International Assoc. of Culinary Professionals

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks that focus on breads, pastries, doughs, or desserts. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks by professional chefs and cookbooks that focus on the cuisine of specific chefs or restaurants and are designed with the home cook in mind. This category requires recipe DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks that focus on young home cooks and/or family cooking. These everyday or special occasion cookbooks should inspire children and young people to prepare new dishes, or present ways to teach basic nutrition concepts, or provide fundamental knowledge of the origin of food. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks comprised of recipes previously published in another format or compiled by a staff of writers or editors. This includes books produced by corporations, community organizations or food and beverage related magazines or newspapers. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Books that focus on culinary travel. These can be guidebooks, travelogues, or other types of books that illuminate the culture of a place through an exploration of its food, anywhere in the world. These books may include recipes, however, this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks that focus on the impact of food choices on personal health and the health of the planet. This category encompasses issues related to farming and fishing, buying and selling, abundance and scarcity, the joy of plenty and the fear of hunger and deprivation. Books included may be related to science and technology, food processing, marketing and publicity, ethical and cultural issues related to food, and the influence of law and politics on our daily diet. These books may include recipes, however, this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Awarded to a photographer, stylist and author for photography and styling in a cookbook that clearly, accurately and artistically reflects recipes, cooking techniques and/or cooking equipment, enhances the text with stimulating visual images and reflects the overall tone of the book through the photos. These books may include recipes, however this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 30, 2016. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2016. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2017 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Multiple-subject cookbooks, including all-purpose cookbooks, personal recipe collections and books that reach a general audience. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks and diet books that focus on healthful eating, nutrition, dietary concerns and special or restrictive diets. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks that focus on recipes of a particular geographical region or cultural identity other than the United States. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Fiction or nonfiction books about food and/or beverages, food and/or beverage-related travel, culinary history, or memoirs or biographies of food people in which the work is distinguished by the quality of its prose. Quality of writing is the defining factor. These books may include recipes, however, this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Reference and/or technical books on culinary terms, techniques or ingredients, alcoholic or other beverages, or general culinary information. This includes books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, glossaries, atlases or culinary instruction manuals. These books may include recipes, however, this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Cookbooks that focus on specific food ingredients, cooking methods, techniques or appliances that reach a general audience. This category may also include non-alcoholic beverage writings. This category requires recipe testing/evaluation by the judges. Books entered in this category must contain recipes.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

Books on the history, evaluation or production of alcoholic beverages, the serving or pairing of alcoholic beverages with food, or mixology. This category is not limited to wine, beer and spirits; any book on alcoholic drinks are eligible. These books may include recipes, however, this category does not require recipe testing/evaluation by the judges.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL ENTRY FORMS AND PAYMENTS  IS NOVEMBER 24, 2017. ALL BOOKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

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To enter a book in the 2018 Cookbook Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Cookbook Awards Guideline page before proceeding with this form here.

This award will recognize excellence in marketing communications. Submissions should include a short statement of campaign goals (150 words or less), plus links to all elements of the campaign. The award will not be based on campaign results, only on the creative execution.

This category applies to Instagram campaigns that are commissioned and used in any advertising, branding, or other marketing campaign focused on food or beverage. The account must include a minimum of 20 posts published during 2017, but more will be accepted and reviewed.    

A culinary-related online publication that is produced by one or more individuals. The site can be an extension of other media such as a television show, magazine, or newspaper. To differentiate from a blog, entrants in this category are more likely to be database driven and/or include user-generated content (such as recipes), rather than simply organized by post or in a journal format. The focus of the site may be primarily news, information, entertainment, and may also be a product or retail site. The site may or may not contain recipes. Sites are judged on mastery of language, clarity of purpose, ease of use, overall design, photography, organization, and originality. Entrants must submit three URLs for specific pages/stories for the judges' consideration, although the entirety of the site will be considered.    

Awarded to podcast or radio show originally aired on either radio, podcast, or other online distribution. Programs may be any length. A series is defined as a minimum of six produced programs; three programs must be submitted for consideration. Entries are judged on presentation, informational value, entertainment value, originality, production quality, and overall excellence.    

