Dolce Sentire; a Piece of Cake
Aixa Zunino of Dolce Sentire from Valencia has become a finalist in the Cookie Award category at the Cake Masters Magazine Awards.
The industry’s biggest cake decorating and sugarcraft annual awards show is back this year on 4th November 2017 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The 2017 Cake Masters Magazine Awards Finalists have just been announced! From 65,000 nominations, the best of the best across a range of categories have been shortlisted and judged by icons in the industry. The judging panel consists of leading legends in the field of cake decorating from across the globe. Judges include Chef Nicholas Lodge, Lindy Smith, Eddie Spence MBE, Julia M. Usher and Marina Sousa, who have used their expertise to pick the very best this year.
“Such a high standard of workmanship and creativity, all finalists are so deserving,” said Verusca Walker, Cake Masters Magazine Awards Judge.
The awards were first established in 2012 and are the longest running and largest in the industry. Cake Masters Magazine Awards are where artists are recognised and celebrated across certain categories in cake decorating and sugar artistry. Now in their 6th year, following an astounding 2016 televised ceremony with over 65,000 nominations, the 2017 awards event will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 4th November 2017.
This black-tie event is attended by cake artists from across the globe and leading figures in the industry including Will Torrent, Mich Turner, Carlos Lischetti, Peggy Porschen, Mike McCarey and Karen Portaleo to name a few! The evening will include a drinks reception, three course dinner, awards ceremony and after-party to dance the night away, celebrating with the 2017 winners.
“I’m proud to say that these awards are the only one across the world that truly celebrates artists who create amazing masterpieces across various categories. It’s really exciting!”
Many of the finalists have created show-stopping pieces that have garnered respected attention and showcased their growing passion and creativity, showing the growth of the cake decorating industry with no limitations through their creativity and hard work.
All the finalists offer an outstanding level of creativity and determination and it is their attention to detail, innovation and attentiveness in this important and growing field that the awards strive to recognise.
The winners will be announced at the Cake Masters Magazine Awards taking place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Saturday 4th November 2017.
THE FINALISTS
Cupcake Award
- Amanda Mumbray, The Clever Little Cupcake Company
- Amber Comadira-Smith, Commie’s Cupcakes
- Sabrina Jiffry, Sabz Cakes
- Gaynor Clark, Truly Madly Sweetly Cupcakes
Wedding Cake Award Sponsored by Fondarific
- Albena Petrova, Albena Cake Design
- Jessica Minh Vu, Floral Cakes by Jessica MV
- Suzanne Thorp, The Frostery
- Tamara Woutersen, Sweetlake Cakes
Cookie Award
- Verónica Castañón, Con Azúcar y Algodón
- Aixa Zunino, Dolce Sentire
- Teri Pringle Wood
- Angela Niño, The Painted Box
Sculpted Cake Award Sponsored by Renshaw Academy
- Carla Puig, Carla Puig – Sugar Atelier
- Nathasja Flapper, Flappergasted Cakes
- Kylie Mangles, Letterpress Bakery
- Isabel Tamargo, Tartas Imposibles by Isabel Tamargo
Best Magazine Cover Award
- February 2017, Yellow Bee Cake Company
- March 2017, Kek Couture
- March 2017 India, Cake Decor India-Royal Icing Art
- April 2017 France, Cake Revol
Best Learning Experience Award Sponsored by Silikomart
- Avalon Yarnes, Avalon Cakes School of Sugar Art
- Paul Bradford Sugar Craft School
- Zoe Hopkinson, Zoe’s Fancy Cakes
- Serdar Yener, Yeners Way Cake Art Tutorials
Best Product Award Sponsored by Cake International
- Flexabets from Marvelous Molds
- Fondust from Roxy & Rich
- Creative Cake System from Katy Sue Designs
- Nifty Nozzles from Sugar and Crumbs
- Pasta Model from Saracino
- Royal Icing from Renshaw
- Super Gold from Rolkem
- Safety Seal by Ingenious Edibles from The Cake Decorating Company
Royal Icing Award Sponsored by Renshaw
- Prachi Dhabal Deb, Cake Decor India-Royal Icing Art
- Claudia Prati, Claudia Prati Torte Creative
- Anikó Vargáné Orbá, Ékes-Édes Stúdió
- Annie Relph, Scattercake
Modelling Excellence Award
- Barbara Regini, Barbie lo Schiaccianoci
- Elena Pelizzoli, il mondo di ielle
- Natasa Topalovic, Nana Sweet Art
- Elena Atash, WonderCake
Sugar Flowers Awards Sponsored by Rolkem
- Shim Suhyeon, hello my spring
- Natallia Kishkovich, Natali Cakes
- Adam Gonsalves, Artistry In Bloom
- Arati Mirji, Sweet Symphony
Cake Hero Award
- Paul Bradford
- Chef Nicholas Lodge
- Karen Portaleo
- Mike McCarey
Collaboration Award Sponsored by Magic Colours
Best Book Award
- 100 Buttercream Flowers: The complete step-by-step guide to piping flowers in buttercream icing by Valeri Valeriano and Christina Ong
- Modern Sugar Flowers: Contemporary cake decorating with elegant gum paste flowers by Jacqueline Butler
- The Business of Baking: The book that inspires, motivates and educates bakers and decorators to achieve sweet business success by Michelle Green
- Valentina’s Sugarland by Valentina Terzieva
Best Show Piece Award Sponsored by Roxy & Rich
- Angela Dress by Emma Jayne Cake Design
- Life-sized Elephant Cake by Eat Cake Party
- Statue of Liberty by City Cakes
- Alice in Wonderland Tea Party by Twisted Sugar Artists
Best Retailer Award Sponsored by Rainbow Dust
Best Cake Show Award Sponsored by Global Sugar Artist Network
Rising Star Award Sponsored by Fabricake
- Ben Cullen, The BakeKing
- Laura Dodimead, Life In Sugar
- Alyssa Alexandre, Sugar Canvas
- Sylwia Sobiegraj, Sylwia Sobiegraj – The Cake Designer
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