Cowgirl Creamery Wins Two Awards at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards

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PETALUMA, CA., July 3, 2025 – Cowgirl Creamery is proud to announce a stellar performance at the recent International Cheese and Dairy Awards, held at the Staffordshire County Showground in the United Kingdom. With more than 250 expert judges from across the globe, Cowgirl Creamery took home a total of two awards in the Best USA Cheese – Washed Rind category.

“It’s always amazing to see our team’s hard work recognized in judging, especially in an international competition,” said Matt Brown, Head Cheesemaker and Plant Manager at Cowgirl Creamery.

Awards:

• Silver:
  • Cowgirl Creamery Wagon Wheel, Best USA Cheese – Washed Rind
    
• Bronze:
  • Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk, Best USA Cheese – Washed Rind

“The impact of our Washed Rind cheeses this year has been phenomenal, with Hop Along placing in the Top 20 cheeses at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest and winning Double Gold at the California State Fair, alongside Wagon Wheel,” added Kaya Freiman, Brand Manager at Cowgirl Creamery.

These awards add 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.

Media Contact:
Kaya Freiman
Brand Manager
Cowgirl Creamery
Email: marketing@cowgirlcreamery.com