IT’SUGAR’s exclusive collaboration inspired by Joely Live’s hit YouTube series, "Pucker Up."
Harrison, who will begin her new role in March, was previously CEO of a venture philanthropy nonprofit that improves social outcomes and scaling impact for young people facing disadvantage.