2005 winners: Johnny Iuzzini, Jean Georges; Rebecca Michael, Flying Monkey Patisserie; Jean-François Bonnet, formerly of Daniel; Kee Ling Tong, Kee's Chocolates; Deborah Snyder, Lever House (not pictured).

For the third year in a row, PastryScoop.com invited professional pasty chefs, bakers, and chocolatiers to submit their entries for consideration in the Golden Scoop Awards which recognize creative and innovation in the art of pastry.

The top three contenders in each category, as selected by a group of industry experts, were invited to New York City to plate their creations for our distinguished panel of judges on June 1st.

Winners will be announced in a celebration at The French Culinary Institute on June 5th, before their pastry colleagues and press. Plus, the winning entries will be featured on PastryScoop.com and in Food Arts. Sweet indeed.

Awards will be presented in five delicious categories:

• E. Guittard Chocolate Best Dessert Menu
• Grand Marnier Most Innovative Dessert
• Whole Foods Market Best Dessert Revival
• Cacao Noel Best Confection
• Rumford Best Bakery Recipe

The deadline for applications was Friday, April 7th. For more information or to request a copy of the contest rules, contact us at info@pastryscoop.com.

Click here to read about the 2005 Golden Scoop Award winners.