The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual whose vision, hard work and dedication have resulted in a significant and long-lasting contribution to the confectionery industry.
2023
Ross Born, Just Born Quality Confections
2017
Forrest E. Mars, Jr., MARS, Incorporated
2016
Michele Ferrero, Ferrero SpA
Melvin Gordon, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
2015
Sal Ferrara II, Ferrara Candy Company
2009
Dom Antonellis, NECCO
2008
Dick O’Connell, Chocolate Manufacturers Association; National Confectioners Association
2007
Herm Rowland, Jelly Belly Candy Co.
2004
Al Allured, MC – The Manufacturing Confectioner
2003
James A. Hanlon, Harmony Foods Corporation
2002
Lloyd Elston, Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company
2001
Henry Blommer, Blommer Chocolate Company
2000
Herb Knechtel, Knechtel Research Sciences;
Harry Burnett “HB” Reese, Hershey Foods Corporation
1999
Milton Hershey, Hershey Foods Corporation;
Forrest E. Mars, Sr., M&M / MARS
Missing years represent years when the award was not presented.
