Mark Your Calendars for This Year's IACP Awards
Get ready to celebrate the best in the business! The International Association of Culinary Professionals honors excellence in Cookbooks, Food Writing, and Food Photography & Styling. An IACP Award is one of the most prestigious in the culinary world.
Mark your calendars and join us as we toast this year's honorees for an evening you won't want to miss.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Proshansky Auditorium at the CUNY Graduate Center
265 Fifth Avenue (at 34th Street), New York, NY 10016
Stay tuned for details and tickets to go on sale.
IACP Celebrates its 48th 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.
Access | Education | Mentorship
Whether you’re new to the business or a culinary veteran, an IACP membership is an essential tool for staying connected, competitive and empowered in today’s culinary world. IACP’s core values are all about Access, Education and Mentorship. Learn more about the benefits of being a member below.
IACP 2025 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
On Wednesday, November 5th, the International Association of Culinary Professionals announced the winners of the prestigious IACP awards. The winners were published on the IACP website and announced on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. This year’s award ceremony was co-hosted by Chef Adrian Lipscombe, Farmer Elle Gadient, and TV host Chadwick Boyd. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the IACP Summit.