The team took home a gold award for Red Hawk, along with silver and bronze honors.

PETALUMA, CA, July 31, 2025 – Cowgirl Creamery is proud to announce recent American Cheese Society wins for Red Hawk, Wagon Wheel and Pierce Point, presented last week in nearby Sacramento.

“I am so proud of our team for winning gold, silver and bronze at this prestigious competition,” said Matt Brown, Head Cheesemaker and Plant Manager at Cowgirl Creamery. “It was incredible to see Red Hawk flying high and winning gold in an incredibly competitive category.”

Awards:

Gold, Red Hawk – Washed Rind Cheeses – Soft Ripened
Silver, Wagon Wheel – Washed Rind Cheeses – Raclette Style, Aged over 45 days
Bronze, Pierce Point – Flavored Cheeses – Soft Ripened with Flavor Added

“Winning awards in multiple categories from the American Cheese Society adds to a remarkable year of recognition for all of Cowgirl Creamery’s Washed Rind cheeses, all of which have won at state, national or international competitions,” added Kaya Freiman, Brand Manager at Cowgirl Creamery. “We’re also thrilled to see the delightfully herbal and floral Pierce Point recognized.”