IACP AWARDS & SUMMIT
The Venue at City Harvest
171 53nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
IACP Cookbook and Food Media Awards
All eyes are on our IACP finalists as we announce the winners of the 2025 IACP Awards across four different categories: Cookbook Awards, Digital Media Awards, Food Photography & Styling Awards and Food Writing Awards.
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Awards Reception: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Cookbook Workshop: The Not So Secret Agent Cookbook Publishing Salon
Join Senior Literary Agent, Sally Ekus as she walks you through how to leverage your expertise, platform (of any size!), and concept to attract an agent and ultimately land a book deal (or your next deal!). Realistically we all know this is easier said than done. Leveraging her transparent and practical approach to sharing industry info, Sally will break down each section of a cookbook proposal with behind-the-scenes stories to educate and inform attendees how to stand out. Capped at an intimate number of participants, attendees will have access to industry data and walk away with a punch list of action steps for your specific publishing journey.
Workshop Leader: Sally Ekus, Senior Literary Agent
Time: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cake Session: A Sweet Afternoon with Dorie Greenspan
Anytime is the right time for cake—especially when it’s with the legendary Dorie Greenspan. In this intimate, once-in-a-lifetime session, just 20 lucky guests will spend two treasured hours with the award-winning author and baking icon, tasting three unforgettable creations from her newest cookbook Anytime Cakes. Along the way, Dorie will share behind-the-scenes stories, reveal her secret cake-baking tips, and answer every delicious question you’ve been dying to ask. You’ll leave inspired, sugar-smitten, and carrying a curated goodie bag made just for the occasion. Seats will disappear fast—reserve yours now.
Workshop Leader: Dorie Greenspan, Cookbook Author, Journalist
Time: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
IACP SUMMIT: AGENDA
DOORS OPEN - 9:30 AM
MORNING SESSIONS - 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Conversation: What’s On The Plate: The Future of Food Recovery and Food Insecurity
Jilly Stephens, CEO, City Harvest
Joe Yonan, Cookbook Author, Journalist
Conversation: Having My Cake and Eating It Too
Dorie Greenspan, Cookbook Author, Journalist
Nancy Hopkins, IACP Acting Executive Director
Insight: Best Practices for Culinary Professionals on Instagram, Facebook and Beyond
Sarah Faubion - Strategic Partner Manager at META
Reflection: My Big Sweet & Spicy Brooklyn Life
Fany Gerson, Cookbook Author, Chef / Founder La Newyorkina, FanFan Doughnuts and Mijo NYC
NETWORKING - 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
AFTERNOON SESSIONS - 2:00 PM-5:30 PM
Panel: Setting the Table with Substack: Insights from Leading Voices
Panel Lead: Dan Stone, Head of Culture & Music at Substack
Jenny Rosenstrach, Bestselling Cookbook Author
Ruth Reichl, Writer, Cook, former Gourmet editor-in-chief
Robert Sietsema, Freelance Writer and Restaurant Critic
Violet Witchel, Recipe Developer and Blogger
Conversation: Kitchen to Camera to Community—Carla Hall’s Playbook for Authentic Content
Carla Hall, Food Media Icon
Amanda Rodriguez, Brand Strategist, Carla Hall Brand
Reflection: Chasing Exellence in Storytelling
Steve Hoffman, Author & Journalist
Closing Reflection
Kyle Jones, Founder / Editor, Bitter Southerner
Javier Cabral, Editor, L.A. Taco
NETWORKING - 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
*Stay tuned for more details on speakers and sessions