All ACADA members and Hall of Fame inductees are invited to contribute. If you're not currently a member but would like to participate, consider joining ACADA first!
How do I submit my contribution?
Simply click the submission button to access our Google Form and complete all required fields. The form will guide you through each step.
What information do I need to provide?
Your full name
Your business name
Your location (town/state/country)
One tried and tested recipe
One favourite decorating tip
One high-resolution portrait photo
Photo Submission Requirements
Technical Requirements:
Portrait orientation (vertical)
Minimum 1MB file size (max 10MB)
Colour photo only
JPG or PNG format
How to Submit Your Photo Option 1: Direct Upload (if you have a Google account)
Click the file upload button in the form
Sign in to your Google account when prompted
Select your photo and upload directly
Wait for upload confirmation before submitting form
Option 2: File Sharing Link (no Google account needed) Step 1: Choose your sharing platform Dropbox (no account needed for upload)
Include your name and "Cookbook Submission Photo" in subject
Complete the rest of the form online, noting "Photo emailed separately"
Recipe Guidelines
Your recipe MUST be:
Tried and tested (no experiments or untested recipes)
Complete with all ingredients listed in order of use
Clear with specific measurements, temperatures, and times
Original to you (family recipes welcome!)
Include:
Full ingredient list with exact measurements
Step-by-step method
Baking/cooking temperature and times
Serving size/portions
Any special equipment needed
What makes a great tip?
We want short, practical tips that really work! Maximum 2 sentences. Good examples:
"Add a drop of glucose to royal icing for fine piping to give it stretch"
"Freeze your cake layers for 20 minutes before crumb coating for cleaner results"
"Use room temperature eggs for better volume in sponge cakes"
Not suitable:
Long explanations or tutorials
Basic common knowledge
Promotional content
Selection Process
Will my submission be included? While we encourage all members to submit, selections will be made to ensure:
Recipe variety across different categories
Geographic representation
Consistent quality and formatting
Space limitations
When will I know if I'm selected? Selected contributors will be notified by [add date/timeframe]
Important Dates
Submission deadline: [Add date]
Selection notifications: [Add date]
Official launch: International Cake Show Australia 2026
Campaign Details
This is part of our "Let Us Make You Famous!" campaign - your chance to:
Share your expertise with the global cake decorating community
Be featured alongside renowned Hall of Fame members
Support ACADA's fundraising for ICSA 2026
Become part of ACADA's permanent collection
Can I submit more than one recipe?
Currently, we're accepting one recipe per member to allow maximum participation. Quality over quantity!
Can I edit my submission?
Please review everything carefully before submitting. For critical corrections, contact [add email] with:
Your name
Submission date
Specific changes needed
Privacy & Usage
By submitting, you grant ACADA permission to:
Publish your recipe, tip, and photo in print and digital formats
Use your submission for promotional purposes
Edit for consistency and formatting (without changing your recipe)
Technical Issues?
Don't have a Google account? Contact [add email] for alternative submission options Form not working? Try a different browser or clear your cache. Still having issues? Email [add contact] Photo too large? Resize your image to under 10MB while maintaining quality, or contact us for assistance