Submit to the 2024 IACP awards season now
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.
2024 IACP Awards Timeline
January 11, 2024 Entries to the 2023 IACP Awards Open: Cookbook, Digital Media, Food Writing, Food Photography and Styling. Early bird pricing starts. Free submission entry period opens.
February 1, 2024 Early bird pricing ends. Regular Pricing goes into effect (applies to all award programs).
March 28, 2024 Cookbook Award submissions deadline to enter on Submittable
April 4, 2024 Deadline to receive all Cookbooks at PSSC Book Distribution Center
April 4, 2024 Food Writing, Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling submissions deadline to enter on Submittable
August 2024 / TBA Press release and nominee announcement event for awards finalists
September 2024 / TBA Winners announced at IACP Awards Ceremony
The IACP Free Submission Period Into The IACP Digital Media, Food Writing, Food Photography and Styling Awards Closed March 21, 2024.
As part of IACP's efforts to provide equitable access and have your work recognized, we are pleased to continue to offer free submissions into the Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling, or Food Writing Awards during January 11 - March 21, 2024. All applicants will be contacted by IACP Staff with next steps.
The Cookbook Awards are exempt due to their high operating costs.
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For more information on The IACP Awards, contact us at awards@iacp.com
Food Photography – Commercial
This category is for food or beverage photography that have been commissioned by a corporate or commercial business entity for use in an advertising or marketing campaign, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Food Photography – Editorial
This category is for food or beverage photography that have been created for a book, magazine, newspaper, blog or other media publication, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Travel Photography – Commercial
This category applies to photographs that illuminate the culture of a place through an exploration of its food or beverage, anywhere in the world. It includes photographs that that have been commissioned by a corporate or commercial business entity for use in an advertising or marketing campaign, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Travel Photography- Editorial
This category applies to photographs that illuminate the culture of a place through an exploration of its food or beverage, anywhere in the world. This category is for photographs that have been created for a book, magazine, newspaper, blog or other media publication, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Food Styling in Photography – Commercial
This category applies to a photograph’s food and beverage styling only. It includes images that are commissioned for a corporate or business entity to be used in advertising, in a marketing campaign, or in product packaging, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Food Styling in Photography- Editorial
This category applies to a photograph’s food and beverage styling only. This category is for photographs that have been created for a book, magazine, newspaper, blog or other media publication, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Prop Styling in Photography – Commercial
This category applies to the prop styling in a food or beverage photograph. It examines the use of props such as: tableware, materials, surfaces, colors and textures. It includes images that are commissioned for a corporate or business entity to be used in advertising, in a marketing campaign, or in product packaging, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Prop Styling in Photography – Editorial
This category applies to the prop styling in a food or beverage photograph. It examines the use of props such as: tableware, materials, surfaces, colors and textures. This category is for photographs that have been created for a book, magazine, newspaper, blog or other media publication, for print or online. Eligible photos must be from 2023.
To enter a photograph in the 2024 Food Photography & Styling Awards program, please complete and submit entry form and photograph. We highly encourage you to review the Food Photography & Styling Awards Guidelines page before proceeding with this form here.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $25.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $30.00
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ENTRY FORMS, MATERIALS AND PAYMENTS IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Recipe Website *UPDATED
A culinary-related online publication that is produced by one or more individuals. The site can be an independent site or 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 like a traditional blog. The site must contain recipes and be recipe focused. It is judged on mastery of language, depth and quality of content, clarity of thought, explanatory skills, and originality of recipe development, followed by the strength of research, photography, and design. Entrants must submit three URLs for specific posts from 2023 for the judges' consideration, although the entire experience of the site will be considered and other posts within the eligible time period may be reviewed.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Television Series *UPDATED
A series is defined as a minimum of six episodes, primarily focused on culinary instruction, information or entertainment that originally broadcast on television, digital format or online in 2023. Each individual episode may be of any length. Three episodes must be submitted for consideration. Entries are judged on efficacy of stated purpose, ability to engage their targeted audience, production quality, information and entertainment value, depth of research, originality, and overall excellence.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Video Series *UPDATED
Entries in this category are defined as a minimum of three (3) videos that were originally streamed on an online platform such as YouTube, Vimeo, a company website, newsletter or blog. Each individual video may be of any length. Three (3) 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.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Food Blog
A culinary-related blog primarily authored by one or two individuals as a personal endeavor independent of another blog or corporate website. The blog should be primarily journal-focused and organized by time-categorized entries that may or may not contain recipes. Blogs are judged on mastery of language, depth of content, clarity of thought, and originality of voice, followed by the strength of research, photography, and design. Entrants must submit three URLs for specific posts for the judges' consideration, although the entire experience of the blog will be considered and other posts within the eligible time frame may be reviewed.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Instagram Account *UPDATED
