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Celebrating the Best of British Cheese
We have now held six successful awards which has attracted entries from 100s of cheesemakers from all four corners of the British Isles.
Our 2025 VCA Awards timings:
Entries open February 2026
Entries close Wednesday 17th April 2026
Class judging 20th -22nd May 2026
Live final - Wednesday 17th June 2026
Speciality & Fine Food Fair 8th and 9th September 2026
We have limited spaces on our stand for British cheesemakers (who have entered the awards). They are available from £850 per cheese.
We are committed to helping the British cheese industry grow and thrive, which is why we donate the profits from the awards into our Bursary with the Specialist Cheesemaker Association.
We will again be funding a number of places for cheesemakers and speakers to attend The Science of Artisan Cheese Conference – 18th -19th August 2026 in Cadbury, Somerset.
If you would like to attend, please send an email to sarah@virtualcheeseawards.com
Our purpose and mission is:
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To create a sustainable, inclusive and transparent cheese awards that support and celebrate British cheesemakers, from the grassroots up
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Create a unique and inspiring cheese awards that is focused on celebrating the diversity and quality of British dairy as well as nurturing talent to help promote a sustainable and thriving industry to consumers
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Generate publicity, awareness and a route to market for entrants
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Provide detailed and transparent feedback to cheese producers from the industries leading experts
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Support the British cheese industry by creating a bursary to support cheesemakers grow and thrive
2025 Supreme Champion
Cropwell Bishop Stilton
Cropwell Bishop Stilton is a luxurious and velvety blue cheese made by hand at a family-owned dairy in the Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire.
The judges commented, “Wow! A very good example of a Stilton with a malty biscuity aroma, a good, consistent rind, rich blue veining, and a buttery, fudgy texture. It has an outrageously good, creamy, mouthfeel with an explosion of brothy, Marmite flavours.”
Robin Skailes, director, Cropwell Bishop says: "We’re absolutely delighted to win the Supreme Champion, and we really enjoyed hearing the judges’ comments about our cheese. We love making cheese and to get this recognition makes it all worthwhile.”
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Get in touch
Whether you have a question about entry to the Virtual Cheese Awards 2026 or want to enquire about sponsorship, use the contact form here and one of the team will be in touch.
