Academy of Cheese Inviting Applications for World Cheese Awards
July 10, 2026 | 1 min to read
The Academy of Cheese is now inviting applications from talented young cheese professionals worldwide for this year’s competition.
Applicants must:
- Be aged 30 or under on 12 November 2026
- Work in cheese retail, cheesemongering, or a related role
- Submit a cheese board and short résumé by 20 September (link to apply below)
Finalists will be announced on Oct. 1 and will compete live at the World Cheese Awards in Córdoba, Spain, on Nov. 12.
“Thank you to the Guild of Fine Food for hosting us again. Finalists are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation, but financial support is available thanks to our sponsors, Peter’s Yard & Chiswick Cheese Market.”
Find full details and enter here.