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AACT honors Eric Schmoyer with 2020 Stroud Jordan Award

Barry Callebaut senior project manager is company’s first Stroud Jordan recipient.
October 5, 2020
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The American Association of Candy Technologists has awarded Eric Schmoyer, senior project manager - R&D, Barry Callebaut, with the Stroud Jordan Award.


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AACT cancels 2020 National Technical Seminar

Organization is working on a virtual option for this fall.
August 6, 2020
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The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) has canceled its 2020 National Technical Seminar as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

AACT offering $5K scholarship for confectionery students

Deadline to apply is April 3, 2020.
December 10, 2019
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The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) is offering a $5000 scholarship award for the 2020-2021 academic year.


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Looking forward to a sweet 2019

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson outlines what she hopes the new year will bring the confectionery industry.
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Alyse Thompson
January 2, 2019

Here's what Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is looking forward to in the confectionery industry this year.


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Gwen Evenstad of Sweet Candy Co. wins AACT’s 2018 Stroud Jordan Award

Award presented Oct. 2 during AACT’s National Technical Seminar.
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Alyse Thompson
October 4, 2018
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Gwen Evenstad said she was surprised to learn she had earned the 2018 Stroud Jordan Award, presented annually to a confectionery industry professional with a strong record of giving back to the industry.


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Pam Gesford receives 2017 Stroud Jordan Award

Hershey food scientist shares passion for food technology with confectionery industry members, young people.
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Alyse Thompson
October 4, 2017
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Pam Gesford's endeavors have earned her the 2017 Stroud Jordan Award, presented each year at the American Association of Candy Technologists’ (AACT) National Technical Seminar to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the confectionery technology field, particularly through education, organization and research.


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Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

AACT invites ‘Iron Confectioner’ participants

Annual competition at the end of technical seminar a popular finale.
August 16, 2017
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Held at the conclusion of the group’s annual technical seminar — to be held October 2 - 4, at the Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Oak Brook, Ill. — the Iron Confectioner Competition features two teams of three members each tasked to create three different types of confections within one hour.


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Randy Hofberg is the 2016 Stroud Jordan Award winner.

Randy Hofberger receives Stroud Jordan Award

Former Nestlé veteran and R&D Candy Consultants founder cites culture of giving and helping as critical to his 37-year confectionery career.
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Bernie Pacyniak
September 21, 2016
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Last night, during the American Association of Candy Technologists’ (AACT) National Technical Conference, the organization presented Randy Hofberger of R&D Candy Consultants the 2016 Stroud Jordan award.
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Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

Vezzetti named 2016-2017 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship winner

AACT awards $5,000 to Delaware Valley University senior.
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Alyse Thompson
August 17, 2016
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The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) recently announced Hannah Vezzetti, a senior at Delaware Valley University, as the recipient of the 2016-2017 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship. The association gives the $5,000 award to aspiring candy technologihannah vezzettists. 


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AACT offers $5,000 scholarship for aspiring technologists

Applications are open until April 1.
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Abigail Watt
February 4, 2016
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The scholarship will be paid in installments of $2,500 per semester upon verification of enrollment.
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