Gold Ridge Organic Farms

AWARD WINING Farm-GROWN OLIVE OIL, CITRUS & APPLE PRODUCTS from SONOMA COUNTY

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Awards & Accolades

Each year, we enter our CCOF Certified Organic California olive oils and apple products into some of the world’s most esteemed artisan food competitions. These prestigious organizations are comprised of some of the world’s foremost experts on high quality, thoughtfully sourced, artisan foods. It is our honor to consistently rank in the highest tier amongst the top olive oil producers and specialty food makers in the United States and around the world. The awards garnered from these competitions assure our customers that what they are purchasing is the real thing, 100 percent natural, the way nature intended. 

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Picholine Blend EVOO

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Awards

Good Food Awards

Winner -2024

California Olive Oil Council

Gold - 2025, 2024, 2023

California State Fair - EVOO Competition

Gold -2024

Double Gold Best California Evoo By An Artisan Producer - 2025

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Olive Oil Competition

Double Gold - 2022

Double Gold Best Of Show- 2024

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Minerva Blend EVOO

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Awards

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Arbequina Blend EVOO

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Awards

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Awards

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mandarin-Kumquat Shrub

Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Awards

Good Food Awards

Finalist- 2024

Organic California Balsamic Vinegar

Apple Cider Balsamic Vinegar

Organic California Balsamic Vinegar

Awards

Good Food Awards

Finalist - 2026


Good Food Awards

The Good Food Awards recognizes exceptional food crafters whose practices and products offer superior taste and authenticity, and meet or exceed the organizations stringent environmental and social responsibility standards. This competition presents a meaningful and impactful way to advance the good food movement, celebrating both craftmanship, flavor, and food that brings people together and builds strong, healthy communities. 

New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) - World’s Best Olive Oils

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest. Its annual list of award winners is the definitive guide to the finest extra virgin olive oils of the year, representing the best producers from around the globe. 

Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

The LAIC and Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is one of the world's largest extra virgin olive oil competitions. Comprised of an impressive list of the world’s finest judging professionals, the LAIEVOO Competition has cemented itself as the premier extra virgin olive oil competition for producers from around the world. The foundation of its sterling reputation is the expertise of the judges, representing an array of the finest palates in the world. This rigorous product vetting process has catapulted little-known brands to worldwide fame and solidified the staying power of well-established, legacy brands. 

California Olive Oil Council (COOC) Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

The California State Fair Commercial Olive Oil Competition designates the finest commercially available certified extra virgin olive oils grown, processed, and packaged in California, representing the best of the Golden State for over 170 years. This competition is open to producer-made, extra virgin and flavored olive oils made from 100% California grown, pressed, and packaged olives. Winners are showcased at the California State Fair during the month of July.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Olive Oil Competition

The Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Food Competition is an opportunity for culinary creators and local makers to showcase their artisan goods. Since 1975, the fair has celebrated Sonoma County’s agricultural diversity, with a focus on distinctive, locally produced artisan foods, microbrews, cider, and premium wines. The awards recognize the best Sonoma County chefs, winemakers, and food purveyors that distinguish Sonoma County as a world-class destination for an amazing

Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP)

Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP) is an international contest based in Tokyo, Japan that aims to promote quality extra virgin olive oils of all origins, and is recognized as Japan’s foremost professional EVOO competition. Established in 2013, JOOP has been committed to exposing producers of high quality EVOO to potential commercial partners in Japan, while educating the Japanese consumer on how to choose high quality products