Cheese judging for the dairy competition, Perth Royal Food Awards, 2025. Photo by Ammon Creative.
Benchmark your products. Gain recognition. Stand alongside the best in Australian dairy.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards – Dairy, inviting producers from across Australia to showcase their products and be recognised for excellence in dairy.
The competition provides a trusted platform for independent, blind assessment, giving producers the opportunity to benchmark their products on quality, style and craftsmanship.
In 2026, entrants will compete for 15 Champion Trophies and a suite of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals across 66 classes, spanning cheese, yoghurt, ice cream and gelato, milk, cream, butter and dairy desserts.
Gold Medal-winning products will be eligible to progress to the Australian Grand Dairy Awards, placing them on the national stage.
In 2025, Western Australia’s Cambray Cheese was awarded Champion Overall Dairy Product for its Farmhouse Gold Cheese, highlighting the strength and quality of local producers.
Key Dates
Entries close: 4:00PM AWST, Friday 15 May 2026
Awards Night: Friday, 19 June 2026