National Confectioners Association announced Ross Born as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2023 State of the Industry Conference. The award recognizes an individual's vision, dedication and contribution to the confectionery industry. Born served as chief executive officer of Just Born Quality Confections and recently retired after more than four decades in the family business. He became co-president in 1992 and during his tenure, the company developed numerous candy brands. Just Born is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Born served as NCA board chair from 2006 to 2008, and on the CandyPAC, government affairs and steering committees along with planning task forces. NCA provides advocacy and regulatory guidance, communications, industry insights, and retail and supply chain engagement for candy makers and confectionery retailers.
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