JURY PRESIDENT Norman Love
Experience
Love started his career pastry-making in France, going on to work
for several luxury hotel chains including The Beverley Hills Hotel
and The Ritz-Carlton where he oversaw global pastry and baking
operations.
In 2001, stemming from his passion for all things chocolate, Love
founded his own company creating premium chocolates. 11 years later
he has opened a further two Chocolate Salons in the U.S receiving
International recognision. Known for creating chocolate flavors
recognizable with American consumers, Norman Love Confections is
also recognized for its artistic and aesthetic presentation of the
chocolates.
Awards
Entrepreneur of
the Year, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2012
Florida Retailer of the Year for Leadership award, The Florida
Retail Federation, 2011
Cordon d’Or Gold Ribbon International “Cookbooks & Culinary
Arts” Culinary Academy Award, 2011
Fine Chocolate Presentation Award, Fine Chocolate Industry
Association, 2009
Small Business of the Year Award, The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of
Commerce, 2009
Industry Appreciation Award, Lee County Economic Development
Office, 2006
* Plus
extensive magazine awards