Press & Media
We started as a family, friends with each other and friends with the people we meet along the way. We’re grateful for the articles, segments, and stories that have featured our work. Here are a few highlights.
Latest Awards
Recent recognition we’re proud of:
- 2025 Charlotte Magazine – Best of the Best (Winner)
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2025 Best Vegan Chocolate Awards – Winner (TasteTV)
- Candied Cherry & Coconut Milk Bon Bon
- Bronze: Best Ingredient Combinations
- Bronze: Most Unique
- Honorable Mention: Best Taste
- Honorable Mention: Best Flavored Chocolate
Family-run • Charlotte, NC Small-batch production Seasonal work
Past Awards
- 2024 Charlotte Best of the Best — Runner Up
- 2015 Charlotte Best of the Best — Winner
- 2015 International Chocolate Awards (Americas) — Finalist & Bronze Winner (80% Dark Chocolate Truffle)
- 2015 Elevate Charlotte — Best Chocolate Heaven
- 2014 Charlotte Observer — Readers Choice
- 2014 Charlotte Best of the Best — Winner
- TasteTV 2014
- Gold, Silver, Bronze — Best White Chocolate (Cardamom Crunch Bark)
- Three Bronze — Top Artisan Toffee (Sea Salt Butter & White Chocolate Honey Toffees)
- International Chocolate Awards — US Silver Medal Winner (2013)
- Elevate Lifestyle — Best Chocolate Heaven (2014, 2013)
- TasteTV 2013 — Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards (Toffee)
Television
Publications
- The Charlotte Observer — Front Page (2013)
- Creative Loafing — Gift Guide (2012)
- Creative Loafing (2012)
- The Charlotte Observer (2012)
- The Charlotte Observer — Valentine’s (2012)
- The Examiner (2010)
Case Studies
Community Portals
Press Inquiries
If you’re a writer, producer, or event organizer and want to feature our work, we’d love to talk.
Email: sales@thesecretchocolatier.com
Phone: 704-323-8178