India’s First Global Cake Awards, IICMA 2026, Returns to New Delhi, Strengthening India’s Global Presence in Cake Artistry

New Delhi [India], April 03: The India & International Cake Magazine Awards (IICMA) has announced its second edition, scheduled to take place on April 11 at Bel-La Monde Hotel, NH8, New Delhi. The platform will bring together leading cake artists, international judges, and industry professionals from across India and around the world, continuing its position as India’s first global cake awards initiative that places home bakers, independent creators, and internationally recognised artists on a shared stage.

Conceptualised by internationally acclaimed cake artist Tina Scott Parashar, IICMA was launched in 2025 with the objective of bridging the gap between Indian talent and global industry standards. The inaugural edition set a strong benchmark in terms of scale, participation, and credibility, with a structured format that prioritised fairness, transparency, and merit-based recognition.

Over time, the platform has evolved into an important space for a rapidly expanding community of home bakers, small businesses, and professional cake artists who often operate without access to larger industry networks. By combining international exposure with a credible evaluation process, IICMA enables participants to showcase their work alongside global peers while building visibility and professional opportunities.

The 2026 edition will feature a wide range of categories across cake artistry, wedding cakes, sugar art, and emerging segments within the industry. The event will bring together a distinguished panel of international guests and expert judges, including David Close (UK), Kelly Jane (UK), Alena Ujshag (Ukraine), Mariya Ozturk (Turkey), Lucie Charvatova (Czech Republic), Edna and Vanik of Enamor Cake (Armenia/Iran) and Larysa Rybchuk (Ukraine). Designed as a large-format live experience, the awards aim to create a strong visual and community-led environment, bringing together participants, judges, and industry stakeholders. Speaking about the upcoming edition, Tina Scott Parashar, Founder and Editor of India & International Cake Magazine, said, “IICMA was created with a clear vision to build a platform in India that reflects global industry standards while remaining accessible to artists at every level. There is a large and talented community of bakers and cake artists in India, many of whom run independent or home-based businesses. What they often lack is visibility and access, and this platform is designed to address that.” The India & International Cake Magazine Awards continues to position itself as a credible and inclusive platform that recognises excellence based on merit while strengthening connections between Indian and international cake artists. India & International Cake Magazine is a global platform dedicated to showcasing cake artists and edible art from India and around the world. Through its growing community and initiatives, it aims to promote talent, encourage skill development, and build meaningful connections within the global cake industry.