Paul W.A. Kortenkamp, senior account manager for Global Organics, Ltd. and Candy Industry Kettle Award Committee member, died Sept. 27. He was 53.

Candy Industry Magazine’s Kettle Awards Committee has announced the 2020 nominees for the industry’s most prestigious award.

There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made.

The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities and contributions to the confectionery industry in 2016, include Shawn Askinosie, founder and ceo of Askinosie Chocolate; Sara Clair, director of product development, Brown & Haley; Steve Genzoli, v.p. of quality assurance/research & development, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.; and Kirkland Vashaw, ceo of Spangler Candy Co.