Your Chance to Judge at the Artisan Cheese Awards 2026!
The Artisan Cheese awards, taking place on Thursday 14th May 2026 at St. Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbrary, is a key part of the Vegetarian Society’s calendar. After the success of the 2025 awards, we are offering two spaces to our members for the opportunity to judge at the awards!
For the chance to judge, all you need is an unwavering enthusiasm for cheese and to be free on Thursday 14th May 2026.
We’re looking for two members to join Becks Wood, our Fundraising and Membership Officer, to cover judging across the vegetarian class. We’ll even cover your travel and accommodation with an overnight hotel stay in Melton Mowbray, if needed!
Viv, one of our member representative last year, said: “As a cheese-aholic, this was the kind of once in a lifetime privilege that money couldn’t buy. Everyone was so friendly and despite being with real cheese experts, they were generous with their explanations and took my opinion seriously.”
If you’d be interested in taking part and representing the Vegetarian Society at the 2026 Artisan Cheese Awards, please fill in the form below by 17th April.
We’ll be in touch if you’re chosen to be a judge!
See terms and conditions below.
I'd like to be a judge!
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic (and delicious) volunteering opportunity, please complete these few questions by 17th April 2026. We’ll be in touch if you’re chosen to be a judge! See terms and conditions below.
Terms and conditions
Terms and Conditions: Be a Judge at the Cheese Awards 2026
To apply, please complete the application form available on the Vegetarian Society website by 17th April 2026. Applicants must answer administrative questions and the following application question: “Why do you want to be a judge at the cheese awards?”
Only one application per person will be accepted.
This opportunity is open exclusively to members of the Vegetarian Society who are UK residents aged 18 or over. Employees of the Vegetarian Society, their immediate families, and anyone directly connected with the administration of this event are not eligible to apply.
Two members will be randomly selected from a draw. The decision of the Vegetarian Society is final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection.
Selected members will be notified via email by 20th April 2026. If a selected individual does not respond within 14 days of the first notification email, the Vegetarian Society reserves the right to reselect another candidate.
Event Requirements
Judges must be available to attend the judging day on Thursday 14th May 2026, held at St. Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Judges are required to arrive the night before (13th May 2026) or early on the day of the event, ensuring they are present at the required time. Reasonable travel and one night’s accommodation in Melton Mowbray will be covered by the Vegetarian Society.
Judges are expected to represent the Vegetarian Society professionally. Judging involves tasting cheese, so applicants must disclose any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
By applying:
· You consent to the Vegetarian Society using your name, image, and quotes for post-event publicity, including articles, blogs, and promotional materials on the Vegetarian Society’s website and social media platforms.
· You are agreeing for us to send you emails about the Vegetarian Society’s work, as well as how you can get involved and support us through fundraising and campaigning. We will never share your details with anyone else without your express permission, and you can unsubscribe from these emails at any time. See the full Privacy Policy (www.vegsoc.org/privacy-policy) with information about how we store and use your personal data.
The Vegetarian Society reserves the right to withdraw this opportunity or make changes to the event details at any time.
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