NCA’s 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards ceremony to take place online By Anthony Myers The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its in-house magazine Candy & Snack TODAY, has announced the recipients of the 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards.
Maureen Keenan, Category Manager – Seasonal Candy, CVS Pharmacy; and Peter Kempton Jr., Category Manager – Center Store, TravelCenters of America, will receive their awards, presented remotely this year, during NCA’s virtual State of the Industry Conference on March 9.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of adaptability, innovation and collaboration with our retail partners as critical components to the confectionery industry’s success,” said John Downs, president & CEO of the NCA. “
Managing Editor This year’s Confectionery Leadership Awards will be presented remotely March 9 during NCA’s virtual State of the Industry Conference.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and Candy & Snack TODAY magazine have revealed the recipients of the 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards: Maureen Keenan, category manager – seasonal candy at CVS Pharmacy, and Peter Kempton Jr., category manager – center store at TravelCenters of America. This year’s Confectionery Leadership Awards will be presented remotely March 9 during NCA’s virtual State of the Industry Conference.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of adaptability, innovation and collaboration with our retail partners as critical components to the confectionery industry’s success,” noted John Downs, president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based NCA. “During this challenging year, Maureen and Peter contributed to the resilience of the category, leading with
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