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COOKBOOKS & 'CULINARY ARTS'

CULINARY ACADEMY AWARDS

2008

ENTRY DEADLINE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

•	You may enter yourself for an Award/s, or have someone nominate you
•	Use a separate Entry form for each category entered
•	Use a separate Entry form for each Entrant in a Group category ( co-authors, a photographer and/or food stylist). Clip the Entry forms together
•	A Single indicates a Single Entry - US$65.00*
•	A double * indicates a Group Entry - US$100.00*
•	A triple ** is where there are more than two entrants in a Group Entry - US$130.00*
•	If the Entry includes a fourth person, **** the Entry fee is US $160
•	The 'Culinary Magazine' Category - US$100.00 . Two people must submit the entry for the magazine
•	The 'Culinary Demonstrator' Category - Single Entry - US$65.00 ... Group Entry*US$100.00. The Culinary Demonstration can feature two people on the DVD or VHS tape.
•	All entries and materials sent into the contest will be thoroughly checked, and recipes will be tested

Books entered must be published in either 2007 or 2008

• LITERARY CULINARY BOOK

There are two categories in the Literary Cookbook Section. Photography, Line Drawings and some Recipes acceptable in the books submitted into the Awards Program.

Food Dictionaries, Guides and Reference Books - Menu Books - Culinary Terminology - Cooking Skills - Culinary Self Help Books - Culinary Text Books

• ILLUSTRATED COOKBOOK

Unless the author has also done their own photography where it can be considered a single entry, this is otherwise either a group entry or triple entry. ( author & photographer/artist), or two authors & photographer/artist, or author, photographer/artist & food stylist) Cookbooks entered for this Award must include a wide selection of Recipes, with Photographs and/or Illustrations - Line Drawings. Any further queries on this category – contact us directly at cordondor@aol.com

In all categories seen above, send 2 copies of the book, the Author/s Bio, Entry Form/s and Fees. Contact information on the publisher and literary agent required. A Co-authored book = Group Entry ** . If a 3 rd Entrant is included in the Entry, it becomes a Triple Group Entry *** - Photographer and/or Food Stylist. All Entrants must complete an Entry Form.

Send 2 copies of the book, the Author/s Bio, Entry Form/s and Fees. Contact information on the publisher and literary agent required. A Co-authored book = Group Entry **. If a 3rd Entrant is included in the Entry, it becomes a Triple Group Entry *** - Photographer or Food Stylist. All Entrants must complete an Entry Form.

BOOKS ENTERED FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARDS MUST BE PUBLISHED IN EITHER 2007 OR 2008

• COOKBOOK 'COVER & TITLE'

Send in the Cookbook you feel is deserving of an Award for its 'Cover and Title'. It could win the Award.

• SELF PUBLISHED COOKBOOK

A growing trend - If you have self published your Cookbook, enter it for an Award. You may win.

• TRAVEL COOKBOOK OR INTERNATIONAL CUISINE COOKBOOK

• FRIVOLITIES COOKBOOK

Canapés – Garnishes - Petite Fours –Tidbits - Tapas and other delectable Food Morsels. This style of book is very colorful and offers exciting ideas on a variety of food items.

• CULINARY HERBS AND SPICES

Culinary books entered for this Award can include both literary content and a selection of Recipes, with the emphasis on the use of the herbs and spices used in the recipes featured.

You may prove to be the Ogden Nash of the Culinary World

• CULINARY ENTERTAINMENT

This book should feature lots of information and recipes for Parties. Dinners. Luncheons. Afternoon Tea. Picnics. BBQ. You Name the Events!

• WEIGHT CONTROL COOKBOOK

Diet, Health, Calories and Nutrition topics with Recipes can be featured in this book.

