Tillamook’s Maker's Reserve Extra Sharp 2012 was named overall best cheddar by the NMPF.

CHEVOO Herbes de Provence received gold and Belle Chevre Greek Kiss earned silver.

This year's cohort winners are dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit.

Rick Naczi received the award at the joint meeting of NDB, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association.

The Technology Excellence Awards celebrate innovative solutions from exhibitors in four categories.

The awards go to young professionals who stood out with their leadership potential.

The checkoff became the first US organization in more than a decade to win the International Milk Promotions Trophy.

Cheese and dairy producers from the state known as America’s Dairyland won 84 awards in total.

Prairie Farms won 44 awards overall at this year's dairy product contest.

Schuman Cheese’s Cello Mascarpone secured the title of cheese and butter grand champion.