AWARDS

American Cheese Society

Considered one of the world's most influential and prestigious competitions in recognizing the art of artisanal and specialty cheesemaking, the American Cheese Society's annual judging competition takes place in conjunction with the American Cheese Society's Annual Conference.

• 2022 - Flagsheep - Best of Show
• 2022 - Flagship - 2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
• 2022 - Marco Polo Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddars with flavor added, All Milks
• 2022 - Flagship Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
• 2019 - Flagship Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
• 2019 - Flagsheep - 3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
• 2019 - Flagship - 2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
• 2019 - Four-Year Aged Flagship - 3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-47 months, All Milks
• 2019 - Marco Polo Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2018 - Flagship Reserve - 2nd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
• 2018 - Flagsheep - 3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
• 2018 - SheepSheep - 3rd Place, Sheep's Milk Cheeses
• 2018 - Fresh Curds - 2nd Place, Fresh Unripened Cheeses
• 2018 - Marco Polo Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2017 - Flagship Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
• 2017 - Flagsheep - 3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
• 2017 - Marco Polo Reserve - 2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2016 - Marco Polo Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2016 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
• 2015 - Smoked Flagship - 1st Place, Smoked Cheddars, All Milks
• 2015 - 4-year Aged Flagship - 1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
• 2015 - Fresh Curds - 2nd Place, Cheese Curds
• 2015 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
• 2014 - Marco Polo Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2014 - Fresh Curds - 1st Place, Cheese Curds
• 2014 - Yule Kase - 2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow's Milk
• 2014 - 4-year Aged Flagship - 3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
• 2014 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
• 2013 - Yule Kase - 2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow's Milk
• 2013 - Flagsheep - 2nd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made from Sheep's Milk or Mixed
• 2013 - Marco Polo Reserve - 2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
• 2012 - Flagsheep - Best of Show
• 2012 - Yule Kase - 2nd Place, Cheddar with Sweet Flavorings, Fruits, Seasoning, Herbs, Spices, Alcohol/Spirits
• 2012 - Marco Polo Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
• 2011 - Marco Polo Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
• 2011 - 4-year Aged Flagship - 2nd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
• 2011 - Flagsheep - 3rd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made with Mixed Milks
• 2011 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
• 2011 - Smoked Flagship - 3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars
• 2010 - 4-year Aged Flagship - 1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25-48 months
• 2010 - Marco Polo Reserve - 2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
• 2010 - Smoked Flagship - 2nd Place, Smoked Cheddars
• 2010 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
• 2010 - Flagsheep - 3rd Place, Original Recipe/Open Category made from sheep's milk or mixed milks
• 2009 - Marco Polo Reserve - 2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
• 2009 - 4-year Aged Flagship - 1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25 - 48 months

• 2009 - Flagship - 2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, All Milks, 12 - 24 months

• 2009 - Smoked Flagship - 3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars

  2008 - Marco Polo - 1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions

  2008 - Smoked Flagship - 3rd Place, Smoked Cheddar

  2007 - Flagship Reserve - 2nd Place, Best in Show

  2007 - Flagship Reserve - 1st Place, Cheddar Aged 12 to 24 Months

  2007 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddar Aged Less Than 12 Months

  2006 - Flagship Reserve - 3rd Place, Cheddar from Cow's Milk Aged Less Than 12 Months

  2005 - Fresh Curds Market Herb - 2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses with Flavors Added

   

SOFI Awards

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The NASFT Annual SOFI Awards competition honor truly outstanding specialty foods, the Best of the Best.

• 2023 - Street Corn - Gold in Fruits and Vegetables
• 2022 - Street Corn - Best New Product in Fruits and Vegetables
• 2020 - "World's Best" Mac & Cheese - Gold Winner
• 2020 - Gluten Free Cheese Curd Lasagna - Best New Product in Entrees, Lunch, Dinner
• 2005 - "World's Best" Mac & Cheese - Finalist

World Cheese Awards

The World Cheese Awards, organized by the UK Cheese Guild, is the premier international cheese event with more cheeses from more countries worldwide than any other competition.

• 2022 - Flagsheep - Silver, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
• 2022 - Flagship Reserve - Bronze, Extra Mature Traditional Cheddar
• 2021 - Marco Polo Reserve - Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
• 2019 - Marco Polo Reserve - Silver, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
• 2019 - Flagship - Bronze, Cheddar made on or before 31/05/18 – sweeter flavour
• 2019 - Flagsheep - Bronze, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
• 2008 - Marco Polo Reserve - Bronze, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
• 2007 - Marco Polo - Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
• 2005 - Flagship - Bronze, Open Class for New Cheeses
• 2005 - Marco Polo - Bronze, New Cheeses with Flavorings

Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington

The annual Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington is multi-city competition conducted by KING 5 that aims to determine who the best is across of variety of categories, not just in Seattle but in all of Western Washington.

• 2016 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2015 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2014 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2013 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2012 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2010 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop
• 2008 - Beecher's - Pike Place Market - Best Cheese Shop

World Champion Cheese Awards

• 2022 - Flagship Reserve - Gold, Natural Rinded Cheddar