Culinary Articles and Recipes must be published in either 2007 or 2008

• CULINARY DEMONSTRATOR

Send two copies of your Food Demonstration on a DVD or VHS Video Tape. The DVD or VHS Video Tape must have been made between 2000 - 2007. Maximum time permitted - One hour for the demonstration. Prepare and present an Entrée and a Dessert for two people. (Pre-preparation of ingredients allowed.) Remember to mention the ingredients and quantities being used. Include your bio/s with the entry form/s. Open to Culinary Professionals. Single Entry * or Group Entry ** - 2 people

• CULINARY MASTERPIECE NEW

WHY NOT PUT YOUR ARTISTIC CULINARY TALENTS TO WORK, AND GET THE DESERVED RECOGNITION AND EXPOSURE FOR YOUR ARTISTIC CULINARY ABILITIES. PREPARE A FAVORITE ATTRACTIVE MAIN COURSE OR DESSERT THEN, SET UP THE FOOD IN A PRESENTATION THAT IN TURN CREATES A CULINARY MASTERPIECE, AND GIVE THE PRESENTATION A TITLE. GET THE 'CULINARY SCENE' PHOTOGRAPHED AND SEND THE PHOTOGRAPH IN TO THE AWARDS PROGRAM. YOU COULD WIN THE AWARD. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL CULINARIANS (INCLUDING A FOOD STYLIST), AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER (YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE) IS INCLUDED TOO. IT CAN BE A SINGLE OR DOUBLE ENTRY ACCORDINGLY. TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA ON CULINARY MASTERPIECE PRESENTATIONS, GO TO THE HOME PAGE, CLICK ON THE NEW IRISH CUISINE LINK, THEN GO TO THE [PHOTO GALLERY. THERE, YOU CAN VIEW SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS OF CULINARY MASTERPIECES. SEND IN TWO COPIES OF YOUR PHOTO, TOGETHER WITH THE ENTRY FORM/S AND FEE.

• CULINARY MASTERPIECE - ARTWORK

The Culinary Masterpiece Painting Entry can be a Single Entry if the Artist decides to photograph the painting and enter the photograph. Or it can be a double entry if the Artist includes a Photographer into the Entry.

• CULINARY WEB SITE

Submit the full address of the Web site, with a bio on the Entrant. Two professional references, confirming the legitimacy of your Web site related to your work in, or connected to the culinary field are required, plus full contact information on those providing references. (This may not be necessary if you are a well known personality in the culinary world.) You may enter a 2nd Web site. If so, use a second Entry form, and send an additional Entry Fee.

• FOOD STYLIST AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHER

Send bio/s on the Entrant/s work in the Culinary Arts field. If it is a double entry (Photographer & Food Stylist), send a color photograph (8" x 10" size) of the titled Food Presentation. If the photograph has been published, provide full details. Unpublished professional work also can be entered in this category. If it is a single entry by a Photographer, he/she can send in either a single photograph or a book featuring his/her culinary photographic work. Single * or Group ** Entry

• CULINARY ARTICLE

Send bio on the Entrant's work in the Culinary Arts and writing fields, plus 2 copies of the published article, with full details on the publication (magazine or newspaper). Contact information on the publication is required. * Single or ** Group Entry - Photographer

• CULINARY NEWSLETTER

Submit the website address of your Newsletter, together with a copy of the edition you intend to enter into the contest, along with the Contest Entry Form, fees and bio on the Entrant. We will require the names of two professional people in the culinary field who can confirm the legitimacy of your Newsletter, plus full contact information on those providing references. This may not be necessary if your Newsletter is well established in the culinary world.

• CULINARY MAGAZINE

Two people must submit an entry in this category. Send 2 copies of the magazine edition chosen; a short summary on the reasons for your choice; approval signature from the magazine Editor or Publisher, and your connections with the publication.

• RECIPE - PUBLISHED

Send bio on the Entrant's work in the Culinary Arts writing fields, plus 2 copies of the published recipe (photograph too if applicable). Name and contact details for the publication (magazine or newspaper) is required. If a photograph is involved, the option of a 2nd Entrant (photographer) included in the entry is permitted. If so, it is classified as a ** Group Entry.

• RECIPE - UNPUBLISHED

Unpublished recipes with a photograph of the dish, will be accepted in this Category. Send bio and other relevant information. This category is open to culinary professionals and non professionals. The option of a 2nd Entrant is permitted (photographer). If so, it is classified as a ** Group Entry.

Any queries? Send e-mail to: cordondor@aol.com