| Brand Name | Name of Cheese | Milk Type | Division | Class Description | Ribbon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Farms | Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Best of Show Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Best of Show | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Bella Capra Chevre | Goat | Best of Show Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Best of Show | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Dream Weaver | Goat | Best of California Cheese | Open Category Goat | Best of CA | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Faultline | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Cow Milk | Best of CA | |
| Cypress Grove | Humboldt Fog | Goat | Best of California Cheese | Goat Milk | Best of CA | |
| Joseph Farms | Sharp Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Aged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months) | Best of CA | |
| Joseph Farms | Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Best of CA | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Golden Gate | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Washed Rind – Schloss Type | Best of CA | |
| Shooting Star Creamery | Aries | Sheep | Best of California Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Best of CA | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Creme Fraiche | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Crème Fraiche | Best of CA | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Gina Marie Farmer Cheese | Cow | Best of California Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Cow | Best of CA | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Bella Capra Chevre | Goat | Best of California Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Best of CA | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Cabrillo Reserve | Mixed | Best of California Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Best of CA | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Faultline | Cow | California Originals | Cow Milk | Gold | |
| Cypress Grove | Humboldt Fog | Goat | California Originals | Goat Milk | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Black Truffle Marinated Goat Cheese | Goat | California Originals | Goat Milk | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Thyme & Rosemary Marinated Goat Cheese | Goat | California Originals | Goat Milk | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Jalapeño Chili Marinated Goat Cheese | Goat | California Originals | Goat Milk | Gold | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes Toma | Cow | California Originals | Cow Milk | Gold | |
| Rumiano Cheese California Crafted | Dry Jack | Cow | California Originals | Cow Milk | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Foggy Morning with Garlic and Basil | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Fresh Cultured Cheese with Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Creme Fraiche | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Crème Fraiche | Gold | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Spicy Fromage Blanc | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Fresh Cultured Cheese with Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Joseph Farms | Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Gold | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes Aged Gouda | Cow | Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Gold | |
| Rumiano Organic | Organic Pepper Jack | Cow | Hard Cheese | Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Cabrillo Reserve | Mixed | Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Gold | |
| Joseph Farms | Pepper Jack Cheese | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Gold | |
| Joseph Farms | Sharp Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Aged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months) | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Nicasio Reserve | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Gold | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Boont Corners 2 Month | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Gold | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes TomaRashi | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Gold | |
| Queso Salazar | Oaxaca | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Hispanic Style (State Type) | Gold | |
| Rumiano Organic | Organic Sharp Cheddar | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Aged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months) | Gold | |
| Shooting Star Creamery | Sagittarius | Mixed | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Gold | |
| Shooting Star Creamery | Aries | Sheep | Semi-Hard Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Goat Cheddar | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Gold | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Dream Weaver | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Goat | Gold | |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Pierce Point | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Devil’s Gulch | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Cypress Grove | Fog Lights | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Goat | Gold | |
| Cypress Grove | Truffle Tremor | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Mustard | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Truffle | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Golden Gate | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Washed Rind – Schloss Type | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Ash | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Supreme | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Brie | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Breakfast | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Cow | Gold | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Camembert | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Camembert | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Formagella | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Nicasio Square | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Washed Rind (aged over 60 days) | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | San Geronimo | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Washed Rind – Raclette type (aged over 45 days) | Gold | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Locarno | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Gold | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Velvet Sister | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Camembert | Gold | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes Quinta | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Gold | |
| Queso Salazar | Mozzarella | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Pasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String) | Gold | |
| Shooting Star Creamery | Leo | Sheep | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Sheep, Water Buffalo or Mixed | Gold | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Ragged Point | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Brie | Gold | |
| Cypress Grove | Meyer Lemon and Honey | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Spreadable Goat Cheese | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Dill Fresh Goat Cheese (Chabis) | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Black Truffle Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Cranberry Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Original Fresh Goat Cheese (Chabis) | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Gold | |
| Laura Chenel | Garlic & Chive Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Gina Marie Farmer Cheese | Cow | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Cow | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Gina Marie Cream Cheese | Cow | Soft Cheese | Cream Cheese | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Bella Capra Chevre | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Gold | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Bella Capra Goat Feta | Goat | Soft Cheese | Feta – All Milks | Gold | |
| Spenker Family Farm | Roasted Garlic & Dill Chevre | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Gold | |
| Rumiano Cheese California Crafted | Peppato | Cow | California Originals | Cow Milk | Silver | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Foggy Morning | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Fromage Blanc | Silver | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Creme Kefir | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Kefir | Silver | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Fromage Blanc | Cow | Cultured Cheese | Fromage Blanc | Silver | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Boont Corners Reserve | Mixed | Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Silver | |
| Joseph Farms | Monterey Jack Cheese | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Monterey Jack | Silver | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes TomaProvence | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Silver | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Medium Cheddar (Aged 3-6 Months) | Silver | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Organic Creamy Jack | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Monterey Jack | Silver | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Cabrillo | Mixed | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Silver | |
| Stepladder Creamery | LumberJack | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Monterey Jack | Silver | |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Hop Along | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Washed Rind – Raclette type (aged over 45 days) | Silver | |
| Joseph Farms | Mozzarella Cheese | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Pasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String) | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Creamy Brie | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Brie | Silver | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Triple Crème Brie | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Brie | Silver | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Crème | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Brie | Silver | |
| Marin French Cheese Co. | Petite Jalapeño | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Flavor Added | Silver | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Halleck Creek | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Silver | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Tomino | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Cow | Silver | |
| Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. | Loma Alta | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | White Surface Mold – Open | Silver | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes Original Blue | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Blue Veined Cheese | Silver | |
| Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | Point Reyes Bay Blue | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Blue Veined Cheese | Silver | |
| Rumiano California Crafted | Smoked Mozzarella | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Cow | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Original Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Kalamata Olive Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Orange Blossom Honey Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Thyme & Rosemary Fresh Goat Cheese (Chabis) | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Four Peppercorn Fresh Goat Cheese (Chabis) | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Silver | |
| Laura Chenel | Mango Habanero Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Silver | |
| Stepladder Creamery | Chèvre | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Silver | |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Mt Tam | Cow | California Originals | Cow Milk | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Bollie’s Mollies | Mixed | California Originals | Sheep or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Rumiano California Crafted | Scilian Jack | Cow | Hard Cheese | Flavor Added | Bronze | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Goat Cheddar | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Central Coast Creamery | Double Bubal | Buffalo | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Joseph Farms | Mild Cheddar Cheese | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Cheddar (Aged Over 30 Days) | Bronze | |
| Joseph Farms | Marbled Jack Cheese | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Other – Not Described Above | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Log Lifter | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Shooting Star Creamery | Scorpio | Sheep | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Bella Capra Semi Soft Smoked Goat Cheese | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Open Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Cheddar | Cow | Semi-Hard Cheese | Cheddar (Aged Over 30 Days) | Bronze | |
| Spenker Family Farm | Goat with a Pearl | Goat | Semi-Hard Cheese | Goat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed Milk | Bronze | |
| Cowgirl Creamery | Wagon Wheel | Cow | Semi-Soft Cheese | Washed Rind (aged over 60 days) | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Fratty Corners | Goat | Semi-Soft Cheese | Open Category Goat | Bronze | |
| Laura Chenel | Fig & Grapefruit Fresh Goat Cheese Log | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Laychee | Goat | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Goat | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Chive Laychee | Mixed | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Bronze | |
| Pennyroyal Farm | Fennel-Peppercorn Laychee | Mixed | Soft Cheese | Soft Fresh Cheese – Flavored | Bronze |
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