Australian Grand Dairy Awards

Australian Grand Dairy Awards

The Australian Grand Dairy Awards are the ‘premier dairy awards’ within the dairy industry and have been managed and run by Dairy Australia since 1999. The awards acknowledge excellence in Australian products and celebrate the craft of local producers in both domestic and international markets, while providing a platform to promote high quality Australian dairy. 

2024 entry dates and details

• Tuesday 3rd September 2024: Entries close  
• Week ending 13th September 2024: Entry delivery kits sent via email 
• Thursday 10th – Friday 11th October 2024: Delivery of entries

Find out more about this year’s entry and eligibility requirements.

2024 judging dates

Judging will take place at Engie Stadium, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 on the two dates below:

• Tuesday 15th October 2024 (Dairy Products)
• Wednesday 16th October 2024 (Cheese Products)

The awards presentation event will take place on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. For any questions on this year's Australian Grand Dairy Awards, please reach out to coordinator@granddairyawards.com.au.

A new partnership

Since 2023, the Australian Grand Dairy Awards have been delivered in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Societies. Specifically, the Royal Agricultural Societies deliver the annual judging of the awards, while Dairy Australia holds an annual event to announce the winners and manage promotional activity.

The eligible entries continue to include RAS and DIAA gold medallists across dairy and cheese categories, and Chief Judge Russell Smith continues to independently select and lead a judging panel and process to ensure objective, fair, and consistent judging.

This partnership further strengthens the awards by leveraging the skills and expertise of both parties.

Dairy Australia and Royal Agricultural Societies are excited about this partnership and the ongoing celebration of quality Australian dairy, and we look forward to delivering AGDA for the industry into the future.