Harvey Barrett Award
Fostering Communication and
Innovation in the Candy Industry
Innovation in the Candy Industry
2009 Awardee: Alfred Saroni Jr.
Previous Award Winners
2008 - Hank Blommer
2007 - Bill Wagner
2006 - Nello Ferrara
2004 - Jim Sconza
2003 - Herm Rowland
2002 - Mike Bianco
2001 - John Brooks
1999 - Steve Delahunty
1998 - Mario DeLecce
1997 - Russ Albers
1996 - Harvey Barrett
2007 - Bill Wagner
2006 - Nello Ferrara
2004 - Jim Sconza
2003 - Herm Rowland
2002 - Mike Bianco
2001 - John Brooks
1999 - Steve Delahunty
1998 - Mario DeLecce
1997 - Russ Albers
1996 - Harvey Barrett
The Harvey Barrett Award, given annually at
each conference, is named after Harvey
Barrett, whose memory continues to
inspire dedication and commitment to the
candy industry. The recipients of this award
are those members who demonstrate and
capture the spirit and dedication of Harvey
Barrett, whose reputations for integrity and
excellence is still alive in generations of
candy makers and suppliers.
Harvey Barrett is pictured to the right,
alongside his wife.
each conference, is named after Harvey
Barrett, whose memory continues to
inspire dedication and commitment to the
candy industry. The recipients of this award
are those members who demonstrate and
capture the spirit and dedication of Harvey
Barrett, whose reputations for integrity and
excellence is still alive in generations of
candy makers and suppliers.
Harvey Barrett is pictured to the right,
alongside his wife.
Western Candy Conference
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| Bill Wagner accepting his Award from Mike Bianco, 2007. |
| the bottom left with his family. |
About the Award
| Harvey Barrett |
Fostering Communication & Innovation in the Candy Industry
Above: Herm Rowland & Mike Bianco presenting Al Saroni, center, with his award.
Below: Al & Marion Saroni and representatives of companies that have purchased
from Saroni over the years: Grace Chocolate, Gimbal Bros, Jelly Belly,
Annabelle, Sconza Candy, and Adams & Brooks.
Below: Al & Marion Saroni and representatives of companies that have purchased
from Saroni over the years: Grace Chocolate, Gimbal Bros, Jelly Belly,
Annabelle, Sconza Candy, and Adams & Brooks.
| announcing Alfred Saroni Jr. as the recipient of the 2009 Harvey Barrett Award. |