Willow Creek Olive Estate
Awards
At Willow Creek Olive Estate, we are meticulous about quality. For this reason, we are very proud that our hard work has been recognised and awarded, both locally and internationally.
We value the South African olive industry’s standards, and because of our commitment to producing great-quality olive oil, we participate in the SA Olive Oil CTC scheme.
The international awards and world rankings we have received from some of the best tasting panels and olive oil judges in the world, attest to our commitment to quality and the passion that drives our team. For us, the best prize of all is sharing that passion with olive oil enthusiasts all around the world.
2024
Director’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- GOLD – London International Quality Olive Oil Competition
- GOLD – Monte Carlo Masters of Olive Oil International Contest 2024
- GOLD – SA Olive 2024
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- GOLD – EVO International Olive Oil Contest in Italy
- SILVER – 19th China International Olive Oil Competition
- SILVER – The Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan
- SILVER – London International Quality Olive Oil Competition
- SILVER – Monte Carlo Masters of Olive Oil International Contest 2024
- SILVER – SA Olive 2024
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- SILVER – SA Olive Awards 2024
2023
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- GOLD – London IOOC
- GOLD – TERRA OLIVO-PRESTIGE
- BRONZE – Masters of Olive Oil International Contest
- GOLD – NY World IOOC
- BRONZE – SA Olive Awards 2023
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- SLIVER – Olive Japan IOOC
- GOLD – Canada OLIVE OIL Awards 2023
- GOLD – Dubai Olive Oil Competition
- SILVER – EVO IOOC
- GOLD – TERRA OLIVO- GRAND PRESTIGE
- GOLD – NY World IOOC
- GOLD – SA Olive Awards 2023
- GRAND PRESTIGE GOLD 93% – Olivinus Awards 2023
Basil Flavoured EVOO
- BRONZE – Masters of Olive Oil International Contest
Jalapeno Flavoured EVOO
- GOLD – Masters of Olive Oil International Contest
Jalapeno Flavoured EVOO
- BRONZE – Masters of Olive Oil International Contest
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- SILVER – SA Olive Awards 2023
2022
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Prestige Gold TerraOlivo IOOC
- Quality Gold London IOOC
- Quality Silver London IOOC
- Quality Bronze London IOOC
- Silver Award China IOOC
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Grand Prestige Gold TerraOlivo IOOC
- Quality Gold London IOOC
- Quality Silver London IOOC
- Quality Bronze London IOOC
- Gold Award EVO IOOC
- Silver Award Olive Japan IOOC
- Quality Gold Canada IOOC
- Gold Medal Dubai IOOC
- Grand Prestige Gold OLIVINUS IOOC
- Gourmet Diploma AVPA 2022
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Quality Gold London IOOC
- Quality Silver London IOOC
- Quality Bronze London IOOC
Willow Creek Olive Estate
- Worker of the Year Award – SA Olive Awards
- EVOO of the Year Award – EVOO World Ranking
2021
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Grand Prestige Gold – TerraOlivo IOOC
- Top 10 – TerraOlivo IOOC
- Top 10 – Absa
- Gold – London IOOC
- Gold – New York IOOC 2021
- Gold – Athena IOOC
- Gold – Dubai
- Gold – SA Olive
- Gold – Aurora
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – Athena IOOC 2021
- Gold – TerraOlivo IOOC
- Gold – London IOOC
- Gold – Dubai
- Silver – SA Olive
- Silver – New York IOOC
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – TerraOlivo IOOC
- Gold – SA Olive
- Silver – New York IOOC
Blood Orange Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Coriander Flavoured Olive Oil
- Silver – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Jalapeño Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Basil Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Truffle Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar
- Double Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Balsamic Glaze
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Greek Style Natural Black Olives
- Silver – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
2020
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
- Silver – London IOOC
- Distinctions Medium fruit catagory – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold Quality – London IOOC
- Double Gold – The Aurora
- Gold – Terra Olivo IOOC, Israel International Taste Challenge 2020
- Distinctions Medium fruit catagory – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Silver – SA Olive
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Jalapeño Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Basil Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Truffle Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold – The Aurora International Taste Challenge
2019
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Grand Mention – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold -Terra Olivo, Israel Distinction – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
2018
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- 1st Place – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Special Mention – Sol d’Oro, South Africa
- EVOO of the Year – EVOO World Ranking
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- 1st Place – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Special Mention – Sol D‘Oro, South Africa
2017
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gran Prestige Gold – Olivinus, Argentina
- Gran Prestige Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- Gran Mention – Sol d’Oro, Japan
- Silver Medal – Domina IOOC, Italy
- Distinction – L’Orciolo D’Oro, Italy
- Bronze Medal – Los Angeles Int.
