International Assoc. of Culinary Professionals
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The 2025 IACP Awards Season is Now Open
The International Association of Culinary Professionals recognizes excellence in Cookbooks, Digital Media, Food Writing, and Food Photography & Styling in the culinary industry. The IACP awards are among the most prestigious and coveted in the food industry for its rigorous technical testing and the highest ethical standard.
2025 IACP Awards Timeline
February 6, 2025 Entries to the 2025 IACP Awards Open: Cookbook, Digital Media, Food Writing, Food Photography and Styling. Early bird pricing starts. Free submission entry period opens.
February 20, 2025 Early bird pricing ends. Regular Pricing goes into effect (applies to all award programs). Free submission entry period ends.
March 28, 2025 Cookbook Award submissions deadline to enter on Submittable
April 4, 2025 Deadline to receive all Cookbooks at PSSC Book Distribution Center
April 25, 2025 Food Writing, Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling submissions deadline to enter on Submittable
August 2025 / TBA Press release and nominee announcement event for awards finalists
September/October 2025 / TBD Winners announced at IACP Awards Ceremony
IACP's goal is to provide equitable access and have your work recognized in the culinary industry. The IACP Free Submission Period Into The IACP Digital Media, Food Writing, Food Photography and Styling Awards is Open From February 6 - February 20, 2025.
IACP is pleased to continue to offer free submissions into the Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling, or Food Writing Awards from February 6-20, 2025. All applicants will be able to submit an unlimited number of qualifying entries directly on the IACP Submittable Page.
The Cookbook Awards are exempt due to their high operating and shipping costs, but reduced pricing is offered during the early bird submission period from February 6th to February 20th 9pm EST.
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For more information on The IACP Awards, contact us at awards@iacp.com