Sweet Vegan Wins President's Choice Award at 2026 RCI Candy Convention
NEW YORK, NY — June 11, 2026 — Sweet Vegan, NYC's #1-rated vegan chocolate company with a perfect 5.0-star rating across more than 635 Google reviews, has won the President's Choice Award at the 2026 Retail Confectioners International (RCI) Candy Convention, held June 8–11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The award was presented by the RCI's president, Gregory Power, at the convention's Candy Clinic, a signature showcase where confectioners from across the United States and Canada share their best product innovations and retail ideas with peers. The President's Choice Award, singles out a standout entry from the field — a peer-and-leadership recognition that places Sweet Vegan among the most innovative confectioners in North America this year.
"I was completely surprised and honored to hear Sweet Vegan announced as the President's Choice Award winner at Candy Clinic," said Founder and CEO Chef Andrea Young, who attended the convention in Indianapolis. "Sharing ideas alongside some of the best confectioners in the country, and being recognized by them, means so much. It reflects the passion, dedication, and hard work our team puts into every product, and our commitment to proving that allergen-friendly, vegan chocolate can be every bit as indulgent, premium, and memorable as traditional chocolate."
Founded in New York City, Sweet Vegan has built a loyal following by creating handcrafted chocolates that are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and free from preservatives. The company holds a perfect 5.0-star rating on Google across more than 635 reviews and is recognized for its commitment to quality and inclusivity.
The award comes during a period of growth for Sweet Vegan as the company continues expanding its seasonal collections, corporate gifting programs, community partnerships, and national visibility.
"As we celebrate this achievement, we're grateful to our customers, partners, supporters, and everyone who has believed in our mission," added Young. "This award belongs to all of us."
About Sweet Vegan
Sweet Vegan is an award-winning vegan chocolate company based in Harlem, New York, and NYC's #1-rated vegan chocolatier. Known for its handcrafted, allergen-friendly chocolates, Sweet Vegan creates premium confections that are dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and preservative-free, made for gifting. The company is dedicated to delivering Indulgence without Compromise through ethically sourced ingredients, innovative flavors, and exceptional customer experiences.
Media Contact: Chef Andrea Young Founder & CEO, Sweet Vegan info@sweetvegan.nyc