A blog authored by a group of individuals, either as an independent entity or an extension of an existing media brand. The blog must involve a slate of multiple contributors over the eligible time period. This award is meant to recognize the collective strength of these voices in shaping the final editorial product and reader experience. Entrants should submit no less than three URLs that represent at least three content contributors for the judges’ consideration, although the entire experience of the blog will be considered, and other posts from contributors within the eligible time frame are likely to be reviewed.    

A blog authored by a single person, either as an independent entity or an extension of an existing media brand. To be eligible in this category, a blog must involve a single contributor over the eligible time period. Entrants should submit no less than three URLs, although the entire experience of the blog will be considered, and other posts from the blogger within the eligible time frame are likely to be reviewed.    

Entries in this category should be produced by an individual entity. A series is defined as a minimum of six programs that originally were broadcast on television or online within the eligible time frame. Each individual video may be of any length. Three episodes must be submitted for consideration. Entries are judged on ability to engage the audience, production quality, information and entertainment value, depth of research, originality, and overall excellence.    

Entries in this category should be produced by or for a corporate media entity. A series is defined as a minimum of six video programs that originally were broadcast on television or online within the eligible time frame. Each individual video may be of any length. Three episodes must be submitted for consideration. Entries are judged on ability to engage the targeted audience, production quality, information and entertainment value, depth of research, originality, and overall excellence.    

Awarded to a work originally aired on television, online, or in theaters. Video may be any length, and may focus on news, entertainment (including humor), instruction or other subject. While submissions to this category may have been part of a series, please note that any video entered in the Culinary Series is not eligible to be re-entered into this category. (Both entries will be invalidated.) Entries are judged on presentation, informational value, entertainment value, originality, production quality, and overall excellence.    

This award seeks to recognize author(s) who write on beverages (wine, beer, cocktails, other), in a designated “column” or structured repetitive format. Entries will be judged on mastery of language, clarity of thought, explanatory writing and ability to engage and maintain a consistent tone and relationship with the reader. Entrants must submit a minimum of three articles; may have more than one contributing author.

A food- or beverage-focused publication that is published in print or electronic format in a periodic fashion (such as monthly, quarterly, etc.) that demonstrates outstanding writing, clear design and photography and overall provides readers with a stimulating, engaging experience. Judges will focus primarily on writing and recipe development, followed by concept, design and imagery. Entrants must submit a minimum of three issues from a single calendar year. (Please note: magazine-format blogs are not eligible; they should be submitted to the Digital Media Awards)

A food- or beverage-focused publication that is published in print or electronic format in a periodic fashion (such as monthly, quarterly, etc.) that demonstrates outstanding writing, clear design and photography and overall provides readers with a stimulating, engaging experience. Judges will focus primarily on writing and recipe development, followed by concept, design and imagery. Entrants must submit a minimum of three issues from a single calendar year. (Please note: magazine-format blogs are not eligible; they should be submitted to the Digital Media Awards)

A culinary-related story, with or without recipes, which documents a sentimental experience, based on a physical, intellectual, or emotional journey. Entries are judged on mastery of language, depth of thought and research, clarity and coherence of ideas, resonance with the reader, originality, and focus.

This award seeks to recognize author(s) who write on food, in a designated “column” or structured repetitive format. Entries will be judged on mastery of language, clarity of thought, explanatory writing and ability to engage and maintain a consistent tone and relationship with the reader. Entrants must submit a minimum of three articles; may have more than one contributing author.

This award recognizes the communication of technical expertise around food or beverage preparation, specifically through the development of professional-quality recipes. The entries are judged on the clarity and precision of the recipes, how well they communicate the craft through instruction on various components such as ingredients, techniques, timing, and measurement, as well as food science and safety. 

The entries are judged on mastery of language, depth of thought and research, clarity and coherence of ideas, resonance with the reader, originality, and focus. When recipes are included, they should add an extra dimension, helping the reader to conceptualize distinctive aspects of the topic under discussion, such as unique ingredients and/or techniques.

The entries are judged on mastery of language, depth of thought and research, clarity and coherence of ideas, resonance with the reader, originality, and focus. When recipes are included, they should add an extra dimension, helping the reader to conceptualize distinctive aspects of the topic under discussion, such as unique ingredients and/or cooking techniques.

An article of a personal nature that shows a development of thought or perspective that the author ties with a culinary subject or issue. Entries will be judged on a demonstrated mastery of language, clarity of thought, persuasive explanatory writing, ability to engage the reader on an emotional level and original focus on the subject at hand.