LAS VEGAS — The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) announced the competitors of the 2025 Creative Decorating Competition, powered by Pillsbury. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious event, where creativity and skill take center stage at the Expo.
Six teams of cake decorating professionals will go head-to-head in four categories: wedding cake, rolled fondant, buttercream and sculpted cake. The two-day competition will be held in the Baking Expo’s Retail Bakers Center, located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, providing attendees with a front-row view of the action and live commentary.
The highest-scoring team, as determined by a panel of celebrity and master baker judges, will receive the Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Grand Champion Trophy, which will be presented at an awards ceremony on Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. Gold, silver and bronze medals — and cash prizes — will be awarded to the teams with the highest score in each category.
Meet the teams.
Montebello, Canada
Sabrina Sigouin | La Belle Patissiere
Sandra Major | Le Sucre au Four
Newfoundland, Canada
Aaron McInnis | Happy Belly Cakery
Juanita Tobin | Happy Belly Cakery
Lombard, IL
Carlos Mendez | Cakes by Carlos
Agnieszka Mendez | Cakes by Carlos
Dallas and Hicksville, NY
Jesse Lesser | Jesse Lesser Cakes
Jean Schapowal | Cakes with Character
Vancouver, Canada
Cory Jong | Hey! Cake This! Custom Cakes and Creations
Kylie Mangles | LetterPress Bakery
Stowe, VT
Emery Gray | Von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort
Jennifer Gryckiewcz | Von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort
IBIE is owned by the American Bakers Association and BEMA and supported by Retail Bakers of America. Visit the Baking Expo website for more information on the competition.
