The 10-year-old awards recognize some of the 4.8m family-owned companies in the UK and Ireland across 10 categories. Whitaker snagged recognition in food and drink.
The trade group focused on the craft chocolate industry will honor four individuals and one family on June 22 at its Elevate Chocolate event in New York City.
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) is accepting
nominations for a variety of awards to be presented at the group's
2004 annual meeting in San Diego next year.