The event, which was held for the first time since 2019, also honored nominees Judy Hilliard McCarthy, formerly of Hilliards Chocolates, and Mark Schlott of R.M. Palmer Company.

The Most Innovative New Product Awards recognize the most innovative confectionery and snack products and the companies that created them.

The Golden & Silver Candy Dish Awards and Woman of Influence Award will be presented at the Sweets & Snacks Expo Award Ceremony on May 23.

The Candy Hall of Fame was founded in 1971 and recognizes lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry, with induction based on dedication to the overall betterment of the industry.

Comprising 45 display windows and over 50 products from more than 30 exhibitors, the New Product Showcase offers an overview of products that have been developed since February 2021.

St. Croix Chocolate Company's mission is to delight customers with its premium chocolates, bonbons and caramel sauces.

Available only to product-qualified members of the SFA, the sofi Awards resulted in nearly 1,500 products from around the world pouring into SFA's partner for the awards, the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the recipients of multiple industry awards ahead of the opening of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Presented before the Sweets & Snacks Expo, these awards recognize the most innovative candy and snack products introduced to the market over the past two years.