Submissions will be accepted through September 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — known as the Baking Expo™ and the Western Hemisphere’s largest baking industry event — has opened its call for submissions for the IBIE World Bread Awards USA, crafted by The Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA). Held in Chicago at the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, October 7-8, this highly anticipated competition celebrates the art and skill of bread-making, offering bakers a platform to showcase their talents to a broader audience. Bakers from across the nation are invited to demonstrate their exceptional skills and creativity in 15 categories, including baguettes, bagels, and sourdough, while competing for specialty awards such as Showstopper (Savory or Sweet), Home Baker, and Student Baker.
“American bakers are some of the best when it comes to incorporating both tradition and innovation in their breads,” said Karen Bornarth, Executive Director of BBGA. “We are so excited to see and taste that approach at work in all categories of the competition.”
To participate, bakers must submit their entries through the official IBIE World Bread Awards USA website. Each entry will be carefully judged by a panel of esteemed baking industry experts who will evaluate the bread based on taste, texture, appearance, and overall quality. Winners will receive prestigious titles, trophies, cash prizes, and extensive media exposure, enhancing their reputation within the industry. The event will also host hands-on workshops and seminars by BBGA and RBA.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024
- Judging Period: October 1-7, 2024
- Workshops & Seminars: October 7, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: October 8, 2024
“The partnership between IBIE and the World Bread Awards was a huge success at IBIE 2022. We’re thrilled to continue this relationship and bring this celebrated competition to Chicagoland bakers during IBIE’s off years,” said Marissa Sertich Velie, Executive Director of RBA and IBIE Planning Committee Member.
Sponsorships for this year’s event are available. For more information and to submit your entry, please visit World Bread Awards USA 2024.
About IBIE
IBIE, sponsored by the American Bakers Association (ABA), the Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), is recognized worldwide as the grain-based food industry’s largest, most comprehensive trade event in the Western Hemisphere. A “working show,” where millions of dollars of business is conducted daily, IBIE brings the entire professional baking community together, offering the complete range of equipment, supply and ingredient solutions and showcasing the newest baking technology in 1,000,000 gross square feet. The triennial event will next be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 14-17, 2025, with a full day of education on September 13.
