Young Cheesemonger of the Year

What is “Young Cheesemonger of the Year”?

The Young Cheesemonger Award supports young talent in the Cheese Industry. Becoming an expert Cheesemonger is an exceptional skill worth celebrating! If you want to establish yourself as the next generation of professional cheese champions, then we want to hear from you. This year’s competition is now closed for applications, but you can keep up to date with news from the Finals, by clicking on the blue button below.

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November 2023 Update

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023 Winner

Congratulations: Lily Morris

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023: Congratulations to Lily Morris

October 2023 Update

The Finalists for Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023 have now been shortlisted!

We’ve shortlisted the six finalists who will be competing against each other at the World Cheese Awards to win the title of Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023. Thank you to everyone who applied; competition was fierce this year.

Find out about the Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023 finalists here

Young Cheesemonger of the Year finalists 2023

When will Young Cheesemonger of the Year be announced?

The winner will be announced during dinner at the World Cheese Awards on October 27th 2023

How “Young Cheesemonger of the Year” works

Call for entries early August (apply using the form below).
Cheesemongers under the age of 30 are encouraged to enter with a short biography.
Candidates must propose which cheeses they would put on their ideal cheese board for a total of £50.
Finalists will be invited to World Cheese Awards in Norway to compete in four rounds.
The Sponsors Snowdonia Cheese are offering up to £300 funding per finalist to support accommodation and travel costs to the finals (see Terms & Conditions).

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023 Dates

Closing date Friday 22nd September 2023
Shortlisted finalists notified before 29th September 2023
Shortlisted finalists will be invited to take part in the finals at the World Cheese Awards in Trondheim, Norway on 27th October 2023.

What does the winner receive?

Title of “Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023”
Trophy
Ticket to the Judges’ Dinner at the World Cheese Awards
Invitation to judge at the World Cheese Awards 2024
Academy of Cheese Level Two Member self study course
Feature in Fine Food Digest magazine
Coverage in Academy of Cheese social media, newsletters and blog

Photo credits M. Horwood (Guild of Fine Food)

How will Young Cheesemonger of the Year be judged?

Young Cheesemonger finalists will be invited to take part in the finals at the World Cheese Awards on 27th October to take part in four rounds:

Round One: Discuss their cheeseboard selection

Round Two: Demonstrate their ‘Cut & Wrap’ skills cutting & wrapping different cheeses

Round Three: Identify different cheeses using SATC model

Round Four: Take part in MasterRind – a quiz about cheese from around the world.

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023: Meet The Judges

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2022 Winner

Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2022: Winner Announced

October 2022 Update

The Finalists for Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2022 have now been shortlisted!

We’ve shortlisted the six finalists who will be competing against each other at the World Cheese Awards to win the title of Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2022. Thank you to everyone who applied; competition was fierce this year.

Find out about the Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2022 finalists here