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    Home » Dairy Foods' Plant of the Year Nomination Form

    Dairy Foods' Plant of the Year Nomination Form

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    Call for Entries

    2026 Dairy Plant of the Year

    Recognizing North America’s most innovative, efficient, and high-performing dairy processing facilities.

    Entry Deadline July 31, 2026
    Start Your Submission

    Who Can Enter?

    Any North American processing facility producing dairy-based foods and/or beverages is eligible to enter.

    Qualifying Period

    Facilities should demonstrate outstanding accomplishments achieved between:

    June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

    How Entries Are Judged

    Dairy Foods’ editors will evaluate each plant based on the breadth, impact, and quality of accomplishments in one or more eligible areas.

    Eligible Accomplishment Categories

    Plant expansion or retrofit New construction Sustainability Food safety Employee safety Employee training programs Plant efficiencies Coronavirus-related efforts New technology Automation ERP systems Other accomplishments

    Ready to Showcase Your Plant?

    Complete the entry form below and submit your facility for consideration.

    Companies may nominate their own plant(s), or the plant(s) may be nominated by one of their suppliers or service providers. By entering, the plant and company agree to the plant’s being profiled in Dairy Foods’ August 2026 issue and to participate in any necessary follow-up interviews/plant visits. If a supplier or service provider nominates a plant, it MUST ensure the plant agrees to this participation.

    Questions? Contact Brian Berk, Editor-in-Chief, at berkb@bnpmedia.com or 516-402-1369.

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