The Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who have worked tirelessly throughout their careers, often in cooperation with NCA, to benefit the candy industry in a lasting way.
Past Recipients:
2023
Anton Vincent, Mars Wrigley North America
2018
Jerry Hagedorn, Barry Callebaut
2014
Dean Spangler, Spangler Candy Company
2013
Dave Stuart, formerly of The Hershey Company
2012
Tom Joyce, The Hershey Company
2011
Doug “DT” Taylor, DT & Associates
2010
Pat Huffman, The Warrell Corporation
2009
Mike Bianco, Jelly Belly Candy Company
2008
Jim Conlan, Mars Chocolate N.A.
2007
Bill Ryan, ADM Cocoa
2006
Richard Medwar, Ferrara Pan Candy Company
2005
Bill Kelley, Jelly Belly Candy Company
Reg Ohlson, Mars, Inc. (retired)
2004
Jim Myerson, Ben Myerson Candy Co.
2003
Milton T. Matthews, Hershey Foods Corporation
2002
Duane Fox, Spangler Candy Company
2001
Jack Zachary, Zachary Confections, Inc.
2000
Nello Ferrara, Ferrara Pan Candy Company
Carl Goldenberg, Goldenberg Candy Company
1999
James “Jimmy G” Gagliarducci, Dalducci, P.C.
Missing years represent years when the award was not presented.
