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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

International Assoc. of Culinary Professionals