Cheesy Cow Co. nominated for Ontario Made Retailer Spotlight Award again

Emily Stewart, Echo Correspondent

Could 2025 be another “gouda” year for Cheesy Cow Company at the Ontario Made Awards?

Woodstock’s Cheesy Cow Company, featuring a variety of cheeses and craft food products from Oxford County, Canada, and Europe, has been nominated for the 2025 Ontario Made Award – Retailer Spotlight Award. The shop won the same award in 2024 and was a finalist in 2023.

“As a small business, we are humbled to receive the nomination, especially since this is a province-wide program. It reflects the love and passion our entire team has for supporting local,” said Wes Mazur, head cheesemonger at Cheesy Cow Co.

The Ontario Made Awards, run by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, recognize retailers and manufacturers across Ontario for bringing locally made products to their customers.

“This nomination, and especially bringing home the award last year, is a testament to the hard-working local producers and makers that help fill our shelves, fridges, and freezers at Cheesy Cow Company,” Mazur added.

Anyone looking to support Cheesy Cow Co. in winning the 2025 Retailer Spotlight Award can vote online until Oct. 5, with up to 10 votes per day per person. Each vote also counts as an entry to win a $250 gift card for an Ontario-Made manufacturer of the voter’s choice.

Mazur encourages Oxford County residents not only to vote but also to spread the word and visit the shop to explore the wide variety of Ontario-made and locally made products Cheesy Cow carries.

Regardless of the outcome, Mazur says the nomination itself provides increased recognition across Ontario. “Thank you so much for your support! We are truly ‘grate-ful’ for every single vote!”

For voting and more information about past winners, visit Ontario Made Awards.