The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2024 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, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
CocoTutti Chocolates
Creamed Honey Co
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
This year’s FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIER are:
Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate
Sandhill Chocolate Company
Socola Chocolatier
See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2024 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions.
April registration deadlines are:
BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE
Annual White
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 19, 2024
Product Submission Deadline:
April 26, 2024
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made with white chocolate. It can be all white chocolate, or partially made with white chocolate.
TOP TOFFEE
Annual Toffee
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 19, 2024
Product Submission Deadline:
April 26, 2024
: REGISTER HERE
To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here.
REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE,
NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
THE BEST CHOCOLATES FOR DECEMBER ADVENT COUNTDOWN
1st Annual Chocolate Advent Calendar Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the 1st Annual CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 1ST Annual CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel, with this year's entries narrowed down to First Place (GOLD), Second Place (SILVER), and Third Place (BRONZE) winners.
Enjoy these tasty creations for the Holidays!
GOLD MEDAL CHOCOLATE
Panache Chocolatier Advent Calendar
SILVER MEDAL CHOCOLATE
Delysia Chocolatier Advent Calendar Collection Truffles
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Each truffle has been meticulously crafted by our award-winning chocolatier, Chef Nicole Patel, with the sole purpose of creating a harmonious blend of indulgence when enjoyed with your favorite spirits, wine, tea, coffee, and cheese. Experience elegant ways to pair chocolate with foods and drink. Indulge – sip by sip, bite by bite each day as you await the arrival of the holidays.
BRONZE MEDAL CHOCOLATE
Maverick Chocolate Advent Calendar
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2023 Best Caramels Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CARAMELS
Annual Caramel
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 14, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
November 3, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 27th for 2023 Best Chocolate Bars and Vegan Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain)
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CHOCOLATE BAR
Annual Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
June 2, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Annual Vegan
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
May 27, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
June 2, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included.
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We are proud to present the results of the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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
Kokak Chocolates Tropical Caramel Chocolate Truffle Collection
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Sweets: Cheesecake, Toffee, Spiced Muffin, Spiced Dulce de Leche
BRONZE
Sonoma Chocolatiers Tea Time Caramel/truffle
HONORABLE MENTION
CocoTutti Chocolates Chocolate Blood Orange Caramel
Delysia Chocolatier Cookie Dough Chocolate Truffles
Dolce Lusso Confections Honey & Cardamom Caramel
Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel
CocoTutti Chocolates Cappuccino Espresso Hazelnut Caramel
SILVER
Kokak Chocolates...
THE BEST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY
Chocolate Truffle Artistry Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the TRUFFLE ARTISTRY 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 TRUFFLE ARTISTRY
Baetz Chocolates Kaleidoscope
Panache Chocolatier Oz Collection
Justin Vineyard and Winery Assorted Chocolate Truffle Box
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Honeysuckle Berry Rose, Lavender Sage, Black Pepper Pistachio.
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Passion Fruit, Strawberry Basil, Sea Salt Caramel, Cabernet Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline.
SILVER MEDAL
Delysia LLC Friendsgiving
Panache Chocolatier Fall Harvest Collection
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Apple Pie, Sweet...
We are proud to present the results of the 1st Annual Sugar Free Chocolate AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the SUGAR FREE 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
CocoTutti Chocolates Mixed Berry no Sugar Added
SILVER
The Good Chocolate 65% Zero Sugar Himalayan Salt
CHOCOPUNTO 78% Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs Sugar Free
Kakaozon Chocolate Sugar-Free White Chocolate
BRONZE
The Good Chocolate 65% Zero Sugar Salted Almond
Chocolates to Cheer Gianduja Delight - Vegan and Sugar Free
Chocolates to Cheer Rasmalai Delight - Vegan and Sugar Free
HONORABLE MENTION
The Good...
