Categories, Winners & Finalists
Farmer Awards
ā Kerry Dairy Ireland Biodiversity Dairy Farmer of the year
This category celebrates dairy farmers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship, implementing innovative practices to enhance the natural capital on their farms.
Maria Phelan - Laois Organic
Michael & Eileen Kennedy - Keraun Farm, Tipperary
š Bruce Thompson - Camcloon Dairy, Laois
ā Lely Atlantic Tech Innovator Dairy Farmer of the year
This award recognises dairy farmers who have embraced technology changes and demonstrated outstanding innovation and leadership in the adoption of new technology on their farm.
Gareth Lamberton - Donegal
š Robert Devlin - Meade Dairy Farm, Meath
Cathal Fleming -J & C Fleming, Laois
ā Munster Bovine Animal Health Dairy Farmer of the year
Is an initiative to recognise and reward the excellence of Irish dairy farmers who are currently achieving high standards of animal health and care.
Jeremy OāToole -Carlow
John Sheridan - Abbeylands Dairy Farm, Longford
š Patrck Dunne - Meade Dairy Farm, Meath
ā Mullinahone Co-op Young Dairy Farmer of the year
In recognition of dairy farmers under the age of 35 who have shown exceptional dedication to maintaining the health and welfare of their herd through the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions.
Chantelle Tate - Monaghan
š Martin OāReilly - Capalug Dairy Farm, Carlow
Tom Tynan - Kilkenny
ā FRS Co-op Dairy Farm Manager of the year
Gives much deserved credit to dairy farm managers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management and innovation in the daily operations of their farm, driving productivity and profitability.
š Patrick Dunne - Meade Family Farm, Meath
Alan Daly - Cork
Brian Farrell - Farm Manager, Airfield Estate, Dublin
ā Germinal Sustainable Dairy Grassland Manager of the year
This award recognises dairy farmers who show sustainable and innovative grassland management and production. It rewards sustainable practice in grassland management towards environmental, soil and water quality, whilst maintaining production levels.
š Brian OāReilly - Benvult Ltd, Limerick
John Haugh - Kyle Farm, Tipperary
Graham Kellett - 10 Acre Family Farms, Meath
Farm Network Awards
ā Cormac Tagging Dairy Discussion / Support Group of the year
This award celebrates the exceptional contribution of a dairy group in promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing, education, networking and innovation among its members to drive improvements in the dairy industry.
š Dairy Women Ireland
3D Dairy Diploma Discussion Group
West Kerry Dairy Farmers SEC
ā Green Acre Marketing Dairy Social Media Ambassador of the year
This award highlights dairy farmers who have demonstrated exceptional use of social media to promote the dairy industry and engage with the public, sharing their passion for dairy farming and its vital role in society.
Finnian Walsh - Limerick
š Katie Gleeson - Tipperary
John Halton - Meath
Louise Crowley - Limerick
ā Chanelle Pharma Dairy Vet of the year
This award pays tribute to a dairy veterinarian who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to animal health and welfare, providing innovative and effective solutions to the challenges facing the dairy industry.
š Kevin Tomany - Patrick Farrelly & Partners, Meath
Ronan Sweeny - Finbar Kiernan Veterinary, Cavan
Hazel Mullins - Vet space Ireland, Cork
ā Best Dairy Advisor
This award recognises a dairy advisor who has demonstrated exceptional support using research-based information to help dairy farmers to implement best practices on their farms.
William Ryan and Milk Advisory Team -Dairygold
Susan Casey - Lakeland Dairies
Adrian Bourke - Teagasc
š Michael Monaghan - Lakeland Dairies
ā Best Dairy Research Programme/Project
A reward for the best research project/programme based on improving an element of the Irish dairy industry within the parameters of environmental, social and/or economic sustainability.
ISEC Soil Sampling Project - FRS Co-op
š Grassroots Training Programme -Dairygold
Genocells - Munster Bovine
ā Carbery Dairy Innovation Recognition Award
This award honours a new groundbreaking product or service enhancing sustainability and/or workflows on dairy farms or across the dairy supply chain, thus promoting excellence in economic, environmental and/or social aspects of the industry.
ISEC Soil Sampling Project - FRS Co-op
š Eminex - Alltech & Alzchem
Digital Assistant - SmaXtec
Dairy Produce Awards
ā Agri Insider Best Artisan Dairy Cheese 2025
The successful nominees for this honour will be the best of the best in the artisan cheese industry, having demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and creativity in producing high-quality artisanal cheeses.
Oaxaca Cheese - Sabonero Dairy, Galway
š Kylemore Blossom Cheese - Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese, Galway
Knockanore Oakwood Smoked Mature Cheddar - Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese, Waterford
Fior Di Latte Pearls - Sabonero Dairy, Galway
ā Best Artisan Dairy Product 2025 (non-cheese)
This award celebrates the exceptional producers of non-cheese artisanal dairy products who have demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and creativity in producing high-quality dairy products using traditional methods and techniques.
Airfield Jersey Milk Ice Cream - Airfield Estate, Dublin
BĆ³ Bainne Ćr - Michael Cahalane and Sally Kearney, Cork
š URBĆ Milk - 0 Acre Family Farms, Meath
ā IFAC Best Dairy Product Innovation 2025
This award recognizes the exceptional dairy product innovations that add value to milk, such as new and improved processing methods or innovative products, demonstrating excellence in creativity, sustainability and market success.
Stracciatella Cheese - Sabonero Dairy, Galway
š Bakery Butter - Lakeland Dairies
Oaxaca Cheese - Sabonero Dairy, Galway
Processing Awards
ā Farm TV Dairy Marketing Campaign of the year
This award highlights the most creative and effective marketing campaigns in the dairy industry, recognising their outstanding impact and success in promoting dairy products and raising awareness about the industry.
Farming for the Future - Lakeland Dairies
š Iām passing the phone to a woman in dairy - Dairy Women Ireland
Empty Carton Campaign - Lakeland Dairies
ā PTSB Best Dairy Producer / Co-op of the year
Dairy producers and cooperatives that have shown exceptional dedication to quality, sustainability and animal welfare are recognised by this accolade, honouring their vital contributions to the growth and success of the dairy industry.
Dairygold
Kerry Dairy Ireland
š Carbery Group
ā Local Power Best Dairy Sustainability Driver
This category recognises an individual who has demonstrated thought leadership, guidance and support to the industry to maintain and improve farm sustainability practices.
š Colin Donnery, Group CEO, FRS Co-Op
ā Calor Best Dairy Sustainability Initiative of the year
Organisations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability through innovative and effective practices and initiatives, reducing environmental impact, ensuring animal welfare and supporting long-term industry viability, are recognised by this award.
ESG Report 2025 - FRS Co-op
Farming for water - Dairy Industry Ireland, Teagasc, LAWPRO
AgNav - Bord Bia, Teagasc, ICBF
š Dairy Beef Integration Programme - ABP / Bandon Co-op / Certified Irish Angus
HEADLINE Awards
ā Agriland Dairy Leader of the year
This award recognises the exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to the dairy industry, demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to driving growth, sustainability and success in the industry.
š Conor Mulvihill, Director, Dairy Industry Ireland
ā AXA Overall National Dairy Awards Winner
The overall award is open to all winners of the previous categories for who the judges deem worthy as the overall National Dairy Award Winner.
š Katie Gleeson