- EVOO Competition
- Bronze – SA Olive Awards
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1st Place – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Gold – Domina IOOC, Italy
- Bronze – SA Olive Awards, South Africa
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Silver – SA Olive Awards
2016
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- EVOO of the Year – EVOO World Ranking
- Prestige Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- Prestige Gold – Olivinus, Argentina
- Gold Medal – Domina IOOC, Italy
- Winner – ABSA Top 5, South Africa
- Gold – SA Olive Awards
- 2nd Place – L’Orciolo D’Oro, Italy
- Special Mention – Sol d’Oro, Australia
- Silver Medal – Los Angeles
- International EVOO Competition
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- EVOO of the Year – EVOO World Ranking
- Gran Prestige Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- Gran Prestige Gold – Olivinus, Argentina
- Gran Menzione – L’Orciolo D’Oro, Italy
- Silver – SA Olive Awards
- Bronze Medal – Los Angeles International EVOO Competition
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Silver – SA Olive Awards
2015
Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- #50 EVOO of the Year – Extra Virgin Olive Oil World Ranking
- Gran Prestige Gold – Olivinus, Argentina
- Gran Prestige Gold – Terra Olivo, Israel
- Gold – New York International Olive Oil Competition
- Gold – SA Olive Awards, South Africa
- Special Mention – Sol D’Oro Southern Hemisphere, South Africa
- Gran Menzione – L’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Bronze – Los Angeles International EVOO Competition
Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gran Prestige Gold – Olivinus, Argentina
- Gran Menzione – ’Orciolo d’Oro, Italy
- Silver – SA Olive Awards, South Africa
Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Silver – SA Olive Awards
For 2024, we have already received several accolades. ‘Proud’ is an understatement.
We take great pride in our exceptional craftsmanship and the breathtaking products created that meet international standards.
Olivinus Awards 2023 (International Olive Oil Competition)
Grand Prestige Gold 93%: Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
New York IOOC 2023 (International Olive Oil Competition)
The New York International Olive Oil Competition is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil contests.
We are proud to announce that Willow Creek Olive Estate walked away with three awards in this year’s contest!
- Gold: Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold: Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SA Olive Awards 2023
Gold Award – Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Silver Award – Nuy Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bronze Award – Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
TerraOlivio IOOC 2023
The 2023 TerraOlivo IOOC bestowed Willow Creek Olive Estate’s Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a Grand Prestige Gold award and their Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a Prestige Gold award.
EVOO of the year 2022
Willow Creek Olive Estate has been awarded the prize of EVOO of the Year 2022 by the EVOO World Ranking. Last year, Willow Creek Olive Estate ranked 227th in the World Ranking Extra Virgin Olive Oils Competition. This year, however, Willow Creek Olive Estate placed 121st!
Only extra virgin olive oils that exceed 160 points are awarded the EVOO of the Year prize. The results of this competition are calculated based on a worldwide survey of companies that participate in global EVOO competitions. What an achievement!
TerraOlivo IOOC (International Olive Oil Competition)
Willow Creek Olive Estate participated in the TerraOlivo IOOC International Olive Oil Competition and was awarded a Grand Prestige Gold and Top 10 award for their Director’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a Grand Prestige Gold award for their Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Presitage Gold for the Nuy Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
London IOOC (International Olive Oil Competition)
Willow Creek Olive Estate participated in the London Quality Awards for Extra Virgin Olive Oil and was awarded Gold Awards for their Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The L’Orciolo d’Oro Awards
The L’Orciolo d’Oro Awards are the hosts of the oldest Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition worldwide. The 2021 awards received 5,000 entries and tasted over 14,000 oils. Both the Estate’s Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained distinctions under the medium fruit category.
The Aurora International Taste Challenge 2021
Willow Creek Olive Estate stood its ground as one of the top brands at The Aurora International Taste Challenge 2021. The following awards were awarded:
- Double Gold: Jalapeño Flavoured Olive Oil
- Double Gold: Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar
- Gold: Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold: Blood Orange Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold: Garlic Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold: Basil Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold: Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold: Truffle Flavoured Olive Oil
- Gold: Balsamic Glaze
- Silver: Coriander Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Silver: Black Olives
SA Olive Awards 2021
The SA Olive Awards were created to honour the hard-working olive oil industry in South Africa and to acknowledge the strive for excellence in the local olive oil community. We won the following:
- Gold: Directors’ Reserve Evoo
- Gold: Nuy Valley Extra Virgin Olive
- Silver: Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive
- Silver: Faithful To Nature
- Silver: Single Cultivar – Frantoio
- Silver: Single Cultivar – Mission
- Silver: Single Cultivar – Coratina
Dubai IOOC
Both our Willow Creek Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our Willow Creek Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil won gold awards at the prestigious 2021 International Dubai Olive Oil Competition! More than 400 brands from 23 countries took part in the competition.
Flos Olei
We are proud to announce that Willow Creek Olive Estate has been selected for the Guide Flos Olei 2022! Flos Olei offers the first international guide to the best extra virgin olive oils in the world, realised in three languages, namely Italian, English, and Chinese. Willow Creek Olive Estate was selected out of 967 olive oil brands to be part of this esteemed guide.
New York IOOC (International Olive Oil Competition)
The New York International Olive Oil Competition is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil contests. The annual listing of award winners is considered the authoritative guide to the year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
We are proud to announce that Willow Creek Olive Estate walked away with three awards in this year’s contest!
– Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Gold
– Nuy Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Silver
– Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Silver
Athena IOOC (International Olive Oil Competition)
Willow Creek Olive Estate GLITTERS IN GOLD at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition with two more gold awards. We were the only South African olive oil producers to receive this honour! Willow Creek Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our Willow Creek Estate Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil won gold awards.
Absa Top 10
Willow Creek Olive Estate proudly snagged a trophy at the 2021 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards! With plenty of accolades already won this year, this momentous achievement only confirms the high standard and premium quality of our brand’s versatile extra virgin olive oil product range. Our Directors’ Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil made it onto the 2021 Absa Top 10 list.
Other accolades
Willow Creek Olive Estate is also proud to announce that it was awarded The Investment Group of The Year South Africa 2021 from a well-known UK-based company.