The Silver Candy Dish Award honors a leader in sales, marketing, or management in the confectionery manufacturing industry who has made significant contributions to expanding the confectionery category through a broker network. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, build strong relationships, and create new business opportunities with both brokers and customers.
Recipient will be expected to attend the State of the Industry Conference, March 2-4, 2025, in Miami, FL to receive the award.
Past Recipients:
2024
Tony Jacobs, Bazooka Candy Brands
2023
Sharon Montgomery, Adams & Brooks
2022
Lois Anthony, PEZ
2021
Katherine Phegley, Brown & Haley
2019
Shelly Clarey, Adams & Brooks
2018
Brendan Burke, Storck USA, L.P.
2017
Mitchell Goetze, Goetze Candy Co., Inc.
2016
Greg Woodhouse, Star Brands
2015
Steve Terroni, R.M. Palmer Company
2014
Stu Harris, Just Born, Inc.
2013
Dave Fleischer, The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
2012
Steve Meisinger, Adams & Brooks, Inc.
2011
Michael Rosenberg, The Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc
2010
Dr. Basil Atkinson, Judson-Atkinson Candy Company
2009
Larry Hassler, Pearson Candy Co.
2008
Eric Atkinson, Atkinson Candy Company
Eric H. Ostrow, Ce De Candy, Inc.
2007
Michael Gilmore, Ferrara Pan Candy Company
2006
Rick LaRue, Goetze Candy Co., Inc.
2005
John Leipold, Just Born, Inc.
2004
Greg Pappariella, Just Born, Inc.
2003
Alistair Northway, Ricola
2002
Rick Lytle, Georgia Nut Company
2001
Ross Born and David Shaffer, Just Born, Inc.
2000
Steve McMichael, Ferrara Pan Candy Company
1996
Jim Costas, Callard & Bowser/Suchard
1994
Lon Ribideaux
1993
Tom Carroll, Callard & Bowser/Suchard
1992
Michael Feinstein, Trolli, Inc.
1991
James M. Zemba, Fleer Corporation
1990
Alan J. Mulhauser, Van Melle, Inc.
1989
Kenneth E. Parini, General Mills, Inc.
Missing years represent years when the award was not presented.
