The International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA) are a world-renowned dairy competition that takes place each year in United Kingdom. This year, it will take place on June 25-26th, in Stafford, England. 

USDEC will cover entry costs for all U.S. cow's milk (including mixed milk cheeses that include cow’s milk) cheeses, but there is a limited number of sponsorship spots.

Please note that RAW milk cheeses of any source (cow, sheep, goat, etc.) are NOT allowed in ICDA 2026. 

Registration is NOW OPEN and closes on May 8th, so we encourage you to register quickly (USDEC reimbursement is on a first-come, first-served basis).

To learn more about USDEC's sponsorship for U.S. Cheese entries, please contact Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org).