Member Advocate of the Year

The Member Advocate of the Year Award is presented to an individual from an NCA member company who has demonstrated his or her dedication to advocating on behalf of the confectionery industry.

Recipients:

2024
Michael Rosenberg, PIM Brands

2023
Ed Schultz, Hawaiian Host

2022
Mike Grodecki, The Murnane Companies

2020
Lisa Brasher, Jelly Belly Candy Company

2019
Mark Schlott, R.M. Palmer Company

2018
Tony Jacobs, Bazooka Candy Brands

2017
Marty Thompson, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

2016
Ben McGlaughlin, Wolfgang Candy Company

2015
Pierson Clair, Brown and Haley

2013
Mitchell T. Goetze, Goetze’s Candy Company

2012
Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Company