Enstrom Candies received a blue ribbon for its fresh strawberry-flavored ice cream from the North American Ice Cream Association recently during the association’s 2025 National Ice Cream Awards event. Enstrom Candies also received red ribbons for its dark chocolate and Tahitian vanilla-flavored ice creams.

According to a news release from Enstrom Candies, hundreds of ice cream professionals and aspiring dessert entrepreneurs from across the nation gathered for the annual event, the industry’s largest event in the United States. This year it took place Nov. 9-11 in West Palm Beach, Fla. A highlight of the event is the association’s ice cream flavor and quality competitions, which draw entries from the finest ice cream makers nationwide.

The rigorous sensory judging process was overseen by dairy scientist Dr. Sam Alcaine of Cornell University, and judging panels included seasoned ice cream business owners, making the award an honor from industry peers.