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