IACP Celebrates its 47th Year!
Welcome to the International Association of Culinary Professionals, a vibrant, member-driven organization of talented culinary professionals. The IACP community celebrates and upholds diversity. It is a crossroads where members meet to share experiences and expertise, advice and support, in ways that can lead to unparalleled growth and professional success.
Founded in 1978, a group of cooking school owners and instructors, including Bill Rice and Nathalie Dupree, came together for mutual professional support. They created the International Association of Culinary Professionals (formerly named the Association of Cooking Schools), and in the process, they laid a foundation for food culture in America and beyond. Early members included Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, and Anne Willan, among many others.
Through the decades, IACP’s membership has expanded to include cookbook authors, food writers, photographers, stylists, bloggers, editors, publishers, digital media experts, nutritionists, chefs, restaurateurs, culinary tour operators, artisan food producers, academics, and more. As the multidisciplinary nature of our dynamic community continues to evolve, our member categories and organization continues to grow.
Now Accepting Award Submissions
The International Association of Culinary Professionals is pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2025 IACP Awards for best Cookbook, Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling, and Food Writing. The entry period opens on February 6, 2025 and will close on March 20, 2025 for the Cookbook Awards, and close on April 17, 2025 for the Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling and Food Writing Awards. To stay up to date on IACP Awards and general news, sign up to receive updates via the IACP Newsletter.
Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing and our Free Submission Period
As part of IACP’s efforts to provide equitable access and have your work recognized, we are pleased to offer discounted rates to the Cookbook Awards and continue to offer a free submission period into the Digital Media, Food Photography & Styling, and 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 early bird and free submission period closes at 9:00 PM EST on February 20, 2025.
Cookbook Awards
The IACP Cookbook Awards honor the authors, publishers, and other contributors behind the best of cookbooks published each year.
Digital Media Awards
These awards honor traditional and emerging communications technologies, including culinary blogs, television, video, audio, and more.
Food Photography & Styling Awards
The Food Photography & Styling Awards honor the best photographers and food stylists in the business.
Food Writing Awards
The Food Writing Awards honor excellence in digital and printed food journalism.
Culinary Classics Awards
These awards honor works that have significantly altered the way we think about food and contributed to the field of culinary literature.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The IACP Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has spent their career in service to enrich the culinary world.
Member of the Year Award
The recipient of this award is recognized as an IACP member who has had an outsized impact within the organization.
Toni Tipton-Martin Award
This award uplifts an emerging food writer who demonstrates readiness to professionally transition their work into full-time writing.
Trailblazer Awards
These honorees are chosen for their passion and impact in the food community.