The NCSA celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Candy Hall of Fame by inducting 11 confectionery industry leaders during a ceremony held Oct. 24, 2026, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. This year's honorees were:

CDA is especially proud to recognize Kaye Powell of S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. for this well-deserved honor. We congratulate Kaye on this outstanding achievement and are grateful for her continued leadership and involvement in CDA!

The complete 2026 class includes:

• Kaye Powell, S. Abraham & Sons, Inc.
• Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Mars Snacking
• Dale Buys, The Walt Disney Company
• Michael Flynn, Stribbons, Inc.
• Juan Gallicchio, Thayer Distribution (posthumous)
• Tim Galloway, Galloway Company
• Debra Harris, Shankman & Associates, Inc.
• Taz Murray, Murray Asset Management
• Katherine Phegley, Brown & Haley
• Michael Sitarz, Elmer Chocolate
• Alan Yarmaloff, CVS Health

The NCSA also presented its 2026 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Rosenberg, PIM Brands, Inc., in recognition of his decades of leadership, service and lasting impact on the association.

CDA applauds all of this year’s honorees for their lasting contributions to the confectionery industry.