The 57th Kettle Award: a soiree full of smiles. (Kettle Awards).

After several days of rain and cold, the weather dramatically changed on Wednesday, June 5, as if cooperating with Candy Industry's desire for a perfect evening honoring the 57th Kettle Award Winner. Candidates (Photo A. l. to r.) David Ganong, president of Ganong Brothers in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada; Salvatore Ferrara II, president and coo, Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Forest Park, Ill.; and Athena and Frank Sarris, co-owners, Sarris Candies Inc., Canonsburg, Pa., came together just minutes before the announcement to wish each other the best of luck as guests (B) begin to arrive the cocktail reception at the Intercontinental Hotel's Grand Ballroom. A hush fell over the …