Africa Dairy Industry Awards
Celebrating excellence, leadership, innovations and sustainability in Africa's dairy industry
THE PAN-AFRICAN BRING TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN
The Africa Dairy Industry Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across the continent’s fast-evolving dairy sector.
Held alongside the Africa Dairy Innovations Summit, the Awards recognise outstanding organisations, projects, and individuals who are shaping the future of dairy in Africa.
From farm to fork, the Awards shine a spotlight on achievements across milk production, processing, technology, sustainability, animal health, value addition, packaging, logistics, and market development.
They honour those who are driving productivity, quality, inclusivity, and resilience within Africa’s dairy value chain—while responding to changing consumer needs and global industry trends.
Bringing together dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives, input suppliers, technology providers, researchers, policymakers, investors, and development partners, the Awards provide a high-profile platform to acknowledge best practices and share success stories from across the continent.
Presented during the Africa Dairy Innovations Summit, the Awards form part of a broader industry gathering focused on new technologies, product innovation, sustainability, food safety, and growth opportunities for Africa’s dairy industry.
Winners gain regional recognition, enhanced credibility, and visibility among key industry stakeholders and decision-makers.
The Africa Dairy Industry Awards are not just a celebration of success—they are a call to inspire continuous innovation, collaboration, and excellence in building a competitive and sustainable dairy industry for Africa’s future.
THE CATEGORIES
DAIRY INDUSTRY PERSONS OF THE YEAR
- Long Service Dairy Person of the Year
- Chief Executive Officer of the Year
- Youth Dairy Champion / Entrepreneur of the Year
- Woman Dairy Champion / Entrepreneur of the Year
DAIRY PRODUCT INNOVATIONS OF THE YEAR
- Fermented Dairy Product of the Year
- Liquid Milk Product of the Year (long life, condensed and evaporated milk, dairy-juice blend, high-protein milk)
- Cheese Product of the Year
- Frozen Dairy Desserts & Ice Cream Product of the Year
DAIRY PROCESSOR OF THE YEAR
- Large Dairy Processor of the Year
- Medium Dairy Processor of the Year
- Small Dairy Processor of the Year
* With a focus on Dairy Development; New Products Innovation; Investments in Infrastructure; Sustainability Leadership; and Development of New Markets for Dairy Products
CO-OPERATIVE OF THE YEAR
- Large Dairy Cooperative of the Year
- Medium Dairy Cooperative of the Year
- Small Dairy Cooperative of the Year
* With a focus on Dairy Development; Recent Investments in Infrastructure; Industry Leadership & Impact; Sustainability & People Leadership; and Governance & Integrity
DAIRY INDUSTRY INVESTMENT OF THE YEAR
- Dairy Industry Investment of the Year – Large Enterprise
- Dairy Industry Investment of the Year – Medium Enterprise
- Dairy Industry Investment of the Year – Small Enterprise
COMMERCIAL DAIRY FARM OF THE YEAR
- Commercial Dairy Farm of the Year – Large Enterprise
- Commercial Dairy Farm of the Year – Medium Enterprise
- Commercial Dairy Farm of the Year – Small Enterprise