Kerry Dairy Ireland’s Maeve Cusack has been awarded the 2025 dairy technology student of the year award.
The accolade recognises exceptional student contributions to the dairy industry and is jointly sponsored by the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA).
Cusack, who recently completed her MSc in dairy process technology at University College Cork (UCC), was honoured for her research project titled Protein standardisation of milk powder-based systems using milk ultrafiltration permeate.
Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO Pat Murphy said her project reflects the innovation and scientific excellence that drives the business forward.
“We are incredibly proud of Maeve and delighted to see her work recognised at an international level,” he said.
“This award is a testament to the value of our partnership with UCC and our shared commitment to developing the next generation of dairy professionals.”
Award
She received her award at the SDT annual dinner at Staffordshire County Showground on the eve of the International Cheese and Dairy Expo and was joined her project mentor Ger Behan.
Maeve Cusack receiving her award at the SDT annual dinner 2025 with SDT president Mike Pinches and Ben Fogle.
SDT executive director Marian Pusey said: “Maeve’s study was technically proficient, logically structured and demonstrated a strong return on investment. We’re delighted to see this year’s award go to such a deserving candidate from UCC and Kerry Dairy Ireland.”
UCC academic programme director of the MSc in dairy process technology Dr Seamus O’Mahony added: “Ireland needs to develop a leadership position in dairy production and processing sustainability and Maeve’s work is a great example of how high-quality graduates can help the sector thrive.”
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Kerry Dairy Ireland’s Maeve Cusack has been awarded the 2025 dairy technology student of the year award.
The accolade recognises exceptional student contributions to the dairy industry and is jointly sponsored by the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA).
Cusack, who recently completed her MSc in dairy process technology at University College Cork (UCC), was honoured for her research project titled Protein standardisation of milk powder-based systems using milk ultrafiltration permeate.
Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO Pat Murphy said her project reflects the innovation and scientific excellence that drives the business forward.
“We are incredibly proud of Maeve and delighted to see her work recognised at an international level,” he said.
“This award is a testament to the value of our partnership with UCC and our shared commitment to developing the next generation of dairy professionals.”
Award
She received her award at the SDT annual dinner at Staffordshire County Showground on the eve of the International Cheese and Dairy Expo and was joined her project mentor Ger Behan.
Maeve Cusack receiving her award at the SDT annual dinner 2025 with SDT president Mike Pinches and Ben Fogle.
SDT executive director Marian Pusey said: “Maeve’s study was technically proficient, logically structured and demonstrated a strong return on investment. We’re delighted to see this year’s award go to such a deserving candidate from UCC and Kerry Dairy Ireland.”
UCC academic programme director of the MSc in dairy process technology Dr Seamus O’Mahony added: “Ireland needs to develop a leadership position in dairy production and processing sustainability and Maeve’s work is a great example of how high-quality graduates can help the sector thrive.”
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