The winning entry, Gochuhoney Bites, not only demonstrated exceptional creativity but also met the highest standards of quality and safety, the org says.
Scroll through to view scenes captured by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Chief Editor Jenni Spinner while attending the bakery conference earlier this month.
The scholarships are courtesy of the org's Feeding Tomorrow Fund, which encourages, promotes, and rewards the excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food.
Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated strong strategic insight, operational excellence, and a collaborative leadership style, the org says.