Congratulations to The Confectionery Foundation’s Chairman Robert Nelson for his nomination for the prestigious Kettle Award. Rob’s leadership as a founding Director of our Foundation has been instrumental in the growth and success of The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation and leadership training initiatives. Rob is Chairman and CEO of Elmer Chocolate. Congratulations also to Judy Hilliard McCarthy, owner of Hilliards Chocolates and Mark Schlott, Executive VP and COO of R.M. Palmer Company for their nominations. The 75th annual Kettle Award reception and dinner will be Tuesday of Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. Visit Candy Industry Magazine’s Kettle Award page for reception and dinner information and VOTE at this link for your favorite Kettle Award nominee.