The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2021 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions are judged.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2021 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions.
April registration deadlines are:
BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE
Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2021
Product Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021
: REGISTER HERE
TOP TOFFEE
Annual Toffee
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2021 (Expanded by Request to Allow Additional Entries)
Product Submission Deadline:
May 7, 2021
: REGISTER HERE
To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here.
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THE BEST CHOCOLATES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
4th Annual Valentine's Chocolate Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the 4th Annual VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 4th Annual VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
GOLD MEDAL CHOCOLATE
Baetz Chocolates "Hearts on Fire"
Panache Chocolatier Unforgettable Chocolate Box
SELEUSS Chocolates EROS Collection: Rosa Mundi Truffle, Orange Blossom Truffle, Raspberry and Cream Truffle
SILVER MEDAL CHOCOLATE
Cocoa Tree Chocolates Sweetheart Box
Delysia Chocolatier Boutique of Chocolates: Orange Blossom Truffle, Texas Wildflower Truffle, Raspberry Hibiscus Truffle, Honey Lavender...
We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Caramel Exterior Design
GOLD
Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans
SILVER
Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy
Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose
BRONZE
Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel
HONORABLE MENTION
CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel
Baetz Chocolates Black Magic
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame
SILVER
Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel
Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel
Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel
Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels
CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...
We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Wine & Cherries Chocolate Bark
Good Good Chocolates Philly Bar
Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel
BRONZE
Baetz Chocolates Return of the Bison
Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Ginger Orange Turmeric
Best Taste
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Panache Chocolatier Columbian Gold Bar
BRONZE
Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel
Best Texture
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Moser Roth Toffee Chocolate (Aldi)
Michael's...
2019 Chocolate Awards
ICS Registration Deadlines Update
Truffle Artistry Awards, Registration closes October 31st |
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BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD
REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA
AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES
– Truffle Artistry Awards (Registration closes October 31st)
To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page
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We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar
St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar
SILVER
Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate
The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar
CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars
St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar
BRONZE
Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch
Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate
Best Taste
GOLD
The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...
We are proud to present the results of the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate
SILVER
Cocoa Republic Cocoa Republic Vegan Malted Milk
Delysia Chocolatier Almond butter coffee coconut chocolate bark
Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter & Raspberry Jelly Dark Chocolate
Hu Kitchen Orange Dream Vanilla Cashew Butter Dark Chocolate
BRONZE
flying noir the v'aria collection
Honduras Chocolate Company 80% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar
Mojo Bakes! SF Vegan Black...