This category applies to Instagram accounts with a focus on food or beverage. The account may include individual/personal and/or sponsored/commercial campaigns. The account must include a minimum of twenty (20) posts or reels published during the 2023 calendar year, but more posts will be accepted and reviewed. Entries are judged on the ability to engage their targeted audience, quality of content and information, originality, and overall excellence.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Newsletter
Newsletters from publications and individual writers are increasingly telling stories readers won’t find elsewhere. This award honors that work. To qualify, newsletters must be focused on food and or beverage and be produced by one or more individuals. They must convey original and innovative narrative that stands out in an inbox. The writing must display a master of editorial standards such as an engaging lede, form, and style. Entrants must submit three URLs for specific posts for the judges' consideration, although the entire experience of the work will be considered.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Podcast
Awarded to a podcast series streamed on a podcast platform only, such as Apple podcast, Google, Spotify & Stitcher, or other online distribution platform other than radio. Episodes may be any length. A series is defined as a minimum of six episodes; three episodes originally streamed on 2023 must be submitted for consideration. Entries are judged on presentation, informational value, entertainment value, originality, production quality, and overall excellence.
Podcasts originally aired on radio are not eligible and not allowed to submit to the podcasts category*
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Social Media Video Series (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat) *UPDATED
Awarded to a social media account featuring short form video with food or beverage content streamed on a social media platform only, such as: TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, or other social media platform. Each individual video may be of a maximum length of 60 seconds. Six videos/reels must be submitted for consideration. Entries in this category can be produced by an individual or group for personal or commercial/sponsored work. Entries are judged on ability to engage the targeted audience, production quality, information and entertainment value, depth of research, originality, and overall excellence.
To enter into the 2024 Digital Media Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Digital Media Awards Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Beverage-Focused Column
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 columns; may have more than one contributing author.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Recipe-Focused Column
This award seeks to recognize author(s) who write on recipes in a designated “column” or structured repetitive format. Entries will be judged on mastery of language, quality and originality of recipes, 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 columns; may have more than one contributing author.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Travel Writing With Recipes
A culinary-related story, with recipes, which documents a gastronomic/travel experience, based on a physical, intellectual, or emotional journey. Entries are judged on mastery of language, originality, depth of thought and research, clarity and coherence of ideas, resonance with the reader, originality, and focus.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Culinary Travel Writing Without Recipes
A culinary-related story, without recipes, which documents a gastronomic/travel experience, based on a physical, intellectual, or emotional journey. Entries are judged on mastery of language, originality, depth of thought and research, clarity and coherence of ideas, resonance with the reader, originality, and focus.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Narrative Beverage Writing *UPDATED
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. Entries may or may not include recipes. The narrative should help the reader to conceptualize distinctive aspects of the topic under discussion, such as unique ingredients and/or techniques.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Narrative Food Writing With Recipes
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. Recipes are required in this category. Recipes should add an extra dimension, helping the reader to conceptualize unique ingredients and/or cooking techniques related to the topic.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Narrative Food Writing Without Recipes
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. Recipes are not required in this category, but the narrative should help the reader to conceptualize distinctive aspects of the topic under discussion, such as unique ingredients and/or techniques.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Personal Essay/Memoir
An article of a personal nature that shows a development of thought or perspective that the author ties with a culinary subject, memory, episode or issue. Entries will be judged on a demonstrated mastery of language, clarity of thought, originality persuasive explanatory writing, ability to engage the reader on an emotional level and original focus on the subject at hand.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com
Restaurant Criticism/Review
A reoccurring restaurant criticism column published in a print newspaper, magazine or culinary website. Articles will be judged on mastery of language, quality and originality of content and topics, 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 columns with URLs; may have more than one contributing author.
To enter into the 2024 Food Writing Awards program, please complete and submit entry form. We highly encourage you to review the Food Writing Award Guidelines page here before proceeding with this form.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD- JANUARY 11, 2024 – FEBRUARY 1, 2024 $60.00
REGULAR - FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – APRIL 4, 2024 $75.00
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRY FORMS FOR AWARDS CONSIDERATION IS APRIL 4, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this form or process, please contact us at awards@iacp.com