Celebrating the Best of British Cheese
We have now held three successful awards which attracted lots of entries from 100s of cheesemakers from all four corners of the British Isles.
We will be holding our fifth awards in May 2024.
Profits from the awards are put in a bursary to support British cheesemakers grow and thrive.
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

2023 Winners
Montgomery Mature Traditional Cheddar
Montgomery Mature Traditional Cheddar wowed the judges with its sweet, savoury, nutty and caramel notes creating a complex depth of flavour. The cheddar is a traditional, handmade Somerset Cheddar, wrapped in muslin cloth and matured on wooden shelves for 12 months.